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Red Sox set to take on Tigers in crucial 3-game series during road trip to Detroit

The Red Sox are set to face off against the Tigers in a 3-game series during their road trip to Detroit. The Red Sox, currently in second place in the AL East Division, will be looking to gain ground on the first-place Yankees. The Tigers, leading the AL Central, will have to fend off competition from the Guardians and Royals. The series opener will feature Tanner Houck and Jackson Jobe as starting pitchers. The first pitch is scheduled for 6:40 PM EST, with Detroit opening as the betting favorite at -115.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Red Sox -102 | Tigers -115
• Spread: Red Sox +1.5 (-209) | Tigers -1.5 (+175)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Detroit will win straight-up is 53%.

Boston vs Detroit Stats

Boston Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox are striving for consistency as they aim to make a return to the playoffs after last qualifying in 2021. The team recently faced the Kansas City Royals before heading to Detroit to take on the Tigers. They experienced a loss in the opener but bounced back with a win on Saturday and claimed victory in the series finale on Sunday. The Red Sox will count on Tanner Houck to set the tone for the upcoming game, despite his struggles this season. Key players such as Triston Casas, Seby Zavala, Romy Gonzalez, Walker Buehler, and Richard Fitts are currently out due to injuries. Boston is ranked 8 in offense, scoring an average of 4.80 runs per game, and 17 in defense, allowing an average of 4.35 runs per game. With a record of 21-20 this season, the Red Sox continue to focus on their performance to secure a spot in the playoffs.

Detroit Tigers Analysis

The Detroit Tigers are currently leading the AL Central Division and have shown that last year's success was not a fluke. Despite a recent loss to the Rangers, the Tigers have been one of the best home teams in baseball this season. They will be starting righty Jackson Jobe in their next game against Boston, who has a record of 2-0 and has shown promise with two quality starts. Although the Tigers have some key injuries, they have maintained a strong position with a power ranking of 1 and are ranked #4 for offense and #3 for defense in the league. Their record of 26-14 attests to their solid performance this season. Boston has had a recent edge over Detroit in their last few matchups.

Boston Red Sox Tanner Houck Showing Improvement on the Mound; Favorable Matchup Against Struggling Tigers Starter

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Tanner Houck has shown improvement in recent outings, demonstrating better command of his pitches. In his last three starts leading up to the Rangers game, Houck averaged six innings pitched and allowed a total of seven runs. However, the Red Sox bullpen struggled in two of those games, preventing Houck from securing his first win of the season. On the other hand, Detroit Tigers' starter, Jobe, has struggled on the mound despite receiving ample run support this season. Jobe has walked 15 batters in just 27 innings while only striking out 20. In his most recent start, he lasted only 3.2 innings and gave up two home runs, bringing his total to five allowed in six starts. With the Red Sox offense improving, they are likely to support Houck strongly in this matchup. Consider taking Boston with the money line for this game.

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