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Tigers Look to Regain Winning Form with Skubal on the Mound in Crucial Division Matchup

In the upcoming American League matchup between the Toronto Blue Jays and Detroit Tigers, the teams will be facing off in the third game of a four game series. The Blue Jays currently lead the season series 2-2, coming off a win in the first game of the series. Toronto will have Kevin Gausman on the mound with a 4.01 ERA, while Detroit will send out Tarik Skubal with a 2.19 ERA. The game is scheduled for a 6:10 EST first pitch. Stay tuned for our prediction and updates on this matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Blue Jays +180 | Tigers -200
• Spread: Blue Jays +1.5 (-140) | Tigers -1.5 (+116)
• Total: Over/Under 7 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Detroit will win straight-up is 67%.

Toronto Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays dominated in game one of their series, winning 11-4 on Thursday. They have taken control of the AL East with a 4.5 game lead over the Yankees. Ernie Clement was a standout player in the game, with two hits and four RBIs. He is a versatile infielder who has been performing well this season, batting .284 with five home runs and 31 RBIs. George Springer and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. are also key players for the team, with impressive stats this season. Kevin Gausman, the team's veteran right hander, has been consistent on the mound with a 7-7 record and a 4.01 ERA. He is coming off a strong performance in his last start against the Yankees. The Blue Jays have won six of their last seven games heading into Friday night's matchup.

Detroit Tigers

The Detroit Tigers are currently in a slump, having lost ten of their last 11 games, despite initially having the best record in baseball. They still maintain a strong lead in the AL Central, eight games ahead of the Guardians who are in second place. Tarik Skubal, last season's AL Cy Young Award winner and a two-time All-Star, will be making his 21st start of the season. He has a 10-3 record with an impressive ERA of 2.19, and has 164 strikeouts against just 16 walks. In Thursday's game, Spencer Torkelson hit his 22nd home run of the year. Torkelson, the number one overall pick by the Tigers in 2020, has added 60 RBIs on the season and has reached base in each of his last four games. Riley Greene leads the team in home runs, RBIs, and hits, while Gleyber Torres has the best batting average on the team at .280.

Tigers Look to Regain Winning Form with Skubal on the Mound in Crucial Division Matchup

In a highly anticipated matchup between division leaders, the Tigers are poised to regain their winning form with the talented Skubal taking the mound. Despite recent setbacks, Detroit's impressive lead in the AL Central speaks to the team's skill and potential for success. Skubal boasts one of the best ERAs in baseball and an impressive strikeout to walk ratio, demonstrating his prowess on the mound. With a strong track record of allowing minimal runs in recent starts and the added motivation of pitching after the birth of his child, Skubal is primed for a standout performance. Expect Detroit to make a triumphant return to the win column in this crucial game. It is recommended to bet on Detroit for the victory.

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