Detroit Tigers vs
St. Louis CardinalsPredictions & Preview

Cardinals Favored Over Tigers in Pitching Duel as Interleague Series Begins

The Detroit Tigers and St. Louis Cardinals will begin a three game series in Interleague play on Monday. The Tigers, with a record of 30-16, are finishing up a series with the Blue Jays while the Cardinals, with a record of 26-20, will play the Royals in Kansas City. Keider Montero (4.68 ERA) will start for Detroit and Sonny Gray (4.50 ERA) will start for St. Louis. The Cardinals are the betting favorite in this match-up.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Tigers +135 | Cardinals -155
• Spread: Tigers +1.5 (-160) | Cardinals -1.5 (+136)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Louis will win straight-up is 61%.

Detroit vs St. Louis Stats

Detroit Tigers

The Detroit Tigers are currently having a successful season, maintaining their position at the top of the AL Central standings. They have recently won four out of their last five games, including a sweep against the Red Sox and a victory against the Blue Jays. Spencer Torkelson has been a standout player for the team, leading in home runs and RBIs. Keider Montero will be making his fifth start of the season and has been a key contributor to the team's success. Overall, the Tigers have a power ranking of 2 and are ranked 4th in offense and 6th in defense, with a season record of 31-16.

St. Louis Cardinals Analysis

The St. Louis Cardinals are currently in second place in the NL Central, only one game behind the Cubs for the division lead. They are on a hot streak, winning 12 of their last 13 games including series sweeps over the Mets, Pirates, and Nationals. Their latest victory over the Royals was powered by a solo home run from 22-year-old prospect Jordan Walker. Despite his low batting average, Walker has shown promise with three home runs and 15 RBIs. Second baseman Brendan Donovan leads the team in hitting with a .316 average, three home runs, and 21 RBIs. Left fielder Lars Nootbar is the team's top home run hitter with seven on the year. Sonny Gray, a 35-year-old right-hander, will make his 10th start of the season with a 4-1 record and 4.50 ERA. The team has a power ranking of 8 and ranks #7 for offense, averaging 4.85 runs per game, and #11 for defense, giving up 4.00 runs per game. In their last three matchups against Detroit, the Cardinals went 1-2.

Cardinals vs Tigers: Pitching Duel to Determine Winner

In the upcoming game between the Cardinals and the Tigers, both teams are poised for a competitive matchup. The Cardinals have been showing strong form with 12 wins in their last 13 games, while the Tigers are currently leading their division. The key factor in this game will be the performance on the mound, where Sonny Gray of the Cardinals holds an advantage over Detroit's Keider Montero. Gray has demonstrated his prowess with a impressive strikeout-to-walk ratio of 51-12, compared to Montero's ratio of 18-11. Montero's inconsistent play, moving between the bullpen and starting rotation, raises concerns about his ability to perform at a high level. Furthermore, Gray's recent strong performance, including seven scoreless innings in his last outing, indicates he is in top form. Therefore, it is expected that the Cardinals will emerge victorious in this match.

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