Detroit Tigers vs Los Angeles Dodgers Preview
From Comerica Park in Detroit, we have the Dodgers and Tigers facing off in an interleague matchup. First pitch for Saturday’s matchup is set for 1:10 PM ET. The forecast in Detroit calls for clear skies and temperatures in the low 70s.
Los Angeles is currently 1st in the NL West with a record of 56-39, while the Tigers are 4th in the AL Central at 45-50. SNLA will be televising Saturday’s Dodgers game, and they are the money line favorite, with the odds sitting at -135, while the Tigers are at +114. Today’s over/under line is at 9 runs.
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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.
- Conversely, the Tigers have achieved a 4-1 (SU) record and 4-1 record in their last five home games.
- In their last ten games as the favorite, the Dodgers have a straight-up record of 6-4 and a runline record of 4-6.
- The Tigers have a 3-7 record vs. the runline and a 5-5 straight-up record in their last ten games as the underdog.
It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Dodgers vs Tigers series. Los Angeles went into the matchup as +130 underdogs and squeaked out a 4-3 win. The Dodgers had a big 4th inning, scoring two of their four runs and picking up two of their three hits.
Detroit had a chance to win the game in the 9th inning, scoring one run and leaving the tying run on base. Tarik Skubal started for the Tigers and went six innings, giving up two runs and striking out eight.
James Paxton only went 3 2/3 innings for the Dodgers but gave up just three hits and three earned runs. Michael Petersen got the win out of the bullpen, and Daniel Hudson got the save.
Detroit Tigers vs Los Angeles Dodgers Prediction
Los Angeles is 56-39 overall this season, and they lead the NL West by eight games over the Diamondbacks. The Dodgers took the first game of this series vs. the Tigers and are 18-13 in divisional games this year.
At home, the Dodgers have gone 28-19 this year, and they have been very good on the road at 28-20. As the favorite, the Dodgers are 53-32 this year, but they are just 3-7 as the underdog. Looking at their overall series record, the Dodgers are 18-13-1.
When the Dodgers win, they win big, with an average run margin of 3.9 runs per game. They have been a solid run-line bet on the road, going 26-22, and have a positive run differential of 1.1 runs per game away from home. Their overall run-line record is just below .500 at 47-48, but they have been a better bet as the favorite, going 43-42.
Los Angeles Dodgers games have had a combined run average of 8.9 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 49-46. When the over/under line is set at 9 runs, their record is 6-5. The under has hit in three straight Dodgers games, and their games have had an average over/under line of 9 runs this season.
Justin Wrobleski is on the mound for the Dodgers today, and he is coming off a start in which he took the loss vs. the Brewers. In that outing, he went 5 innings, giving up 4 earned runs on 5 hits, and he struck out 4. He also gave up a pair of home runs.
Shohei Ohtani has been one of the league’s top power hitters this season, as his 28 home runs are 2nd in the league and the most on the Dodgers roster. He is also 4th in the league with 67 RBIs. Ohtani has also been a strong hitter for average, coming in at .312 for the season. Teoscar Hernandez has also been a key power bat in the lineup, as his 19 homers are 9th in the league. Hernandez has been hot of late, going 13/38 in his last 10 games.
As a team, the Dodgers are 4th in the league in scoring at 4.9 runs per game. They are also one of the league’s top home run-hitting teams and have the best team on-base percentage in the league. Overall, they are the top OPS team in the league, and their isolated power (ISO) of .180 is the 2nd best mark in the league.
Detroit is 45-50 overall and trails the Guardians by 13 games in the AL Central. So far, they have gone 16-13 in divisional games. The Tigers are coming off a series win over the Twins and have gone 7-3 in their last 10 games.
At home, the Tigers are 22-24 this year and 23-26 on the road. As the underdog, Detroit is 24-30 this year compared to 21-20 as the favorite. So far, their overall series record is 12-14-4, and they have won two straight series.
When it comes to betting the run line with the Detroit Tigers, it’s been a mixed bag. They are 44-51 overall, but 18-28 at home. They have been a better bet on the run line as the underdog, going 33-21. They are 26-23 on the run line on the road, where they have a scoring margin of zero runs per game. In their wins, they are outscoring opponents by an average of 3.7 runs per game.
The Detroit Tigers are playing at home against the Los Angeles Dodgers today. The over/under line for the game is set at 9 runs, which is slightly higher than the teams’ combined run average of 8.5 runs per game. The Tigers have a season over/under record of 50-42, with the average line for their games set at 8 runs. When the line has been set at 9 runs, their record is 5-4-1. For the season, only 4.2% of their games have had an over/under line set at 9 runs or higher.
Keider Montero will be making his third start of the season for the Tigers. He earned a win in his first start of the year against the Twins, and then went 6 1/3 innings in a no-decision vs. the Guardians. Montero has given up 3 home runs in his first two starts.
Riley Greene has been one of the league’s top home run hitters this season, as his 17 homers are 11th in the MLB. Greene is also batting .266 for the season and leads the Tigers with 50 RBIs. Matt Vierling is 2nd on the team with 12 homers and 39 RBIs, but he has just a .246 batting average.
Looking at the Tigers’ recent performances, Colt Keith has gone 6/18 over his last six games, while Gio Urshela has gone 9/25 in that stretch. Vierling has also gone deep in one of his last five games, but he is batting just .250 in that stretch.
Our predicted final score for this Dodgers vs. Tigers matchup is 6-4 in favor of the Dodgers. With the Dodgers predicted to win and a money line payout of -135, we recommend taking the Dodgers straight up.
Looking at some potential player props, Justin Wrobleski is projected to finish with five strikeouts, which is better than Keider Montero, who we have finishing with just four. Offensively, the Dodgers are predicted to finish with 11 team strikeouts, while the Tigers are predicted to finish with eight.
Detroit Tigers vs Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Tips
- Take the Dodgers on the moneyline
- The Dodgers should also cover at -1.5
- Projecting a combined 10 runs, we like the over
Detroit Tigers Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Casey Mize | Out | Hamstring |
| Parker Meadows | Out | Hamstring |
| Kerry Carpenter | Out | Back |
| Sawyer Gipson-Long | Out | Elbow |
Los Angeles Dodgers Injury Report
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Joe Kelly | Out | Shoulder |
| Mookie Betts | Out | Hand |
| Ryan Brasier | Out | Calf |
| Clayton Kershaw | Out | Shoulder |
| Jason Heyward | Out | Knee |
| Tyler Glasnow | Out | Back |
| Max Muncy | Out | Oblique |
| Walker Buehler | Out | Hip |
| Dustin May | Out | Elbow |
| Brusdar Graterol | Out | Shoulder |
| Tony Gonsolin | Out | Arm |
| Michael Grove | Out | Lat |
| Connor Brogdon | Out | Foot |
| Emmet Sheehan | Out | Elbow |
| Yoshinobu Yamamoto | Out | Rotator Cuff |
