LA Angels (54-74) vs. Detroit Tigers (62-66)
August 27, 2024 6:40 pm EDT
The Line: Detroit Tigers -154 / LA Angels +129; Over/Under: +9.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Detroit Tigers vs LA Angels Prediction for this MLB game on Tuesday, August 27th, at Comerica Park.
Tigers Coming off Monday Win
The Tigers faced off against the Chicago White Sox on Monday, and they were able to secure a 6-3 victory. Spencer Torkleson had a strong game, hitting a home run and driving in three RBIs. The Tigers are averaging 4.24 runs, while their pitching is giving up 4.17 runs per game.
The offense is ranked 18th in the league while the pitching is ranked 11th, Riley Greene has hit 18 home runs and driven in 55 RBIs so far this season. Getting the start for the Tigers will be Brant Hurter who sits with a 1-1 record and an ERA of 3.57. In his last start against the Chicago Cubs, he went 3.2 innings giving up three hits and two runs.
Angels Coming Off Another Loss
The Angels in the last game faced off against the Toronto Blue Jays, and they were defeated 8-2. The Angels finished the game with only three hits. Brandon Drury hit a home run, but it wasn’t enough. The Angels are averaging 3.93 runs, while their defense is giving up 4.87 runs per game.
The offense is ranked 27th in the league, while the defense is ranked 27th. Zach Neto has hit 19 home runs and driven in 64 RBIs so far this season. Getting the start for the Angels will be Johnny Cueto who sits with an 0-1 record and an ERA of 4.96. In his only start of the season against the Kansas City Royals, he went 6.1 innings, giving up eight hits and three runs.
Detroit Tigers vs LA Angels Prediction
This is a perfect spot to take the Tigers. Cueto gave up eight hits in his last start, and he was lucky to give up only three runs. Hurter wasn’t great in his last start, but he has a lower ERA of 3.57, and he’s going to bounce back here. The Angels’ offense is going to have no answer, and it’s going to be the Tigers that are going to get the job done. Back the Tigers on the money line to cash.
