Detroit Tigers (80-73) vs. Baltimore Orioles (85-68)
September 20, 2024 7:05 pm EDT
The Line: Baltimore Orioles -204 / Detroit Tigers +170; Over/Under: +7.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Baltimore Orioles vs Detroit Tigers Prediction for this MLB game on Friday, September 20th, at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
Big Game for the Tigers
All of a sudden the Tigers control their destiny for a playoff spot and they have won four games in a row. On Wednesday, the Tigers scored four runs and they ended up winning by two runs. Spencer Torkelson had a huge game, finishing with three walks and a run. Riley Green also hit a home run. The Tigers are averaging 4.24 runs while their pitching is giving up 3.98 runs per game. The offense is ranked 18th in the league while the pitching is ranked 5th. Riley Greene has hit 24 home runs and driven in 71 RBIs. The Tigers will meet the Rays after this series.
Orioles Coming off a Victory
The Orioles faced off against the San Francisco Giants on Thursday and they were able to secure the 5-3 victory. Zach Eflin had a strong start, going six innings giving up six hits and two runs. The Orioles are averaging 4.8 runs, while their pitching is giving up 4.32 runs per game. The offense is ranked 6th in the league while the pitching is ranked 15th. Getting the start for the Orioles will be Corbin Burnes who sits with a 14-8 record and an ERA of 3.06. In his last start against the Detroit Tigers, he went seven innings giving up two hits and zero runs.
Why the Orioles Will Beat the Tigers
- The Tigers have lost each of their last four games at Oriole Park at Camden Yards against AL East opponents that held a winning record.
- The Orioles have won four of their last five home games against AL Central opponents following a home win.
- The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in five of their last six night games against AL East opponents that held a winning record.
- The Orioles have covered the run line in four of their last five home games against AL Central opponents following a home win.
Baltimore Orioles vs Detroit Tigers Prediction
The Orioles are going to find success in this game. Burnes in his last start was dominant, giving up zero runs in seven innings against the Tigers, and he’s going to do much of the same here. The Tigers’ offense has been solid heading into this game, but they are going to really struggle to get any sort of offense going here. The Orioles are going to cruise here to the victory. Back the Orioles -1.5 to cash here.
