In this article we will formulate a Tigers vs Rockies prediction for this MLB game on Saturday, September 12th 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 68-79 this season after they won game one by a score of 6-2 on Friday night. Detroit trailed 1-0 in the fifth inning, but they scored the next six runs to pull away with the win. The Tigers recorded five hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Greene, who went 3-4 with two RBIs. Valdez allowed six hits and zero earned runs over 6.0 innings for the win, while Jansen got the save. Prior to this series, Detroit won two out of three against the Twins, but lost three out of four against the Guardians before that.
This season, Detroit has a 3.65 ERA with a 1.22 WHIP and a .233 opponent batting average, while they have scored 647 runs with a .237 batting average and a .314 on base percentage. Dillon Dingler has led the Tigers with 27 home runs and 87 RBIs, while Riley Greene has added 19 home runs and 67 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Detroit is TBD.
Colorado Rockies Betting Preview
The Colorado Rockies are 55-92 this year after they lost game one by a score of 2-6 last night. Colorado scored just one run in the first eight innings for the loss. The Rockies recorded 10 hits in the game and they were led by Veen, who went 1-2 with one RBI. Adams allowed two hits and one earned run over 5.0 innings, while Manfredi picked up the loss in relief. Prior to this series, Colorado lost all three against the Yankees and two out of three against the Cardinals.
This season, Colorado has a 5.51 ERA with a 1.52 WHIP and a .287 opponent batting average, while they have scored 688 runs with a .253 batting average and a .322 on base percentage. Hunter Goodman has led the Rockies with 37 home runs and 78 RBIs, while TJ Rumfield has added 15 home runs and 67 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Colorado is Tanner Gordon, who is 1-4 with a 5.40 ERA and a 1.43 WHIP over 93.1 innings pitched this year.
Why the Detroit Tigers will win
- The Rockies have lost each of their last eight road games.
- The Tigers have won eight of their last nine games against the Rockies.
- The Tigers have covered the run line in eight of their last nine games against the Rockies.
- The Rockies have failed to cover the run line in each of their last five games.
- The Rockies have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last seven day games against opponents that held a losing record.
- The Tigers have won the first inning in three of their last four day games.
- The Tigers have led after 3 innings in each of their last four day games.
Why the Colorado Rockies will win
- The Tigers have lost six of their last seven games as favorites following a home win.
- The Rockies have won four of their last six games as underdogs against AL Central opponents following a road loss.
- The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six day games at Comerica Park following a win.
- The Rockies have covered the run line in six of their last seven day games against AL opponents that held a losing record.
- The Tigers have trailed after 3 innings in three of their last four home games against NL opponents that held a losing record.
- The Tigers have trailed after 5 innings in three of their last four home games against NL opponents that held a losing record.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Rockies’ last five day games against AL opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Each of the Tigers’ last four day games against NL opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in each of the Tigers’ last seven home games against NL opponents.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in eight of the Rockies’ last nine day games against AL opponents.
Detroit Tigers Player Prop Facts
- Spencer Torkelson has hit a home run in three of the Tigers’ last five games as home favorites against NL opponents.
- Riley Greene has recorded at least one hit in each of the Tigers’ last 10 games as home favorites against NL opponents.
Colorado Rockies Player Prop Facts
- Jake McCarthy has recorded at least one hit in each of the Rockies’ last nine games against AL opponents.
- Hunter Goodman has hit a home run in three of his last five road appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
Tigers vs Rockies Prediction
Detroit was able to open this series with a win on Friday night and they have won three of their last four games. The Tigers are 37-36 at home this year, while the Rockies are 25-51 on the road. Colorado continued their long losing streak on Friday and they have allowed 5+ runs in five straight. The Rockies are starting Gordon, who has allowed 5, 1, 1, and 5 earned runs in his last four starts, while Detroit hasn’t announced a starter. Take the Tigers -1.5 here.