Detroit Tigers vs Colorado Rockies Prediction & Betting Tips 9/10/2024

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At 6:40 PM ET, the Rockies and Tigers face off in an interleague matchup. This one is being played at Comerica Park in Detroit, and the Tigers are the heavy favorite on the money line, with their odds sitting at -178. The Rockies are +150 on the money line, and they are 5th in the NL West with a record of 54-90.

Colorado is starting Bradley Blalock, while the Tigers have Keider Montero on the mound. Montero will look to keep the Tigers’ two-game winning streak alive. The over/under line is currently 8.5 runs.

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Detroit Tigers vs. Colorado Rockies Trends and Key Stats

• The Rockies are 3-2 in their five most recent road games, including a 3-2 runline record.
• In the Tigers’ five most recent home games, their record stands at 3-2 (SU) with 3-2 against the spread.
• In their last ten games as the favorite, the Tigers have a record of 8-2 straight-up, and have gone 5-5 against the runline.
• Over their previous ten games as the underdog, the Rockies have a straight-up record of 5-5 and a 5-5 record vs. the runline.

Detroit Tigers vs Colorado Rockies Prediction

The Rockies pulled off a big upset to close out their series vs. the Brewers, picking up a 4-1 win. Colorado was the +245 underdog on the money line going into this road game. Things started off well for the Rockies, as they got on the board with a run in the 3rd inning and added three more runs in the 5th.

Colorado’s offense was carried by Sam Hilliard, who went 1/4 with a homer and three RBIs. The Rockies also had three other players with a good day at the plate, going 3/5.

Colorado will be on the road today, taking on the Tigers with an overall record of 54-90. The Rockies are in 5th place in the NL West, trailing the Dodgers by 32 games. So far, they have gone just 15-28 in divisional matchups.

At home, the Rockies are 32-37 this season, and they are just 22-53 on the road. As the underdog, Colorado is 52-88 this year, compared to 2-2 as the favorite. The Rockies’ overall series record is 11-31-4, and they won their most recent series vs. the Brewers.

When the Rockies are the underdog, they are 70-70 against the run line. The average run margin in their losses is -4.1 runs per game.

The Colorado Rockies are on the road today, facing the Detroit Tigers. The over/under line for the game is set at 8.5 runs, which is below their combined run average of 9.9. The Rockies have played 83 games with over/under lines set higher than 8.5 runs, which accounts for 57.6% of their games this season. Their over/under record for the season is 69-72, and they are currently on a seven-game under streak.

Right-hander Bradley Blalock gets the start for the Rockies today as he faces the Tigers on the road. He has made five starts this year and has a record of 1-2 with an ERA of 5.40. Blalock’s WHIP for the season is 1.69, and opponents are batting .263 off him this year. In his most recent outing, he took the loss, giving up four earned runs in five innings of work. Looking back over his last three outings, Blalock has allowed at least one homer in each start. His ERA at home is 7.54 compared to 3.84 on the road.

So far this season, the Rockies are averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 23rd in the league. They have been a better offensive team at home, averaging 5 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting .242, which is 13th in the league, and have the 15th most home runs in the league. The Rockies are also one of the worst teams in the league in terms of strikeouts and walks.

Michael Toglia has been one of the Rockies’ top power threats this season, leading the team with 23 home runs. He has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 7/25 in his last seven games with two homers. Ezequiel Tovar and Brenton Doyle are tied for the team lead with a batting average of .268, and Doyle’s 66 RBIs are the most on the team.

The Tigers’s offense was hot right out of the gates in their most recent game vs. the Athletics, closing out their series with a 9-1 win. After scoring two runs in the 3rd inning, the Tigers added another two runs in the 4th to extend their lead. Detroit really broke things open with a six-run 8th inning. Ty Madden, who picked up the win out of the bullpen, was the only Tigers pitcher to allow a run, and it was unearned.

Beau Brieske got the start for the Tigers, going just one inning. He only threw 12 pitches, so Detroit pulled him early to save him for later in the series. Trey Sweeney was hot at the plate, going 4/4 with a homer and two RBIs.

Detroit is hosting the Rockies today with an overall record of 73-71, which has them 4th in the AL Central. Currently, they are nine games behind the Guardians for the division lead. The Tigers are coming off two straight wins and closed out their series vs. the Athletics with a win.

At home, the Tigers are 35-34 this season compared to a 38-37 mark on the road. As the favorite, Detroit has gone 33-23 this year and 40-48 as the underdog. Detroit has won two straight at home, and their overall series record is 21-20-5 this year.

The Tigers have been a solid run line bet this season, going 75-69 overall. They have been particularly strong on the road, where they are 46-29 against the run line. As the underdog, they are 56-32 against the run line. They have an average run margin of 0.2 runs per game, with a scoring margin of 0.5 runs per game on the road and -0.2 runs per game at home.

Today’s game between the Detroit Tigers and the Colorado Rockies has an over/under line of 8.5 runs. The Tigers’ games have averaged 8.3 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 72-68. Their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs, and when the line has been set at 8.5, their over/under record is 14-14. Overall, 24 of their games have had higher over/under lines than 8.5 runs, accounting for 16.7% of their games this season.

Right-hander Keider Montero gets the start for the Tigers today as he faces the Rockies at home. He has made 13 starts this season and has a record of 4-6 with an ERA of 5.47. Montero’s WHIP for the season is 1.39, and opponents are batting .262 off him this year. In his 13 starts, Montero has turned in three quality starts, and his ERA at home is 5.9 compared to 5.66 on the road. Montero’s last outing came against the Padres, where he gave up five earned runs in 4 1/3 innings of work. He finished with a no-decision in that outing.

Heading into today’s game, the Tigers are averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 21st in the league. They have been a bit better on the road this season, averaging 4.3 runs per game. As a team, the Tigers are batting just .234, and their on-base percentage of .298 is 22nd in the league. Detroit’s offense has also been below average in terms of home runs and slugging percentage.

Riley Greene has been the Tigers’ best hitter this season, leading the team with 20 home runs and 61 RBIs. He is also batting .260 for the year. Greene is also on a six-game hitting streak. Over his last 10 games, Trey Sweeney is batting .296 with two homers.

Our prediction for the Rockies vs. Tigers matchup is to take the Tigers to pick up the win at home. However, with the money line payout being -178, we recommend taking the over at 8.5 runs. Our predicted final score is 6-5 in favor of the Tigers.

Looking at the starting pitchers, Keider Montero is predicted to finish with five strikeouts, while Bradley Blalock is predicted to finish with six. Montero is also projected to finish with fewer hits and earned runs than Blalock.

Detroit Tigers vs Colorado Rockies Betting Tips

• Take the Tigers on the moneyline
• On the run line we like the Rockies (+1.5)
• Projecting a combined 11 runs, we like the over

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