Detroit Tigers vs Los Angeles Dodgers Prediction & Betting Tips 7/12/2024

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From Comerica Park in Detroit, we have the Dodgers and Tigers facing off in an interleague matchup. The Tigers are favored on the money line (-137), while the Dodgers have a line of +116. The over/under line is currently at 8 runs, and the game will be televised on SNLA.

First pitch is set for 6:40 PM ET, and the forecasted temperature is 84 degrees with light rain. James Paxton is scheduled to start for the Dodgers, and the Tigers are starting Tarik Skubal. Los Angeles is 55-39, while the Tigers are 45-49 and have won two straight.

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Detroit Tigers Trends and Key Stats

• Over the course of their previous five away games, the Dodgers have recorded a 1-4 record, with a 2-3 performance on the runline.
• In the Tigers’ five most recent home games, their record stands at 4-1 (SU) with 4-1 against the spread.
• As the favorite, the Tigers are 6-4 over their last ten games, including going 4-6 vs. the runline.
• Over their previous ten games as the underdog, the Dodgers have a straight-up record of 5-5 and a 6-4 record vs. the runline.

Detroit Tigers vs Los Angeles Dodgers Prediction

Gavin Lux is coming off a big game for the Dodgers, going 2/2 with a homer and a run scored. The Dodgers really needed a big game from Lux, as they closed out their series vs. the Phillies with a 5-1 loss. Los Angeles was the +131 underdog going into this road matchup.

Anthony Banda got the start for the Dodgers and took the loss. He only lasted one inning, giving up three runs on three hits. The Dodgers also issued a total of four walks in thejson loss.

Los Angeles is on the road to take on the Tigers, having dropped four straight games. These four losses came in the final four games before the All-Star break. The Dodgers are 55-39 overall, putting them seven games ahead of the Padres for the NL West lead.

At home, the Dodgers are 28-19 this season, and they have gone 27-20 on the road. So far, they are 18-15 against other NL West teams. As the road underdog, the Dodgers are just 1-7 this season, and they are 53-32 as the favorite. Heading into today’s game, the Dodgers’ series record is 18-13-1.

When the Dodgers win, they do so by an average of 3.9 runs per game. Their average run differential overall is +1.0 runs per game. Their run line record is 46-48 this season. They are 25-22 against the run line on the road. They have covered the run line in 43 of 85 games as the favorite.

The Dodgers are on the road in Detroit today, and the over/under line is set at 8 runs. Their games have averaged 8.9 runs this season, and their over/under record is 49-45. When the line is set at 8 runs, their over/under record is 3-7. Overall, 71.3% of their games have had higher lines than 8 runs. Their games have gone under the total in their last two contests.

Left-hander James Paxton gets the start for the Dodgers today as he faces off against the Tigers on the road. He has made 16 starts this season and has a record of 7-2 with an ERA of 4.24. Paxton’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.40. In his last outing, he finished with a no-decision, giving up two earned runs in five innings of work. Before that, he had given up at least two earned runs in three straight starts. Paxton has a total of 10 homers this season and is averaging 6.25 strikeouts per nine innings.

Shohei Ohtani has been a big part of the Dodgers’ offense this season, as he is batting .314 with 28 home runs and 66 RBIs. Ohtani has also been swinging the bat well of late, going 6/17 in his last five games. Teoscar Hernandez is also having a strong season for the Dodgers, as he is batting .258 with 19 homers.

Currently, the Dodgers have the league’s best team OPS and on-base percentage. They are also the 3rd best home run hitting team in the league and have the 2nd best isolated power mark in the league. Overall, the Dodgers are averaging 4.9 runs per game, which is 5th in the league.

The Tigers’s offense was hot right out of the gates in their most recent game vs. the Guardians, closing out their series with a 10-1 win. After allowing one run to the Guardians in the top of the 3rd, the Tigers responded with a run of their own and added another two runs in the 2nd inning. Detroit really broke things open with a four-run 6th inning.

Jack Flaherty put together a good start for the Tigers, going six innings and giving up just one earned run, and picking up the win. Detroit’s offense was carried by Carson Kelly, who went 1/3 with a homer and three RBIs.

Detroit is 45-49 overall and trail the Guardians by 13 games in the AL Central. The Tigers head into today’s game vs. the Dodgers having won two straight games, and they are 7-3 across their last 10. This year, they have gone 22-23 at home compared to 23-26 on the road.

So far, the Tigers have gone 16-13 against other teams in the AL Central. As the favorite, the Tigers are 21-19 this year and 24-30 as the underdog. They have also won two straight games as the favorite. Detroit’s overall series record is 12-14-4, and they have won two straight series.

The Tigers have been a solid run line bet on the road this season, going 26-23. They are 18-27 against the run line at home. They have covered the run line in four straight games at home and have been an underdog in 54 games this season, covering the run line in 33 of them.

The Tigers will host the Dodgers today, and the over/under line is set at 8 runs. The combined run average for Tigers games this season is 8.5 runs, and their over/under record is 50-41. When the line is set at 8 runs, their record is 12-10-2. The over has hit in three straight Tigers games.

Tarik Skubal gets the start for the Tigers today and comes into the game with a record of 10-3 and an ERA of 2.37. So far, he has made 18 starts, and opponents are batting .193 this season. Skubal has made 13 quality starts this year and is averaging 10.8 strikeouts per nine innings. In his last outing, he pitched seven innings, giving up just one earned run and picking up the win. Looking back over his last four outings, Skubal has gone 3-0. The left-hander has been especially tough at home, coming in with a record of 6-0 and an ERA of 1.75.

The Tigers offense has been led by Riley Greene and Matt Vierling this season. Greene is batting .266 with a team-high 17 homers and 48 RBIs, while Vierling is batting .249 with 12 homers and 39 RBIs. Both players come into the game on a bit of a hot streak, with Greene having gone 9/25 in his last seven games and Vierling having gone deep three times in his last seven games.

As a team, the Tigers are averaging 4.2 runs per game and are 14th in the league in home runs. However, they have struggled in terms of batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage. Detroit’s team batting average is just .231, and they have an on-base percentage of .297.

Our predicted final score for this Dodgers vs. Tigers matchup is 6-4 in favor of the Dodgers. With the Dodgers being the underdogs at +116, we see this as a great opportunity to take them on the money line.

Looking at the starting pitchers, we have James Paxton finishing with six strikeouts, which is good for 10th among all starters. As for Tarik Skubal, we have him finishing with six K’s, which is seventh best. As for the Tigers, they are projected to finish with the 10th most strikeouts as a team.

Detroit Tigers vs Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Tips

• We like the Dodgers on the moneyline (+116)
• The Dodgers are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
• Projecting a combined 10 runs, we like the over

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