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Detroit Tigers Favored to Win Against Colorado Rockies at Comerica Park with Strong Pitching Advantage

The Colorado Rockies will face off against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park, with Ryan Feltner set to start for the Rockies and Tarik Skubal set to start for the Tigers. The game is scheduled to begin at 1:10 PM EST. Despite Feltner's ERA of 5.09 compared to Skubal's 2.53, Detroit is favored to win with an opening line of -240 that has remained unchanged.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rockies +214 | Tigers -240
• Spread: Rockies +1.5 (-107) | Tigers -1.5 (-108)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Detroit will win straight-up is 71%.

Colorado vs Detroit Stats

Colorado Rockies

The Colorado Rockies are expected to start Ryan Feltner in their upcoming game, following his impressive performance in his last start against the Milwaukee Brewers. Feltner has a record of 2-10 with a 4.96 ERA this season. Overall, the Rockies have displayed average performance on offense and poor performance on defense, ranking last in the league in various pitching statistics. With a power ranking of 29 and a record of 54-91, it is unlikely that the Rockies will make the playoffs this season.

Detroit Tigers Analysis

Before the Wednesday night contest, the Detroit Tigers announced that Tarik Skubal would be starting. Skubal has had a successful season with a record of 16-4, a 2.53 ERA, and a 208/33 K/BB ratio. The Tigers have struggled offensively this season, ranking near the bottom of the league in various categories. However, their pitching staff has been solid, with strong stats in ERA, hits allowed, runs allowed, and strikeouts. Detroit is currently fighting for a wild-card spot in the AL and will need a strong September to make the playoffs. Despite their overall record of 74-71, the Tigers have a power ranking of 2 but are ranked #21 for offense and #7 for defense. In their last three matchups against the Colorado Rockies, Detroit lost all three games.

Detroit Tigers Expected to Dominate Thanks to Pitching Advantage

The Detroit Tigers have a clear advantage in pitching for this upcoming game. Tarik Skubal has consistently performed as one of the top starting pitchers this season with impressive stats, including a 16-4 record, 2.53 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, and a remarkable 208/33 K/BB ratio in 28 starts. Skubal has also effectively limited opposing batters to a .207 batting average and has given up two or fewer runs in five of his last six starts. On the other hand, Ryan Feltner of the Colorado Rockies has struggled with a 2-10 record, 4.96 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, and a 121/45 K/BB ratio in 26 starts this season. Batters facing Feltner have hit .274 against him. With Skubal leading the Tigers' pitching rotation, it is anticipated that Detroit will win by a margin of two or more runs. Therefore, it is recommended to wager on the run line (-1.5) and place your bet on the Detroit Tigers.

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