Detroit Tigers vs Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The 2024 Major League Baseball season kicks off on Friday, May 17, with the Detroit Tigers facing the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona. The Diamondbacks are looking to extend their winning streak against the Tigers to five games after sweeping them last season. Tarik Skubal will take the mound for Detroit, while Ryne Nelson will start for Arizona. Detroit is the betting favorite for the game, opening at -153 and currently at -141.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Tigers -141 | Diamondbacks +125

Spread: Tigers -1.5 (+116) | Diamondbacks +1.5 (-136)

Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Detroit will win straight-up is 59%.

Detroit Tigers

The Detroit Tigers have been struggling recently, losing four straight series and winning just three of their last 12 games. Despite a strong performance from pitcher Tarik Skubal, the team has had trouble scoring runs and hitting for power. The Tigers have a power ranking of 11 and are ranked 21st in offense, scoring an average of 4.00 runs per game. On Friday, Skubal will take the mound at Chase Field with an impressive record of 5-0 and a 2.02 ERA this season. Detroit is currently 21-22 and looking to turn their season around.

Arizona Diamondbacks Analysis

The Arizona Diamondbacks recently defeated the Cincinnati Reds 2-1 in a three-game series, with Brandon Pfaadt pitching a strong game. Despite being outscored overall in the series, the Diamondbacks have been performing well, scoring an average of 4.89 runs per game and hitting .274 with runners in scoring position. Ryne Nelson will be pitching in the upcoming game, with a 2-2 record and a 5.33 ERA this season. The Diamondbacks have a power ranking of 24 and are ranked 5th in offense, 20th in defense, and have an overall record of 86-76. They recently lost to Detroit in their last three matchups.