In this article we will formulate a Tigers vs Rangers prediction for this MLB game on Saturday, May 2nd 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 16-17 this season after they lost game one by a score of 5-4 on Friday night. Detroit erased a 4-0 deficit in the middle innings, but they allowed a run in the eighth for the loss. The Tigers recorded seven hits in the game and they were led by Perez, who went 1-4 with two RBIs. Flaherty allowed five hits and four earned runs over 3.2 innings, while Smith picked up the loss in relief. Prior to this series, Detroit lost two out of three against the Braves and two out of three against the Reds.
This season, Detroit has a 3.99 ERA with a 1.33 WHIP and a .241 opponent batting average, while they have scored 146 runs with a .249 batting average and a .332 on base percentage. Dillon Dingler has led the Tigers with five home runs and 20 RBIs, while Riley Greene has added four home runs and 19 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Detroit is Keider Montero, who is 1-2 with a 4.00 ERA and a 1.00 WHIP over 27.0 innings pitched this season.
Texas Rangers Betting Preview
The Texas Rangers are 16-16 this year after they won game one by a score of 5-4 last night. Texas scored four runs in the first three innings, but they needed a run in the eighth to escape with the win. The Rangers recorded nine hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Jung, who went 2-5 with two RBIs. Gore allowed four hits and three earned runs over 3.2 innings, while Alexander got the win and Latz picked up the save. Prior to this series, Texas lost two out of three against the Yankees and two out of three against the Athletics.
This season, Texas has a 3.48 ERA with a 1.21 WHIP and a .228 opponent batting average, while they have scored 125 runs with a .237 batting average and a .316 on base percentage. Jake Burger has led the Rangers with five home runs and 19 RBIs, while Corey Seager has added six home runs and 17 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Texas is Kumar Rocker, who is 1-2 with a 3.38 ERA and a 1.31 WHIP over 26.2 innings pitched this year.
Why the Detroit Tigers will win
- The Rangers have lost each of their last 15 Saturday night games as underdogs against American League opponents.
- The Tigers have won eight of their last 10 home games.
- The Rangers have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.
- The home team has covered the run line in each of the last four games between the Rangers and Tigers.
- The Rangers have lost the first inning in five of their last six games as road underdogs.
- The Rangers have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last six games against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.
- The Rangers have trailed after 5 innings in five of their last six games as underdogs.
Why the Texas Rangers will win
- The Tigers have lost each of their last five games as favorites against AL West opponents.
- The Rangers have won four of their last five games as road underdogs against the Tigers.
- The Rangers have covered the run line in each of their last seven games as underdogs against the Tigers.
- The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in 13 of their last 14 games as favorites against American League opponents.
- The Tigers have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last four games against AL West opponents.
- The Tigers have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last three games as favorites against AL West opponents.
- The Tigers have lost the first inning in three of their last four night games.
Total Runs Facts
- Eleven of the Tigers’ last 12 home games against AL West opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Each of the Rangers’ last five games after playing the previous day have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Rangers’ last seven games against AL Central opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in eight of the Tigers’ last nine home games against American League opponents.
Detroit Tigers Player Prop Facts
- Spencer Torkelson has hit a home run in five of the Tigers’ last six games as favorites.
- Riley Greene has recorded at least one hit in each of the Tigers’ last seven games as favorites.
- Kevin McGonigle ranks T9th in the league in Hits (38) this season.
Texas Rangers Player Prop Facts
- Corey Seager has hit a home run in three of the Rangers’ last five games at Comerica Park against opponents that held a losing record.
- Josh Jung has recorded at least one hit in each of the Rangers’ last 10 games.
- Brandon Nimmo ranks T9th in the league in Hits (38) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Tigers rank T2nd in the league for doubles this season (63).
- The Tigers rank 29th in the league for steals this season (10).
- The Rangers rank 28th in the league for RBIs this season (119).
- The Rangers rank 3rd in the league for runs allowed this season (116).
Tigers vs Rangers Prediction
Detroit comes into this matchup after struggling over their last three series, but they do play their best ball at home. The Tigers are 10-3 at home this year, while the Rangers are 9-8 on the road. Texas has won two in a row and they are starting Rocker, who has allowed two earned runs or fewer in three straight outings. The Tigers are going with Montero, who has allowed 10 earned runs and 17 hits in his last 16.2 innings. Rocker has been very good for Texas recently, but Detroit has been elite at home and I expect them to bounce back. Take the Tigers to win this one.