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2024 MLB Handicapping – Boston Red Sox vs Detroit Tigers
(70-65) Boston Red Sox vs. Detroit Tigers (68-68)
Date: Saturday, August 31st
Time: 6:10 ET
Venue: Comerica Park Detroit, MI
Projected Starting Pitchers: Nick Pivetta vs. Tarik Skubal
MLB Moneyline Odds: Red Sox +133 | Tigers -158 (Bet Now!)
Today’s MLB Run Line Betting Odds: Red Sox +1.5 | Tigers -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 7.5
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Red Sox vs. Tigers Gameday
It’s a battle of two teams trying to stay in the playoff hunt as the Boston Red Sox take on the Detroit Tigers. First pitch is set for 6:10 PM ET at Comerica Park in Detroit, MI. The Tigers are slight favorites in this one, coming in at -158 on the money line compared to the Red Sox at +133.
On the mound for the Red Sox is Nick Pivetta, while the Tigers will counter with Tarik Skubal. The over/under line is set at 7.5 runs, with the over coming in at -118 compared to the under at -103.
Boston rallied for three runs in the 8th and another three in the 10th in the most recent game of this Red Sox vs. Tigers series. The Red Sox scored one run in the 1st inning but didn’t score another run until putting up three in the top of the 8th, picking up a 7-5 win. Heading into the game, the Red Sox were favored at -120 on the money line.
Tanner Houck only went six innings for the Red Sox but didn’t give up a run and finished with six strikeouts. He picked up a win in the game, while Kenley Jansen got the save. Shelby Miller took the loss for the Tigers out of the bullpen.
Jarren Duran and Connor Wong each homered for the Red Sox, while Ceddanne Rafaela scored twice and drove in two runs while going 1/4. Wilyer Abreu also had a two-hit game at the plate.
Boston is 70-65 overall and trails the Yankees by nine games in the AL East. Overall, they are 18-18 in divisional games. The Red Sox are on the road today, and they have gone 39-27 away from home compared to 31-38 at Fenway Park.
The Red Sox have taken the first game of their series vs. the Tigers and have an overall series record of 21-16-6. As the road underdog, Boston is 24-22 this season, and they have won three straight road games. As the underdog overall, the Red Sox are 33-34, and they have won two straight games as the underdog.
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The Boston Red Sox are on the road today against the Detroit Tigers, and the over/under line for the game is set at 7.5 runs. The Red Sox have played in 116 games this season with over/under lines, and 85.9% of those games have had lines set higher than 7.5 runs. Their games have had an average combined run total of 9.6 runs per game, and their over/under record for the season is 70-58.
Red Sox Gambling
When the Red Sox are on the road, they have been a solid bet against the run line, going 39-27 so far this season. They have covered the run line in four straight road games and have been a good bet as the underdog, going 39-28 against the run line. Their average run margin on the road is +0.9 runs per game.
Red Sox Stats
The Boston Red Sox have been a strong offensive team this season, ranking 6th in runs per game overall and 2nd in runs per game on the road. Their batting average of .258 is 3rd in the league, and their slugging percentage of .437 is 3rd. They have been hitting well at home, ranking 13th in runs per game, but their .32 BABIP is the best in the league. Jarren Duran has been hot at the plate, hitting .391 over his last 6 games with 3 home runs and 6 runs scored. Rafael Devers has been the team’s best hitter this season, with a .287 batting average and 80 RBI.
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Detroit is at an even 68-68 overall as they get set to host the Red Sox today. The Tigers have dropped two straight games, and they are 9.5 games behind the Guardians for the AL Central lead. So far, they have gone 24-22 in divisional games.
At home, the Tigers are 33-34 this year compared to a 35-34 mark on the road. As the favorite, Detroit has gone 30-22 this year and 38-46 as the underdog. The Tigers have won two straight series, and their overall series record is 19-19-5 this year.
When the Detroit Tigers play at home, the over/under line is set at 7.5 runs, and their games have averaged a combined 8.4 runs per game this season. Overall, the over/under record for the Tigers is 69-63, and when the line is set at 7.5 runs, their record is 20-17. In 61.0% of their games this season, the over/under line has been set higher than 7.5 runs.
Tigers Gambling
When betting the run line on the Tigers, it’s been more profitable to take them on the road, where they are 43-26. They have a run line record of 28-39 at home. The Tigers have been the underdog in 84 games this season, and they are 53-31 against the run line in those games. They have a run line record of 18-34 when favored. The Tigers have an average run margin of 0.1 runs per game this season.
Tigers Stats
The Detroit Tigers offense has been below average this season, ranking 20th in runs per game at 4.2. Their batting average of .234 is 17th in the league, and their OBP of .298 is 20th. The Tigers have hit 141 home runs this season, which is 17th in the league. Their top hitters this season have been Matt Vierling and Riley Greene. Vierling is hitting .260 with 15 home runs and 50 RBI, while Greene is hitting .258 with 19 home runs and 56 RBI. In terms of recent performances, Zach McKinstry has been hot with a 10-game hitting streak, and Kerry Carpenter has a 7-game hitting streak.
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Red Sox Tigers Pitching
Through 20 starts, Nick Pivetta has a record of 5-9 and an ERA of 4.61. This year, he has made seven quality starts and is averaging 10.91 strikeouts per nine innings. In his last outing, Pivetta finished with a no-decision, giving up five earned runs in five innings of work. Before that, he had given up two earned runs or fewer in three straight outings. Pivetta’s ERA on the road is 5.52, compared to 5.86 at home. So far, he has a record of 3-4 on the road.
Tarik Skubal gets the start for the Tigers today and comes in with a record of 15-4. His ERA for the season is an impressive 2.58, along with a WHIP of .95. Skubal has made 26 starts this year and has pitched well at home, going 8-1 with a 2.28 ERA. He has a BB/9 figure of 1.85 and has allowed just 13 homers this year. Skubal is coming off a start in which he gave up three earned runs and got the win in five innings of work. Before that, he had given up just one earned run in three straight outings.
Boston Red Sox vs. Detroit Tigers MLB Baseball Betting Trends
- The Red Sox head into the game having gone 6-4 straight-up in their last ten games on the road.
- The Red Sox they are 6-4 vs. the runline in their previous ten games on the road.
- Conversely, the Tigers are 6-4 over their last ten home games (straight-up).
- Furthermore, the Tigers have a 7-3 mark vs. the runline across their last ten home games.
- Also, the Red Sox are 2-1 in their last three games as the favorite. On the other hand, they are 1-2 as the underdog (last 3).
- The Tigers have a record of 2-1 across their last three games when favored. As the underdog, they are 1-2 in their last three games.
Boston Red Sox vs. Detroit Tigers 4* Free MLB Betting Pick:
With the Tigers at -158 to pick up the win, this is the best way to play this one from a money line standpoint. We have the Tigers taking this one 6-1, and with the payout sitting at -158, there is some nice value to be had.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Tarik Skubal finishing with six strikeouts compared to Nick Pivetta with six as well. However, Skubal is the better option to pick up the win, as he has the third-best chances among starters.
I’m on the UNDER 7.5 today.
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