Detroit Tigers vs
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Tigers Favored to Dominate Nationals in Interleague Series Opener

The Detroit Tigers and Washington Nationals are set to begin a three-game series of interleague play with both teams coming off recent series wins. The Tigers, with a record of 53-32, will start Jack Flaherty with a 4.80 ERA, while the Nationals, with a record of 35-49, will start Trevor Williams with a 5.65 ERA. First pitch is scheduled for 6:45 EST. Detroit is the favored team with a -155 opening line. Stay tuned for our Tigers vs. Nationals prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Tigers -155 | Nationals +140
• Spread: Tigers -1.5 (+100) | Nationals +1.5 (-120)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Detroit will win straight-up is 61%.

Detroit vs Washington Stats

Detroit Tigers

The Detroit Tigers displayed dominant pitching in their recent shutout victory on Sunday Night Baseball, allowing only two hits. Tarik Skubal stood out with an impressive performance, pitching seven innings with 13 strikeouts and allowing just one hit. Kerry Carpenter, who had a solo home run and an RBI-triple in the win, is day-to-day with an injury but looked strong on Sunday. Riley Greene leads the team in multiple statistical categories, including home runs and RBIs. Spencer Torkelson also made a notable defensive play and has contributed significantly to the team's offense with 17 home runs and 50 RBIs. The team's current power ranking is 16, with a strong offense averaging 5.01 runs per game. Detroit is performing well this season with a record of 53-32, leading the AL Central by a significant margin of 11.5 games. Jack Flaherty will make his 17th start, aiming to bounce back from a recent losing streak.

Washington Nationals Analysis

The Washington Nationals are currently in last place in the NL East and will need to step up their game as we near the All-Star Break. Despite being a young team with talent, they are three games behind the Marlins for fourth place. CJ Abrams had an impressive game on Sunday, with two hits and three RBIs in their win against the Angels. Abrams, the team's shortstop, leads the Nationals in batting average at .287. Luis Garcia Jr., the second baseman, also contributed with an RBI in the win. James Wood has been a standout player for the Nationals this season, leading the team in home runs and RBIs. Trevor Williams, the right-handed pitcher, will make his 17th start of the season with a 3-9 record. The Nationals are ranked #16 for offense, averaging 4.33 runs per game, and #27 for defense, giving up an average of 5.18 runs per game. Their overall record is 35-49. They recently went 1-2 in their matchups against Detroit.

Tigers Expected to Dominate Nationals in MLB Matchup Due to Strong Pitching Performance

The Tigers appear to be the stronger team in this matchup, particularly given their dominant position in the AL Central. With the better pitcher, Flaherty, on the mound, opting for the runline seems to be the appropriate choice. In contrast, Washington is currently at the bottom of the NL East standings. Flaherty's impressive statistics, including a lower ERA, superior record, and stronger strikeout to walk ratio, indicate a likely victory against the Nationals. In his recent performance against the Cubs, Flaherty was able to keep them scoreless over six innings, demonstrating his capabilities on the mound. Conversely, Williams has struggled in his past five games, giving up two or more earned runs in each. Expect Detroit to secure a comfortable win in this game - selecting them to cover the runline is advisable.

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