In this article, we will formulate a Tigers vs Blue Jays prediction for this MLB game on Sunday, July 27th at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Detroit Tigers Betting Preview
The Detroit Tigers are 60-46 this season after they lost the first three games in this series by scores of 4-11, 2-6, and 1-6. In their game three loss, Detroit failed to score in the first eight innings, but they scored once in the ninth to avoid the shutout. The Tigers recorded just two hits in the game and they committed one error, while they were led by Greene, who had the lone RBI in the loss. Detroit started Skubal, who allowed five hits and zero earned runs over 6.0 innings, while Vest picked up the loss.
Prior to this series, the Tigers lost all three games against the Pirates and two out of three against the Rangers. Detroit has lost 12 of its last 13 games, and its lead in the AL Central is shrinking quickly. The Detroit pitching staff has a 3.82 ERA with a 1.24 WHIP and a .242 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 498 runs with a .246 batting average and a .317 on-base percentage this season. Riley Greene has led Detroit with 25 home runs and 80 RBIs, while Spencer Torkelson has added 23 home runs and 61 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Detroit is Jack Flaherty, who is 5-10 with a 4.77 ERA and a 1.29 WHIP over 103.2 innings pitched this season.
Toronto Blue Jays Betting Preview
The Toronto Blue Jays are 63-42 this year after they won game three by a score of 6-1 on Saturday. Toronto was able to battle against Skubal and eventually got to the shaky Detroit bullpen for the win. The Blue Jays recorded 12 hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Lukes and Bichette, who both had two RBIs in the win. Toronto started Gausman, who allowed one hit and zero earned runs over 6.0 innings, while Fisher picked up the win in relief.
Prior to this series, the Blue Jays won two out of three against the Yankees and all three against the Giants. Toronto has won eight of its last nine games, and they are currently first in the AL East standings. The Toronto pitching staff has a 4.04 ERA with a 1.23 WHIP and a .236 opponent batting average, while their offense has scored 497 runs with a .263 batting average and a .334 on-base percentage this season. George Springer has led Toronto with 18 home runs and 56 RBIs, while Bo Bichette has added 13 home runs and 63 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Toronto is Max Scherzer, who is 1-0 with a 5.14 ERA and a 1.25 WHIP over 28.0 innings pitched this year.
Why the Tigers will beat the Blue Jays
- The Tigers have won each of their last five day games against AL East opponents following a home loss.
- The Blue Jays have lost six of their last seven day games against AL Central opponents following a win.
- The Tigers have covered the run line in each of their last nine Sunday day games against AL East opponents.
- The Blue Jays have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight day games against the Tigers following a win.
- The Tigers have led after 5 innings in each of their last four day games against the Blue Jays at Comerica Park.
- The Tigers have led after 3 innings in each of their last four day games against the Blue Jays at Comerica Park.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Blue Jays’ last four day games against AL Central opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Each of the Tigers’ last four day games against American League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in eight of the Blue Jays’ last nine road games.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in 13 of the Tigers’ last 15 day games against AL East opponents.
Detroit Tigers Player Prop Facts
- Riley Greene has hit at least one home run in each of his last five appearances in day games.
- Jack Flaherty has recorded six or more strikeouts in each of his last nine home appearances against opponents that held a winning record.
- Parker Meadows has recorded a hit in each of his last seven appearances against AL East opponents.
- Jack Flaherty has recorded a win in four of his five previous appearances against the Blue Jays.
Toronto Blue Jays Player Prop Facts
- George Springer has hit a home run in five of his last nine road appearances against AL opponents that held a winning record.
- Max Scherzer has recorded six or more strikeouts in 34 of his last 39 appearances in day games against teams that held a winning record.
- George Springer has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 17 road appearances against AL opponents that held a winning record.
- Max Scherzer has recorded a win in five of his last six appearances at Comerica Park.
- Daulton Varsho has recorded a Double in four of his last five appearances in day games.
Tigers vs Blue Jays Prediction
Detroit limps into this matchup after another tough loss on Saturday, and they are desperately trying to find some answers. The Tigers are 32-21 at home this year, while the Blue Jays are 26-25 on the road. Toronto is on the opposite end of Detroit, as they are absolutely rolling right now. The Jays are starting Scherzer, who has allowed seven earned runs and 10 hits over his last 11.0 innings. Detroit is going with Flaherty, who has allowed three earned runs in three of his last five starts. I am hesitant to back the Tigers, but if they have any pride at all, they will pick up a win against their former pitcher. Take Detroit here.