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Tigers' Skubal Leads Charge Against Struggling Angels in Crucial Series Opener

The Los Angeles Angels will face off against the Detroit Tigers in Motor City on Friday night in the first game of a three-game series. The Angels, currently in fourth place in the AL West, are not in playoff contention. The Tigers, on the other hand, are leading the AL Central Division and are on track for a playoff appearance. The pitching matchup for Friday night will feature Kyle Hendricks for the Angels and Tarik Skubal for the Tigers. The game is set to start at 7:10 PM EST. For more information and betting tips on this game, continue reading our Angels/Tigers prediction. Grab our top picks to increase your chances of winning.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Angels +246 | Tigers -288
• Spread: Angels +1.5 (+108) | Tigers -1.5 (-130)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Detroit will win straight-up is 74%.

Los Angeles Angels

The Angels enter this weekend's series in Detroit with a record of 55-60, currently nine games behind the first-place Houston Astros. Despite losing two consecutive games and three out of their last five, they remain focused on analyzing their roster for next season. In their recent loss to the Rays, the Angels fell behind but made a valiant effort to tie the game before ultimately losing 5-4. Veteran righty Kyle Hendricks will take the mound in game one of the series on Friday night, looking to improve his record of 6-8 and bounce back from recent losses. The Angels will be without several key players due to injury, including RF Jorge Soler, RP Robert Stephenson, CF Chris Taylor, and 3B Anthony Rendon.

Detroit Tigers

The Detroit Tigers have been leading the AL Central for most of the season but have recently hit a rough patch. Their once double-digit lead has now shrunk to six games over the Cleveland Guardians. Despite losing three of their last five games, the Tigers still have strong players like Tarik Skubal, who has an impressive record of 11-3 with an ERA of 2.18. However, the team is facing key injuries to players such as Sawyer Gipson-Long, Wilmer Flores, Ty Madden, and Parker Meadows. The Tigers will be looking to bounce back from their recent losses, starting with Skubal on the mound.

Skubal Leads Tigers in Critical Matchup Against Struggling Angels

Skubal exemplifies the qualities of a reliable starting pitcher, poised to halt the Tigers' recent struggles and set them on a winning course. In his last five starts, the Tigers have emerged victorious in three of them, demonstrating Skubal's ability to deliver strong performances. Particularly noteworthy is his impressive 8-1 record and 2.23 ERA in home games this season. In contrast, the Angels have faced challenges in Hendrick's recent outings, losing three of his last five starts. Away from home, Hendrick has struggled with a 2-4 record and a 5.44 ERA. It is crucial for the Tigers to secure a victory in this upcoming game with Skubal on the mound. Skubal excels in limiting walks and amassing strikeouts, which will help stifle the Angels' offense while the Tigers capitalize on scoring opportunities against Hendrick. A Tigers victory by a margin of -1.5 runs is a prudent choice.

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