In this article, we will formulate a Dodgers vs Tigers prediction for this MLB game on Friday, March 28th, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Detroit Tigers Betting Preview
The Detroit Tigers surprised many last year after finishing with an 86-76 record and defeating the Houston Astros 2-0 in the Wild Card round. The Tigers had a 2-1 lead against the Cleveland Guardians in the ALDS but lost the series. Detroit fell short to the Dodgers 5-4 in the opener, and Tarik Skubal took the loss after allowing four earned runs (two homers) over 5.0 innings.
Last year, the Tigers averaged 4.21 runs per game (20th in the MLB) on a .234/.300/.385 slash line. The Tigers’ pitching staff had a 3.96 ERA (5th) and 1.16 WHIP (2nd). Riley Greene was the best offensive player for the Tigers, with a .262 batting average, 24 home runs, and 74 RBI last season.
The projected starting pitcher for the Tigers is Jack Flaherty, who went 13-7 with a 3.26 ERA and a 1.12 WHIP over 162.0 innings pitched in 2024.
Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Preview
The Los Angeles Dodgers dominated last year and deservedly won the World Series, defeating the New York Yankees 4-1 in the big finals. The Dodgers had the best record in the MLB (98-64) and then beat the Padres and Mets to reach the World Series. They are already 3-0 this season after defeating the Cubs twice in Japan and Detroit last night. Teoscar Hernandez led Los Angeles with three RBI; he and Ohtani each scored a homer.
Last season, the Dodgers averaged 5.20 runs per game (2nd in the MLB) on a .258/.335/.446 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, Los Angeles’s staff had a 3.90 ERA (13th) and 1.22 WHIP (8th). Shohei Ohtani led the Dodgers with a .310 batting average, 54 home runs, and 130 RBI last season.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto will take the mound for the Dodgers on Friday. The 26-year-old right-hander had a 7-2 record in 2024 with a 3.00 ERA and 1.11 WHIP over 90.0 innings.
Why the Tigers will cover
- The Tigers have won each of their last eight road games after playing the previous day.
- The Dodgers have lost three of their last four home games against the Tigers, following a home win.
- The Tigers have covered the run line in each of their last eight night games against National League opponents following a loss.
- The Dodgers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four games against the Tigers following a win.
- The Dodgers have trailed after 3 innings in four of their last five home games against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.
- The Tigers have led after 5 innings in three of their last four games against National League opponents.
Total Runs Facts
- Eight of the Dodgers’ last nine games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Four of the Tigers’ last five road games after playing the previous day have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in seven of the Dodgers’ last eight home games against AL Central opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Tigers’ last four night games against National League opponents.
Dodgers vs Tigers Prediction
The Dodgers won six of the previous ten H2H encounters, but the Tigers were better in three of the last five. Interestingly, in the last three losses to the Dodgers, the Tigers stayed close and covered a +1.5 run line, and I am backing them to stay close on Friday and cover again. The Tigers have hit the Run Line in 52 of their last 80 games. Flaherty will be highly motivated to display a strong performance against his former team, and he should have a solid outing.