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Tigers vs. Rockies Double Header Set for Thursday After Rainout: Casey Mize to Start Against Kyle Freeland

On Thursday, the Detroit Tigers (22-13) will face off against the Colorado Rockies (6-28) in a double header following a rainout on Tuesday. The first game of the series was played on Wednesday night. Casey Mize will start for the Tigers with a 2.70 ERA, while Kyle Freeland will take the mound for the Rockies with a 5.70 ERA. The game is set for a 3:10 EST start time. Detroit is the betting favorite with an opening line of -175 that has not moved. Stay tuned for our Tigers vs. Rockies prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Tigers -175 | Rockies +158
• Spread: Tigers -1.5 (-115) | Rockies +1.5 (-104)
• Total: Over/Under 10 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Detroit will win straight-up is 64%.

Detroit vs Colorado Stats

Detroit Tigers

The Detroit Tigers are looking to build on their slim lead in the AL Central division by taking on the six-win Rockies on the road. Currently holding a 1.5-game lead over the Guardians and just two games ahead of the Royals, the Tigers have been performing well recently, winning three out of four games against the Angels. Lead off man Kerry Carpenter has been a standout player with a .295 batting average, 8 home runs, and 19 RBIs, while power hitter Spencer Torkelson leads the team with 10 home runs and 27 RBIs. Casey Mize, with a 5-1 record and an ERA of 2.70, will be making his seventh start of the season. The Tigers have a power ranking of 1 and are ranked 8th in offense and 4th in defense, with a season record of 22-13.

Colorado Rockies Analysis

The Colorado Rockies currently have the lowest win total in the MLB with only six wins. They are struggling to compete in the NL West due to the talent in the division. Despite a recent loss to the Giants, Ryan McMahon remains a key player for the team. However, his performance this season has been below expectations with a batting average of .165. Hunter Goodman has emerged as a productive hitter for the Rockies with five home runs and 17 RBIs. Kyle Freeland has yet to secure a win this season with an ERA of 5.70. The Rockies have a power ranking of 29 and are ranked 29th for offense and defense. Despite their struggles, the team has shown some positive signs, such as a recent win against the Giants.

Colorado Rockies vs. Detroit Tigers: Betting Odds Favor Tigers with Strong Cover Rate

The Colorado Rockies have struggled this season and are not a favorable pick for betting. With a cover rate of only 35.3%, they rank as the second worst team in the league against the runline. On the other hand, the Detroit Tigers have excelled with a cover rate of 62.9%, tying them for the best record in the majors. Despite the possibility of upsets, it is unlikely in this match-up as Colorado's pitcher, Freeland, has been experiencing difficulties on the mound with a 0-4 record and recent struggles. Facing the AL Central leading Tigers, Freeland may be challenged to pitch longer innings due to the double header, playing into Detroit's advantage. Therefore, it is recommended to bet on the Tigers to cover the runline in this game.

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