In this article, we will formulate a Detroit TIgrs vs Miami Marlins Prediction for this MLB Game on Monday, May 13th at Comerica Park.
Marlins Finally Pick Up 11th Win
The Marlins finally picked up another win on Sunday but it was only their 11th of the season. It still wasn’t the prettiest, and it took extra innings, but they were able to secure the 7-6 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. Josh Bell had a huge game hitting a home run and driving in three RBIs. Braxton Garrett started and he went 5.1 innings giving up giving up five hits and five runs. The Marlins are averaging 3.61 runs while their pitching is giving up 5.81 runs per game. The offense is ranked 28th in the league while the pitching is ranked 30th. Sixto Sanchez gets the start for the Marlins and he sits with an 0-1 record and an ERA of 4.30. In his last start against the Oakland Athletics, he went four innings giving up three hits and two runs.
Tigers Look to Bounce Back
The Tigers are looking to bounce back after what happened on Sunday. The Tigers scored three runs while the pitching gave up nine runs and that led to the six run defeat. Spencer Torkelson did hit a home run and drove in two RBIs. The Tigers are averaging 4.07 runs, while their pitching is giving up 3.85 runs per game. The offense is ranked 20th while the pitching is ranked 10th. Mark Canha is having a strong season, and he has hit six home runs and driven in 20 RBIs so far this season. Getting the start for the Tigers will be Matt Manning who sits with an 0-1 record and an ERA of 4.24. In his last start against the St. Louis Cardinals, he went 4.2 innings, giving up seven hits and four runs.
Why the Detroit Tigers will win
- The Marlins have lost each of their last 13 Monday road games.
- The Tigers have won each of their last four games following a home loss.
- The Marlins have failed to cover the run line in each of their last 10 games as road underdogs following a win.
- The Tigers have covered the run line in each of their last six games against NL East opponents following a loss.
- The Marlins have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last six road night games.
- The Marlins have lost the first inning in each of their last three road games.
- The Marlins have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last three road games.
Why the Miami Marlins will win
- The Tigers have lost five of their last six games as favorites against NL East opponents.
- The Marlins have won each of their last three games as underdogs against the Tigers.
- The Marlins have covered the run line in seven of their last eight road games against AL Central opponents.
- The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last five games as home favorites against NL East opponents.
- The Tigers have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last five Monday night games as favorites.
Detroit Tigers vs Miami Marlins Prediction
There is going to be no shortage of scoring in this game. Manning sits with an ERA of 4.24 and in his last start he gave up four runs. Sanchez has had his issues this season, and he sits with an ERA of 4.30. The Tigers’ offense is going to have no issue running up the score here, and that is going to be the difference here, as this game is going to go well over the total. Back the over to cash.