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Tigers Favored to Win as Padres and Tigers Conclude Three-Game Series on Wednesday

The Padres and Tigers will conclude their three game series on Wednesday afternoon. Detroit won the first game and the second game was to be played Tuesday night. Kyle Hart will pitch for the Padres with a 6.48 ERA, while Reese Olson will pitch for the Tigers with a 4.50 ERA. The Tigers are the favorite in this matchup. First pitch is set for 1:10 EST.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Padres +133 | Tigers -150
• Spread: Padres +1.5 (-162) | Tigers -1.5 (+134)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Detroit will win straight-up is 60%.

San Diego vs Detroit Stats

San Diego Padres

The San Diego Padres are currently tied for first place in the NL West with the Dodgers, holding a one game lead over the Giants and a 2.5 game lead over the Diamondbacks. Despite a loss in Monday's game, the Padres are showcasing strong offensive performances from players like Gavin Sheets, who recently hit a 5th inning home run. Their star player, Fernando Tatis Jr., leads the team in home runs and RBIs and is showing potential for MVP consideration. Pitcher Kyle Hart has a promising record so far, with a 2-1 record in his four starts. Overall, the Padres rank 14th in offense, 2nd in defense, and have a 16-7 record this season.

Detroit Tigers Analysis

The Detroit Tigers, currently leading the AL Central, are facing off against the San Diego Guardians in a matchup of division leaders. The Tigers have won four of their last five games, including a strong performance against the Royals. Gleyber Torres, in his first season with the Tigers, has been a standout player with a .306 batting average and two RBIs in Monday's game. Spencer Torkelson leads the team in home runs and RBIs, while Kerry Carpenter boasts the highest batting average but is currently dealing with a hamstring injury. Reese Olson, with a record of 2-1, will be making his fifth start of the season as the Tigers look to continue their winning streak. The Tigers have a power ranking of 5 and rank #10 in offense and #3 in defense, with an overall record of 14-9. San Diego has won two out of three matchups against Detroit.

Pitching Performance Decisive in Padres vs Tigers Matchup as Tigers Favored to Win

The offensive performance of both teams has been relatively similar, with the key differentiator being the pitching performance. The San Diego Padres have struggled to convert hits into runs despite possessing the best team batting average in the league, resulting in their 11th place ranking in runs scored. On the other hand, the Detroit Tigers have been more effective in translating hits into runs as evidenced by their 10th place ranking in runs scored. In this upcoming game, Kyle Hart will be starting for the Padres, but his recent performances have not been up to par with an ERA of 6.48 and giving up ten hits in his last outing. In contrast, Reese Olson will be on the mound for the Tigers, who have emerged victorious in his last three starts. Olson's strong performance against the Royals in his previous outing indicates he is a reliable choice for the Tigers. Therefore, the Tigers are favored to win this matchup.

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