In this article we will formulate a Tigers vs Marlins prediction for this MLB game on Saturday, April 11th 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 5-9 this season after they won game one in this series by a score of 2-0 on Friday night. Detroit scored once in the second inning and once in the fifth inning, which was enough to get the shutout win. The Tigers recorded eight hits in the game and they were led by Torkelson and Baez, who both had one RBI. Montero allowed two hits and zero earned runs over 6.0 innings for the win, while Jansen picked up the save. Prior to this series, Detroit lost all four against the Twins, but did win two out of three against the Cardinals before that.
This season, Detroit has a 3.99 ERA with a 1.36 WHIP and a .234 opponent batting average, while they have scored 56 runs with a .235 batting average and a .321 on base percentage. Dillon Dingler has led the Tigers with two home runs and eight RBIs, while Kerry Carpenter has added two home runs and seven RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Detroit is Casey Mize, who is 0-1 with a 5.23 ERA and a 1.55 WHIP over 10.1 innings pitched this season.
Miami Marlins Betting Preview
The Miami Marlins are 8-6 this year after they dropped game one by a score of 2-0 on Friday. Miami had a ton of trouble getting guys on base and they wasted a great pitching performance in the shutout loss. The Marlins recorded two hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Norby and Edwards, who both had one hit. Paddack allowed seven hits and two earned runs over 6.0 innings for the loss, while Bachar finished the last two innings. Prior to this series, Miami split four games with the Reds and lost two out of three against the Yankees.
This season, Miami has a 3.48 ERA with a 1.17 WHIP and a .200 opponent batting average, while they have scored 67 runs with a .257 batting average and a .335 on base percentage. Liam Hicks has led the Marlins with three home runs and 13 RBIs, while Owen Caissie has added two home runs and 12 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Miami is Janson Junk, who is 0-1 with a 3.09 ERA and a 1.20 WHIP over 11.2 innings pitched this year.
Why the Detroit Tigers will win
- The home team has won 11 of the Tigers’ last 12 games.
- The Marlins have lost five of their last six road games.
- The home team has covered the run line in each of the Tigers’ last five games.
- The Marlins have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last 10 road games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Tigers have led after 5 innings in each of their last four games against National League opponents that held a winning record.
- The Marlins have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last four road games against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.
Why the Miami Marlins will win
- The Tigers have lost eight of their last nine games as favorites following a win.
- The Marlins have won eight of their last nine games as road underdogs against AL Central opponents following a loss.
- The Marlins have covered the run line in each of their last nine games as road underdogs against AL Central opponents following a loss.
- The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six home games against NL East opponents following a win.
- The Tigers have trailed after 3 innings in three of their last four games against NL East opponents.
- The Tigers have trailed after 5 innings in five of their last six games.
- The Marlins have won the first inning in three of their last four day games against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.
Total Runs Facts
- Six of the Marlins’ last seven games against American League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Four of the last five games between the Marlins and Tigers at Comerica Park have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Marlins’ last five day games.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in six of the Tigers’ last seven home games.
Detroit Tigers Player Prop Facts
- Javier Baez has hit a home run in each of his last two home appearances after playing the previous day.
- Casey Mize has recorded six or more strikeouts in four of his last five appearances against opponents that held a winning record.
- Matt Vierling has recorded at least one hit in each of his last nine appearances in day games against NL teams that held a winning record.
Miami Marlins Player Prop Facts
- Xavier Edwards has recorded at least one hit in each of the Marlins’ last 16 games against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.
- Kyle Stowers has hit at least one home run in four of his last eight appearances against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.
Tigers vs Marlins Prediction
Detroit was able to snap their losing streak with a win in game one on Friday night, but they have scored two runs or fewer in three of their last four games. The Tigers are 3-1 at home this year, while the Marlins are 1-3 on the road. Miami has lost three of their last five games, but they have allowed two runs or fewer in three of their last five. I think the pitching matchup is pretty even in this one, with neither starter being elite, but I do think Miami bounces back at the plate. Take the over here.