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Detroit Tigers Look to Extend Winning Streak Against Baltimore Orioles in Three-Game Series

The Detroit Tigers (43-24) will face off against the Baltimore Orioles (26-38) in a three-game series starting on Tuesday at Camden Yards. Detroit, leading the AL Central by seven games, defeated the Cubs 4-0 on Sunday while Baltimore is last in the AL East, 13 games behind first place, after losing to the Athletics 5-1. Both teams are missing several key players due to injuries. Sawyer Gipson-Long will be starting for the Tigers and Cade Povich for the Orioles. Baltimore is the betting favorite with a current line of -114. For a detailed prediction of this matchup, be sure to check out our MLB picks for the Detroit Tigers vs Baltimore Orioles game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Tigers +100 | Orioles -114
• Spread: Tigers +1.5 (-198) | Orioles -1.5 (+170)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Baltimore will win straight-up is 53%.

Detroit vs Baltimore Stats

Detroit Tigers

The Detroit Tigers currently have the best record in baseball thanks to strong production at the plate and on the mound. Offensively, the Tigers are fifth in runs scored, eighth in slugging percentage, and eleventh in both on-base percentage and batting average. Spencer Torkelson leads the team with 15 home runs and 45 RBI, while Riley Greene and Kerry Carpenter have also provided solid contributions. Defensively, the Tigers are in the top 10 in three of four major pitching categories, ranking second in WHIP, fourth in ERA, and sixth in batting average against. Tarik Skubal leads Detroit in wins and strikeouts, while Sawyer Gipson-Long will be on the mound on Tuesday. Overall, Detroit is ranked 12th in power rankings, with a strong offense and defense, resulting in a 43-24 record this season.

Baltimore Orioles Analysis

The Baltimore Orioles currently rank 16th in slugging percentage, 22nd in batting average, 25th in runs scored, and 26th in on-base percentage. Cedric Mullins leads the team in home runs and RBI, while Ryan O'Hearn is second in both categories. Baltimore has only three players with 24 or more RBI this season. On the mound, they are 23rd in Quality Starts and in the bottom of the league in WHIP, batting average against, and ERA. Tomoyuki Sugano leads the team in wins and ERA for starters. Cade Povich will start the upcoming game with a record of 1-4 and 5.11 ERA for the season. Overall, the Orioles have a power ranking of 21 and are ranked 24th for offense, 26th for defense, and have a record of 26-38. In their last three matchups, Detroit went 0-3 against Baltimore.

Detroit Tigers Dominate Orioles and Extend Winning Streak

The Detroit Tigers currently hold the best overall record in baseball, having won 10 of their last 14 games and 12 of their last 17 on the road. They have also won each of their previous five matchups against the Baltimore Orioles. Tigers' starter, Sawyer Gipson-Long, made a single appearance this season, allowing five hits and three runs in 3.2 innings. However, he did not factor into the decision in their recent 5-4 victory over the Chicago White Sox. On the other hand, Orioles' starter, Cade Povich, is coming off a strong outing, giving up four hits and two runs in 5.1 innings. Baltimore is currently second to last in covering the runline at 26-38, while Detroit is 8th best at 36-31. Baltimore is set to have Cedric Mullins back in the lineup, but key players Tyler O'Neill and Ryan Mountcastle remain out.

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