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Pittsburgh Pirates vs Detroit Tigers Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: May 29, 2024 at 3:40 PM ET

Venue: Comerica Park — Detroit, Michigan

Article updated May 29, 6:14 AM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Pittsburgh Pirates will face the Detroit Tigers in the first game of their two-game interleague series, with the Pirates looking to take the series lead. The game is set

Game outlook

The Pittsburgh Pirates will face the Detroit Tigers in the first game of their two-game interleague series, with the Pirates looking to take the series lead. The game is set to take place at Comerica Park at 6:40 PM. ET. Jared Jones (3-4, 3.05 ERA) will start for the Pirates, while Tarik Skubal (6-1, 2.25 ERA) will take the mound for the Tigers. Detroit holds a 6-4 record in their last 10 games against Pittsburgh. The Tigers are the favorites for this matchup, with the betting line opening at -147 and remaining steady.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Pirates +133 | Tigers -147

Spread: Pirates +1.5 (-168) | Tigers -1.5 (+144)

Total: Over/Under 7 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Detroit will win straight-up is 60%.

Pittsburgh Pirates

The Pirates had their winning streak halted by the Braves in their last game, but managed to secure the series win. They are currently in fourth place in the NL Central standings, 1.5 games behind third-placed St. Louis. Pittsburgh will aim to close the gap with a win on Tuesday, which would be their third win in their last four games. The team is averaging 3.96 runs per game and has a .228 batting average (24th in the league). Connor Joe leads the team with a .280 batting average, while Bryan Reynolds leads in home runs and RBI. On the pitching side, the team is giving up 4.02 runs per game with opponents having a .242 batting average against them. Martin Perez is questionable for the next game. Don't forget to check out BetMGM Sportsbook for more sports betting options.

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Detroit Tigers Analysis

The Detroit Tigers have recently turned their season around with three consecutive wins, putting them fourth in the AL Central standings. They will aim to continue their momentum against the Pittsburgh Pirates to reach a .500 record. Despite their offensive struggles, the team's pitching has been solid, though they will need a better performance from Skubal in their next game. The Tigers' power ranking is 19th, with their offense ranked at #20 and defense at #10. Pittsburgh has had success against Detroit recently, winning 2 out of their last 3 matchups.

Detroit Tigers poised to extend winning streak against struggling Pittsburgh Pirates

The Detroit Tigers are currently on a three-game winning streak, with victories in three of their last four home games. They have shown strong offensive capabilities, scoring a total of 22 runs in their recent home games. This trend is likely to continue in their upcoming game, as they have a history of hitting well against right-handed pitchers like Jones of the Pirates, who has shown inconsistency on the mound by giving up three runs in his last three starts. The Pirates, on the other hand, have lost three of their last five games despite scoring 16 runs in their recent games. However, their offense is expected to struggle in the upcoming game against Skubal of the Tigers, who has been performing solidly on the mound with just nine runs allowed in his last six starts. Given Skubal's success against the Pirates in past matchups, it is anticipated that he will keep their offense in check. In conclusion, it is recommended to favor the Detroit Tigers to cover the money line in this game.

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Pittsburgh Pirates+133 → -138Moved
  • Moneyline · Detroit Tigers-147 → +126Moved
  • Spread · Pittsburgh Pirates+1.5 (-168) → -1.5 (+123)Moved
  • Spread · Detroit Tigers-1.5 (+144) → +1.5 (-143)Moved
  • Total · Over7 (-110) → 7.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under7 (-110) → 7.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Pittsburgh Pirates
82-80 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Detroit Tigers
76-86 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 8-2-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-05-29T10:14:18.200Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Pirates had their winning streak halted by the Braves in their last game, but managed to secure the series win. They are currently in fourth place in the NL Central standings, 1.5 games behind third-placed St. Louis. Pittsburgh will aim to close the gap with a win on Tuesday, which would be their third win in their last four games. The team is averaging 3.96 runs per game and has a .228 batting average (24th in the league). Connor Joe leads the team with a .280 batting average, while Bryan Reynolds leads in home runs and RBI. On the pitching side, the team is giving up 4.02 runs per game with opponents having a .242 batting average against them. Martin Perez is questionable for the next game. Don't forget to check out BetMGM Sportsbook for more sports betting options.

Recent head-to-head

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Final result

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Pittsburgh Pirates defeated Detroit Tigers 10-2

Pittsburgh Pirates defeated Detroit Tigers 10-2 on May 29, 2024, a 8-run decision in the series. Pittsburgh Pirates' strongest period was the 3rd inning, when it outscored its opponent 3-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Pittsburgh Pirates -1.5 (+123) spread, Pittsburgh Pirates covered, while the 12 combined runs finished over the recorded total of 7.5.

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Tipster picks

  • CovergirlMoneyline · Detroit Tigers -147Loss
  • PurplebloodMoneyline · Detroit Tigers -147Loss
  • CoversMoneyline · Detroit Tigers -147Loss
  • CoolioMoneyline · Detroit Tigers +130Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Over 7.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkMoneyline · Pittsburgh Pirates -144Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 7.5 (-110)Win