In this article, we will formulate a Tigers vs Cubs prediction for this MLB game on Saturday, June 7th 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 42-23 this year after they won game one in this series by a score of 3-1 on Friday night. Detroit allowed Chicago to tie the game at one in the sixth inning, but they scored the final two runs in the game for the win. The Tigers recorded eight hits in the game, and they were led by Torres, Jones, and Torkelson, who all had one RBI in the win. Detroit started Skubal, who allowed eight hits and one earned run over 7.2 innings for the win, while Vest picked up the save.
Prior to this series, the Tigers split four games with the White Sox and won two out of three against the Royals. Detroit has won four of its last six games, and they are currently first in the AL Central standings. The Detroit pitching staff has a 3.16 ERA with a 1.17 WHIP and a .229 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 320 runs with a .251 batting average and a .322 on-base percentage this season. Spencer Torkelson has led Detroit with 15 home runs and 43 RBIs, while Riley Greene has added 13 home runs and 42 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Detroit is Keider Montero, who is 2-1 with a 4.02 ERA and a 1.46 WHIP over 40.1 innings pitched this year.
Chicago Cubs Betting Preview
The Chicago Cubs are 39-24 this season after they lost game one in this series on Friday night. Chicago tied the game at one in the sixth inning, and they had plenty of hits in the game, but only managed the one run in the loss. The Cubs recorded nine hits in the game, and they were led by Tucker, who went 2-4 with one RBI in the loss. Chicago started Brown, who allowed seven hits and two earned runs over 7.0 innings for the loss, while Cabrera allowed one earned run in relief.
Prior to this series, the Cubs won two out of three against the Nationals and two out of three against the Reds. Chicago has won four of their last six games, and they are currently first in the NL Central standings. The Chicago pitching staff has a 3.70 ERA with a 1.23 WHIP and a .242 opponent batting average, while their offense has scored 357 runs with a .262 batting average and a .334 on-base percentage this season. Pete Crow-Armstrong has led Chicago with 16 home runs and 53 RBIs, while Seiya Suzuki has added 14 home runs and 53 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Chicago is Jameson Taillon, who is 5-3 with a 3.76 ERA and a 1.01 WHIP over 69.1 innings pitched this season.
Why the Cubs will beat the Tigers
- The Cubs have won each of their last 15 games following a road loss.
- The Tigers have lost each of their last six games against the Cubs following a win.
- The Cubs have covered the run line in each of their last eight games following a road loss.
- The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four day games against the Cubs following a win.
- The Cubs have led after 5 innings in each of their last four day games against the Tigers.
- The Cubs have led after 3 innings in eight of their last nine day games against AL Central opponents.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Tigers’ last nine day games after playing the previous day have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Six of the Cubs’ last seven day games against AL Central opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Tigers’ last seven day games.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Cubs’ last five road games against AL Central opponents.
Detroit Tigers Player Prop Facts
- Colt Keith has recorded a Double in each of the Tigers’ last three day games against NL opponents that held a winning record.
- Colt Keith has recorded at least one hit in each of his last nine appearances against opponents that held a winning record.
- Spencer Torkelson has recorded an RBI in each of his last three appearances in day games against NL Central teams that held a winning record.
- Gleyber Torres has recorded at least one Single in each of his last eight appearances against the Cubs.
- Riley Greene has scored at least one run in each of the Tigers’ last four day games against NL Central opponents that held a winning record.
- Spencer Torkelson has hit a home run in each of the Tigers’ last two games against the Cubs.
Chicago Cubs Player Prop Facts
- Jameson Taillon has recorded six or more strikeouts in each of his last four appearances against AL opponents that held a winning record.
- Seiya Suzuki has recorded a Double in five of the Cubs’ last six day games.
- Justin Turner has recorded at least one hit in each of his last nine road appearances against AL opponents.
- Jameson Taillon has recorded a win in six of his last seven appearances in day games.
- Kyle Tucker has recorded at least one RBI in each of his last four road appearances against the Tigers.
- Justin Turner has recorded at least one Single in each of his last nine road appearances against AL opponents.
- Dansby Swanson has scored at least one run in eight of his last nine appearances against the Tigers.
- Kyle Tucker has hit a home run in three of his last four road appearances against the Tigers.
Tigers vs Cubs Prediction
Detroit picked up a huge win in game one of this series on Friday night, and they continue to be the top team in the MLB this year. The Tigers are 22-8 at home this year, while the Cubs are 19-13 on the road. Chicago was held to just one run in game one on Friday, but they are still one of the best offensive teams in the MLB. The Cubs are starting Taillon, who has allowed two earned runs or fewer in three straight outings. The Tigers are going with Montero, who has allowed zero earned runs in his last two outings (9.2 IP). Both of these pitchers have been very strong in recent outings, but I don’t think I trust Montero against this Chicago lineup. Take the Cubs here.