In this article, we will formulate a Rangers vs Tigers prediction for this MLB showdown on Monday, April 15th at Comerica Park. We will take a look at:
-The Texas Rangers recent form and recent player performance
-The Detroit Tigers recent form and recent player performance
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between the Rangers and Tigers.
Tigers Coming off a Comeback Win
The Tigers on Sunday looked to be out of it against the Minnesota Twins, but they used four runs in the 8th inning to pace them to a victory. Mark Canha had a strong game, finishing with a hit and two RBIs. The Tigers are averaging 3.73 runs, while their pitching is giving up 3.86 runs per game. The offense is ranked 24th in the league, while the pitching is ranked 5th. Mark Canha has hit three home runs and driven in eight RBIs. Getting the start for the Tigers will be Reese Olsen, who sits with an 0-1 record and an ERA of 5.40.
Rangers Need Better Pitching
The Rangers faced off against the Houston Astros on Sunday and it wasn’t a good game. The Rangers’ offense scored five runs, but the pitching gave up eight runs and that led to the defeat. Marcus Seiman had a strong game, hitting one home run and driving in four RBIs. The Rangers are averaging 5.38 runs per game while their pitching is giving up 4.5 runs per game. The offense is ranked 10th, while the pitching is ranked 12th.
Detroit Tigers Team Facts
- The Tigers have lost each of their last seven home games against AL West opponents following a win.
- The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last seven games against American League opponents after playing the previous day.
- The Tigers have won the first inning in each of their last three games as underdogs.
- The Tigers have led after 7 innings in four of their last five games as underdogs against American League opponents.
- The Tigers have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last six games as underdogs against AL West opponents.
Texas Rangers Team Facts
- The Rangers have won each of their last 11 road games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Rangers have covered the run line each of their last 13 road games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Rangers have led after 7 innings in each of their last 11 road games against opponents that held a winning record.
- The Rangers have led after 3 innings in each of their last four night games against American League opponents.
- The Rangers have led after 5 innings in each of their last eight road games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
Rangers vs Tigers prediction
The Rangers’ offense was good on Sunday, even though they lost, and it’s going to be good again here. Reese Olsen is on the mound for the Tigers, and he sits with an ERA of 5.40. Look for the Rangers bats to get hot early against him. The Tigers’ offense hasn’t been strong all season, and they are going to really struggle here. The Rangers are going to pick up an easy victory here.