Texas Rangers vs Detroit Tigers Betting Picks & Predictions
The Texas Rangers and Detroit Tigers are set to face off in the second game of their three-game series on Tuesday afternoon. Jon Gray will take the mound for the Rangers,
Game outlook
The Texas Rangers and Detroit Tigers are set to face off in the second game of their three-game series on Tuesday afternoon. Jon Gray will take the mound for the Rangers, while Casey Mize will pitch for the Tigers. The Rangers emerged victorious in their previous meeting, winning 1-0 on Monday. Last season, Texas had a winning record against Detroit, going 4-3. With Jon Gray boasting an ERA of 3.65 and Casey Mize with an ERA of 4.82, the Rangers are favored to win according to the betting odds, opening at -120. The betting line has not changed since opening.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Rangers -120 | Tigers +104
Spread: Rangers -1.5 (+140) | Tigers +1.5 (-165)
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Texas will win straight-up is 55%.
Texas Rangers
Jon Gray is set to make his fourth start of the season on Tuesday for Texas. Despite a rocky season debut, Gray has shown improvement in his subsequent outings. He has a 4.38 ERA and a 1.38 WHIP in 12.1 innings pitched. Texas has been on a challenging 10-game road trip and has had some ups and downs, currently standing at 3-3 on the road. Corey Seager has been solid this season with a .304 batting average and five RBIs. Texas is averaging 5.38 runs per game, ranking 10th in the league. On defense, they have a 4.12 ERA, placing them 17th in the league. Overall, Texas is ranked 9th in offense, 14th in defense, and has a 9-8 record for the season.