In this article, we will formulate a Tigers vs Giants prediction for this MLB game on Monday, May 26th 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 34-20 this year after they lost three out of four against the Guardians by scores of 0-7, 1-3, 5-7, and 5-0. In their game four win, Detroit scored five runs in the fourth inning, which was more than enough in the shutout win. The Tigers recorded eight hits in the game, and they were led by McKinstry, who went 1-3 with one home run and two RBIs in the win. Detroit started Skubal, who pitched all nine innings and only allowed two hits in the complete-game shutout.
Prior to that series, the Tigers won two out of three against the Cardinals and two out of three against the Blue Jays. Detroit has split its last six games, and they are currently first in the AL Central standings. The Detroit pitching staff has a 3.31 ERA with a 1.16 WHIP and a .225 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 278 runs with a .253 batting average and a .326 on-base percentage this season. Spencer Torkelson has led Detroit with 13 home runs and 40 RBIs, while Riley Greene has added 12 home runs and 34 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Detroit is Keider Montero, who is 1-1 with a 5.28 ERA and a 1.57 WHIP over 30.2 innings pitched this year.
San Francisco Giants Betting Preview
The San Francisco Giants are 31-22 this season after they won two out of three against Washington by scores of 4-0, 0-3, and 3-2. In their game three win, San Francisco scored the first three runs in the game, but didn’t score in the final six innings and barely got the win. The Giants recorded five hits in the game, and they were led by Ramos, Adames, and Huff, who all had one RBI in the win. San Francisco started Ray, who allowed three hits and one earned run over 6.0 innings for the win, while Walker picked up the save.
Prior to that series, the Giants lost two out of three against the Royals, but did sweep the Athletics in three games before that. San Francisco has alternated wins and losses over their last seven games, and they are currently second in the NL West standings. The San Francisco pitching staff has a 3.25 ERA with a 1.21 WHIP, and a .234 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 237 runs with a .232 batting average and a .310 on-base percentage this season. Wilmer Flores has led San Francisco with 10 home runs and 43 RBIs, while Matt Chapman has added nine home runs and 25 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for San Francisco is Hayden Birdsong, who is 2-0 with a 1.91 ERA and a 1.24 WHIP over 28.1 innings pitched this season.
Why the Tigers will beat the Giants
- The Giants have lost seven of their last eight road games following a win.
- The Tigers have won each of their last four day games against National League opponents.
- The Tigers have covered the run line each of their last eight day games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Giants have failed to cover the run line in each of their last seven games against American League opponents following a win.
- The Giants have lost the first inning in each of their last five day games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
- The Giants have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last four day games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
- The Tigers have led after 5 innings in each of their last four day games against National League opponents.
Total Runs Facts
- Seven of the Giants’ last eight games have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Each of the Tigers’ last four day games after playing the previous day have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in 10 of the Giants’ last 11 day games against American League opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in nine of the Tigers’ last 10 day games at Comerica Park.
Detroit Tigers Player Prop Facts
- Matt Vierling has recorded a Double in five of his last six appearances in day games against NL West teams that held a winning record.
- Spencer Torkelson has recorded at least one hit in each of the Tigers’ last eight day games.
- Gleyber Torres has hit a home run in four of his last eight home appearances against NL opponents that held a winning record.
- Gleyber Torres has recorded at least one RBI in each of the Tigers’ last four games against NL West opponents.
- Riley Greene has recorded at least one Single in seven of the Tigers’ last eight home games against NL West opponents.
- Zach McKinstry has scored at least one run in each of his last seven appearances against NL West opponents.
San Francisco Giants Player Prop Facts
- Heliot Ramos has recorded at least one RBI in five of the Giants’ last six day games.
- Heliot Ramos has recorded at least one Single in each of the Giants’ last 11 games against AL opponents.
- Willy Adames has scored a run in each of the Giants’ last five road games against AL opponents that held a winning record.
- Tom Murphy has recorded a Double in four of his last five road appearances against AL Central opponents.
- Jung Hoo Lee has recorded at least one hit in each of the Giants’ last 11 games against AL opponents that held a winning record.
- Heliot Ramos has hit a home run in each of the Giants’ last two road games against AL Central opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Tigers rank 30th in the league for steals this season (20).
- The Tigers rank 4th in the league for runs scored this season (278).
- The Giants rank T2nd in the league for home runs allowed this season (40).
- The Giants rank 4th in the league for ERA this season (3.25).
Tigers vs Giants Prediction
Detroit was able to avoid a four-game sweep against Cleveland with a win on Sunday, but their offense has really struggled over the last four games. The Tigers are 18-8 at home this season, while the Giants are 14-13 on the road. San Francisco has had trouble stringing wins together over the last week, and they are starting Birdsong, who allowed five hits and one unearned run in his last start against KC. Detroit is going with Montero, who has allowed eight earned runs and 13 hits in his last two starts (9.0 IP). I don’t really trust either starting pitcher in this matchup, but we don’t get the Tigers at this price at home very often. Take Detroit here.