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Detroit Tigers Favored to Extend Dominance Over Baltimore Orioles in AL Matchup

In this Tigers vs. Orioles prediction, the Detroit Tigers (43-24) will face off against the Baltimore Orioles (26-38) in the second game of a three-game series in the American League. The Tigers previously swept the Orioles in late April. Casey Mize (2.91 ERA) will start for Detroit, while Zach Eflin (4.47 ERA) will take the mound for Baltimore. The game is scheduled for a 6:35 EST start time. Betting odds favor Detroit, with the current line at -106 for Baltimore.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Tigers -104 | Orioles -106
• Spread: Tigers 0 (-29) | Orioles 0 (+1)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Detroit will win straight-up is 51%.

Detroit vs Baltimore Stats

Detroit Tigers

The Detroit Tigers recently played back-to-back series against Chicago teams, splitting a four-game set with the White Sox and winning two out of three games against the Cubs. Despite the split, the Tigers maintain a strong lead in the AL Central with a seven-game advantage over the second place Twins. Spencer Torkelson, the team's top power hitter with 15 home runs and 45 RBIs, had a two-run double in the last game against the Cubs. Riley Greene and Kerry Carpenter have also been key contributors in the lineup. Casey Mize, with a 6-1 record and a 2.91 ERA, will make his 11th start of the season for the Tigers. With a power ranking of 12, Detroit is ranked 5 in offense, 4 in defense, and holds a 43-24 record for the season.

Baltimore Orioles Analysis

The Baltimore Orioles recently completed a West Coast trip, sweeping the Mariners but losing two out of three games to the Athletics. They are currently last in the AL East, 13 games behind the Yankees. Adley Rutschman had two hits in the last game against the Athletics, maintaining his solid performance this season. Cedric Mullins has returned to the lineup after being reinstated from injury, bringing his power hitting abilities back to the team. Zach Eflin, the right-handed pitcher, will make his 9th start for the Orioles with a 5-2 record. The team has a power ranking of 21 and ranks 24th in offense and 26th in defense. Detroit recently went 0-3 against Baltimore in their last three matchups.

Detroit Tigers Dominate American League Standings Over Struggling Baltimore Orioles

The Detroit Tigers have demonstrated themselves as a formidable team in the American League, whereas the Baltimore Orioles are struggling in the last place in the AL East. Detroit's starting pitcher, Casey Mize, has been a standout performer with an impressive 2.91 ERA and consistent performances in recent games. Conversely, Orioles' pitcher Eflin has struggled with giving up three or more earned runs in three of his last four outings, including a loss where he yielded eight earned runs. Detroit's key players, Greene and Torkelson, have been contributing significantly with two RBIs each in their previous game. The Tigers are expected to maintain their momentum and surpass the Orioles, thus covering the runline. It is advisable to place the bet on the Tigers to win by a margin of two runs or more.

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