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Detroit Tigers Favored to Secure Series Win Against Red Sox With Skubal on Mound

On Wednesday, the Red Sox and Tigers will face off in the final game of their series. Detroit dominated the first game with a 14-2 victory, while the outcome of the second game is still pending at the time of this article's publication. Hunter Dobbins will start for the Red Sox with a 2.78 ERA, while Tarik Skubal will take the mound for the Tigers with a 2.08 ERA. The first pitch is scheduled for 6:40 EST. Detroit is favored to win with a -215 opening line. Stay tuned for our Red Sox vs. Tigers prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Red Sox +187 | Tigers -215
• Spread: Red Sox +1.5 (-120) | Tigers -1.5 (+102)
• Total: Over/Under 7 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Detroit will win straight-up is 68%.

Boston vs Detroit Stats

Boston Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox are currently in second place in the AL East, just half a game ahead of the Blue Jays and trailing the division leading Yankees by three games. They recently won two out of three games against the Royals, but suffered a big loss in the first game of the series where they gave up 14 runs. They will need a better performance on the mound in the upcoming game to avoid another loss. Wilyer Abreu leads the team in home runs with 11, while Alex Bregman and Rafael Devers share the team lead in RBIs with 31 each. Hunter Dobbins will be making his fifth start of the season, with a 2-1 record and a 2.78 ERA. The Red Sox are ranked 7th in power rankings, 7th in offense, 15th in defense, and are currently 22-22 this season.

Detroit Tigers Analysis

The Detroit Tigers demonstrated their dominance in a decisive win over the Red Sox on Monday night, establishing an 11-0 lead by the end of the third inning. Key players such as Gleyber Torres and Riley Greene contributed offensively, with Torres hitting a three-run home run and Greene adding two RBIs. Currently leading the AL Central by 2.5 games over the Guardians and Royals, the Tigers are showcasing strong performances from top hitters like Spencer Torkelson and Greene. Pitcher Tarik Skubal, the 2021 Cy Young Award winner in the AL, has been instrumental in the team's recent successes with a 4-2 record and an impressive 2.08 ERA. The Tigers hold a power ranking of 3 and rank 4th in both offense and defense, with an overall record of 28-15. Despite Boston's recent victories over Detroit, the Tigers' consistent performance and strong lineup position them as formidable contenders in the league.

Tigers Look to Continue Dominance with Cy Young Winner Skubal on Mound Against Red Sox

The Tigers displayed a strong performance in the opening game of the series against the Red Sox and now have their Cy Young winner, Skubal, on the mound for the final matchup. Skubal has maintained his dominant form from last season, boasting an impressive 60-5 strikeout to walk ratio. His recent performance has been outstanding, with only two runs given up in his last three starts, along with 31 strikeouts and no walks. In contrast, the Red Sox struggled to score in the previous game and will face a tough challenge against Skubal. On the other hand, Boston's pitcher, Dobbins, is coming off a loss where he surrendered four earned runs. The Tigers are favored to secure another victory in this game and are recommended to cover the runline.

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