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Houston Astros vs Detroit Tigers Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: May 12, 2024 at 1:40 PM ET

Venue: Comerica Park — Detroit, Michigan

Article updated May 12, 6:15 AM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Houston Astros are set to face the Detroit Tigers in a crucial game as both teams aim to improve their standings in their respective divisions early in the season. The

Game outlook

The Houston Astros are set to face the Detroit Tigers in a crucial game as both teams aim to improve their standings in their respective divisions early in the season. The Astros have a struggling 14-25 record and are currently in second to last place in the American League West Division, while the Tigers hold a slightly better record at 20-19 but are in fourth place in the American League Central Division. Justin Verlander will take the mound for the Astros, despite recent struggles, while the Tigers have Jack Flaherty as their starting pitcher. The betting favorite for the game is Houston at -117, with the current line at Houston -113.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Astros -113 | Tigers +102

Spread: Astros -1.5 (+145) | Tigers +1.5 (-167)

Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Houston will win straight-up is 53%.

Houston Astros

The Houston Astros have faced unexpected disappointment this baseball season, with Justin Verlander struggling on the mound despite his Hall of Fame caliber skills. Verlander has allowed 11 runs in 22.1 innings pitched, with opponents making hard contact and easily driving in runs against him. However, the lineup has shown strength, with players like Kyle Tucker and Jose Altuve providing power at the plate. The team is scoring an average of 4.39 runs per game, with a power ranking of 20 and ranking 15th in offense but 27th in defense. With a record of 14-25, the Astros may face difficult roster decisions if they cannot turn their season around. Check out the latest betting opportunities with our Bonus Code for BetGM, WAWBET, for a first bet offer of up to $1,500 in bonus bets.

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Detroit Tigers Analysis

The Detroit Tigers are having a promising season and hope to compete for a playoff spot in a tough division. Pitcher Jack Flaherty has been a standout with impressive stats, allowing minimal runs and strikeouts. However, the lineup has struggled to score runs, relying heavily on a few batters. The team's power ranking is 9, with a solid defense but weaker offense. Detroit recently won two out of three games against the Houston Astros.

Detroit Tigers Poised to Dominate Houston Astros in Series Finale at Home

The Houston Astros are looking to conclude this series on a high note, however, the Detroit Tigers are confident in one of their top pitchers as they aim to take control of the game on their home turf. With strong offensive players like Riley Greene and Kerry Carpenter, the Tigers are expected to consistently bring in baserunners and drive in runs against Justin Verlander. Pitcher Jack Flaherty's recent impressive outings should help limit the Astros' lineup and set the stage for the Tigers' bullpen to secure a lead. Overall, the Tigers are anticipated to secure a victory with a dominant performance at home. Consider betting on the Tigers money line as they are the favorites in this matchup.

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SportsJaw Astros vs Tigers archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Astros vs Tigers matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Houston Astros-117 → -103Moved
  • Moneyline · Detroit Tigers+101 → -111Moved
  • Spread · Houston Astros-1.5 (+145) → +1.5 (-210)Moved
  • Spread · Detroit Tigers+1.5 (-165) → -1.5 (+180)Moved
  • Total · Over8 (-110) → 7.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under8 (-110) → 7.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Houston Astros
81-81 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Detroit Tigers
76-86 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-05-12T10:15:22.324Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-05-11Houston Astros 2 · Detroit Tigers 8
  • 2024-05-10Houston Astros 5 · Detroit Tigers 2
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Houston Astros defeated Detroit Tigers 9-3

Houston Astros defeated Detroit Tigers 9-3 on May 12, 2024, a 6-run decision in the series. Houston Astros' strongest period was the 8th inning, when it outscored its opponent 4-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Houston Astros +1.5 (-210) spread, Houston Astros covered, while the 12 combined runs finished over the recorded total of 7.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • JtmcentireTotal · Under 7.5 (-110)Loss
  • Novacek84Moneyline · Houston Astros -113Win
  • HitmanhartMoneyline · Detroit Tigers +102Loss
  • MoneymouthMoneyline · Detroit Tigers +102Loss
  • IroncladlocksMoneyline · Houston Astros -113Win
  • DrpaulTotal · Over 7.5 (-110)Win
  • BadmanMoneyline · Detroit Tigers +102Loss
  • CoversMoneyline · Houston Astros -113Win
  • PurplebloodMoneyline · Houston Astros -113Win
  • GeorgewMoneyline · Detroit Tigers +100Loss
  • MtgoldsteinTotal · Under 8 (-110)Loss
  • IrishblueTotal · Over 8 (-110)Win