The Detroit Tigers and Houston Astros meet Tuesday in MLB action at Daikin Park. Here’s an Astros vs Tigers Prediction. This article will include an Astros vs Tigers Pick.
Detroit Tigers Betting Preview
The Detroit Tigers are 18-11 on the year and play the Angels, Rockies, and Rangers next. The Detroit Tigers are batting .244 on the season, have a .327 OBP, and a .392 slugging percentage. The Detroit Tigers’ pitching staff has a 2.86 ERA and a 1.12 WHIP. Zach McKinstry leads the Detroit Tigers with 27 hits and 13 RBI, while Riley Greene and Spencer Torkelson have combined for 52 hits and 40 RBI.
Reese Olson gets the ball for the Detroit Tigers, and he is 3-1 with a 3.29 ERA and 25 strikeouts this season. This will be Olson’s first career game against the Houston Astros.
Houston Astros Betting Preview
The Houston Astros are 15-13 on the year and play the White Sox, Brewers, and Reds next. The Houston Astros are batting .233 on the season, have a .304 OBP, and a .352 slugging percentage. The Houston Astros pitching staff has a 3.24 ERA and a 1.07 WHIP. Jose Altuve leads the Houston Astros with 31 hits and 12 RBI, while Jeremy Pena and Isaac Paredes have combined for 53 hits and 24 RBI.
Ryan Gusto gets the ball for the Houston Astros, and he is 3-1 with a 2.78 ERA and 23 strikeouts this season. This will be Gusto’s first career game against the Detroit Tigers.
Why the Houston Astros will win
- The Astros have won each of their last seven night games against AL Central opponents that held a winning record.
- The Tigers have lost each of their last five road games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Astros have covered the run line in seven of their last eight games at Daikin Park.
- The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four games as road underdogs after playing the previous day.
- The Tigers have lost the first inning in three of their last four night games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
- The Astros have led after 5 innings in 12 of their last 13 Tuesday night games against AL Central opponents that held a winning record.
- The Tigers have trailed after 3 innings in three of their last four games as road underdogs.
Why the Detroit Tigers will win
- The Tigers have won each of their last seven games as road underdogs against AL West opponents following a loss.
- The Astros have lost seven of their last eight games as favorites following a home win.
- The Tigers have covered the run line in each of their last 11 games as road underdogs against American League opponents following a loss.
- The Astros have failed to cover the run line in each of their last nine Tuesday games as home favorites against American League opponents.
- The Tigers have led after 5 innings in nine of their last 10 games as road underdogs against AL West opponents.
- The Tigers have led after 3 innings in each of their last five games.
Houston Astros Player Prop Facts
- Christian Walker has hit a home run in three of his last four home appearances after playing the previous day.
- Yordan Alvarez has recorded an RBI in each of the Astros’ last four games as home favorites.
- Jeremy Pena has recorded at least one Single in each of the Astros’ last eight home games against AL opponents.
- Yainer Diaz has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 11 appearances against AL Central opponents that held a winning record.
- Brendan Rodgers has scored at least one run in each of his five previous appearances with his team as a home favorite against AL Central opponents.
Detroit Tigers Player Prop Facts
- Zach McKinstry has recorded a Double in each of his last three appearances in night games.
- Riley Greene has hit at least one home run in each of the Tigers’ last three games as underdogs against AL West opponents.
- Riley Greene has recorded at least one RBI in each of the Tigers’ last four games against AL West opponents.
- Zach McKinstry has recorded at least one Single in each of his last six appearances against opponents that held a winning record.
- Parker Meadows has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 13 appearances in night games.
- Parker Meadows has scored a run in each of his last six appearances against AL West opponents that held a winning record.
- Zach McKinstry ranks 6th amongst qualified players for On Base Percentage (.426) this season.
Astros vs Tigers Prediction
You can make a case for either the Tigers or Astros, as they’re both playing decent ball as of late. Olson and Gusto have also been solid this season. Olson has allowed just six runs in his last 22.2 innings, while Gusto has allowed seven runs in his last 20.2 innings. This should be a good one. The problem in this spot, as we’re getting a pick’em price, so I have to give the edge to the Astros at home. Give me some bang for my buck, and I would look in the Tigers’ direction. At this price, I have to side with the Astros.