In this article, we will formulate a Tigers vs Rangers prediction for this MLB showdown on Tuesday, April 16th at Comerica Park. We will take a look at:
-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 Tigers and Rangers.
Rangers Win Pitchers Duel
It wasn’t the prettiest game on Monday, but the Rangers didn’t give up any runs and that led to the victory. They only gave up five hits total. The Rangers are averaging 5.38 runs, while their pitching is giving up 4.5 runs per game. The offense is ranked 9th in the league, while the pitching is ranked 13th. The Rangers are going to need the offense to get out to another fast start here to really put the pressure on. The Rangers will meet the Braves after this series.
Tigers Need to Get the Offense Going
The Tigers are going to need to get the offense going after the offense couldn’t find any success on Monday. The Tigers are averaging 3.73 runs, while their pitching is giving up 3.87 runs per game. The offense is ranked 24th in the league, while the pitching is ranked 4th. Mark Canha has hit three home runs and driven in eight RBIs. Getting the start for the Tigers will be Casey Mize who sits with a 0-0 record and an REA of 4.82. In his last start against the Pittsburgh Pirates, he went 5.0 innings giving up five hits and two runs.
Detroit Tigers Team Facts
- The Tigers have lost 17 of their last 18 Tuesday games against AL West opponents that held a winning record.
- The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last nine day games against American League opponents.
- The Tigers have won the first inning in each of their last three games as underdogs.
- The Tigers have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last six games against AL West opponents that held a winning record.
- The Tigers have trailed after 7 innings in each of their last six games at Comerica Park against AL West opponents that held a winning record.
Texas Rangers Team Facts
- The Rangers have won each of their last 12 road games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Rangers have covered the run line each of their last 14 road games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Rangers have led after 3 innings in each of their last three day games against AL Central opponents.
- The Rangers have led after 7 innings in each of their last 12 road games against opponents that held a winning record.
- The Rangers have led after 5 innings in each of their last nine road games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
Rangers vs Tigers Prediction
The ERA might not look great for Mize, but overall he has been good, and he’s going to have another defense start here. The Rangers’ offense has been good, but they are going to really struggle to get the offense going here. That is going to be the difference here, as the Tigers are going to get the job done here with ease. Back the Tigers on the money line to pull out the victory.