Boston Red Sox (70-64) vs. Detroit Tigers (68-68)
September 1, 2024 1:40 pm EDT
The Line: Detroit Tigers -101 / Boston Red Sox -116; Over/Under: +9.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Detroit Tigers vs Boston Red Sox Prediction for this MLB game on Sunday, September 1st, at Comerica Park.
Red Sox Offense Has to be Better
The Red Sox offense to be better after they really struggled on Saturday. The offense only managed one run and that led to the defeat. Nick Pivetta had a solid start, giving up only two runs, and they are going to need much of the same here. The Red Sox are averaging 4.83 runs, while their pitching is giving up 4.75 runs per game. The offense is ranked 9th in the league, while the pitching is ranked 26th. Getting the start for the Red Sox in this game will be Cooper Criswell, who sits with a 5-4 record and an ERA of 4.34. In his last start against the Toronto Blue Jays, he went 3.1 innings, giving up five hits and one run.
Why the Red Sox Will Beat the Tigers
- The Tigers have lost nine of their last 10 games against the Red Sox following a win.
- The Red Sox have won each of their last four games at Comerica Park following a loss.
- The Red Sox have covered the run line in each of their last seven road games against the Tigers.
- The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in nine of their last 10 games against the Red Sox following a win.
Tigers Leaned on Pitching
The Tigers leaned on pitching on Saturday and that was enough for the 2-1 victory. Tarik Skubal went eight innings, giving up four hits and one run. The Tigers are averaging 4.21 runs, while their pitching is giving up 4.12 runs per game. The offense is ranked 21st in the league, while the pitching is ranked 9th. Riley Greene has hit 19 home runs and driven in 56 RBis so far this season.
Detroit Tigers vs Boston Red Sox Prediction
Even though the Tigers won on Saturday, the offense wasn’t good, and it’s going to be much of the same here. The Tigers’ offense is ranked 21st in the league, and they will struggle to get anything going against Cooper Criswell. In his last start, he gave up only one run, and he’s going to dominate here. The Tigers’ offense will have no answer, and the Red Sox are going to come out on top. Back the visitors.
