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Detroit Tigers Favored to Secure Victory Against Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards

On Thursday night, the Detroit Tigers (44-24) will be facing off against the Baltimore Orioles (26-39) at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The Tigers will be looking to extend their lead in the AL Central, with Tarik Skubal (6-2, 2.16 ERA) taking the mound against Dean Kremer (5-6, 4.98 ERA) for the Orioles. Detroit has a strong record of 7-3 in their last 10 games against Baltimore. The Tigers are the favorites in this matchup with the line opening at -170. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this Tigers vs. Orioles prediction. **Please note that this preview was written prior to Wednesday's game.**

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Tigers -170 | Orioles +154
• Spread: Tigers -1.5 (-110) | Orioles +1.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Detroit will win straight-up is 63%.

Detroit vs Baltimore Stats

Detroit Tigers

The Detroit Tigers are currently leading the AL Central with a seven-game lead over the Twins. They recently won a series against the Cubs and will look to increase their division lead and secure another series win in their upcoming game on Thursday. The team averages 4.86 runs per game, ranking fifth in the league, with a batting average of .250 (11th), on base percentage of .321 (11th), and slugging percentage of .406 (eighth). Riley Greene leads the team with a .276 batting average, while Spencer Torkelson leads with 15 home runs and 45 RBI. On the defensive side, the Tigers give up an average of 3.53 runs per game (fourth in the league), with opponents having a .227 batting average against them (sixth). Their 3.15 ERA ranks fourth and their 1.16 WHIP ranks second in the league. In his last start, Skubal had an impressive performance, giving up only one run in 7.2 innings against the Cubs. With a power ranking of 14, the Tigers are ranked sixth in offense, fourth in defense, and have a 44-24 record for the season.

Baltimore Orioles Analysis

The Baltimore Orioles recently experienced a series loss to the Athletics following a series win over Seattle. They are looking to bounce back from the loss and improve their standing in the AL East with a win in their upcoming game on Thursday. The team has been struggling offensively, ranking 25th in the league with an average of 3.89 runs per game and a .238 batting average. On the defensive side, they are giving up an average of 5.24 runs per game, ranking 26th in the league. Ryan O'Hearn leads the team with a .316 batting average, while Cedric Mullins leads in home runs and RBI. In their last matchup against Detroit, the Orioles came out on top with a 3-0 record. Despite their challenges, the Orioles have a power ranking of 21 and an overall record of 26-39.

Detroit Tigers poised for victory against struggling Baltimore Orioles

The Detroit Tigers have won three of their last five games, while the Baltimore Orioles have won five of their last seven games. Detroit holds an advantage in this matchup due to their strong performance against right-handed pitchers and the recent struggles of Baltimore's pitcher Kremer, who has given up 10 runs in his last four starts, including 10 runs in two starts against the Tigers. On the offensive side, Baltimore has been struggling to hit right-handed pitchers, with a batting average just above .200. Facing Skubal, who has only given up one run in his last three starts, Baltimore is likely to continue facing challenges at the plate. In conclusion, it is recommended to bet on the Detroit Tigers to win the game.

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