Detroit Tigers vs
San Diego PadresPredictions & Preview

Tigers Riding Hot Streak, Padres Favored in Series Opener

The Tigers have been on a hot streak, winning two in a row and going 8-2 in their last 10 games. They currently sit in fourth place in the AL Central, 8.5 games out of first place and 4.5 games out of the AL Wild Card. The Padres have won two of their last three games and are back at home after a road trip. They are tied with the Diamondbacks for second place in the NL West and the top NL Wild Card spot. The Padres are heavy favorites in the upcoming series opener against the Tigers, with Joe Musgrove starting on the mound for San Diego.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Tigers +172 | Padres -196
• Spread: Tigers +1.5 (-122) | Padres -1.5 (+108)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Diego will win straight-up is 66%.

Detroit vs San Diego Stats

Detroit Tigers

The Detroit Tigers have recently won their last two games, only giving up one run in each. In their latest game at home, they defeated the Boston Red Sox 4-1, with Riley Greene and Spencer Torkelson hitting two-run home runs each. The Tigers currently rank sixth in the Majors in team ERA but only 20th in runs scored. Greene leads the team in home runs and RBI, breaking a four-game spell without an RBI in the last game. Matt Vierling leads the team in at bats and has the second most RBI, not recording an RBI in the last five games. Wenceel Perez is likely out for Game 1 of the series due to an oblique injury. With a record of 35-34 on the road, Detroit's strength this season has been their pitching staff, only giving up more than three runs once in their last seven games. As of Monday morning, the team has yet to decide on a starting pitcher for Game 1. With a power ranking of 4, Detroit is ranked 22 in offense, scoring an average of 4.22 runs per game, and 9th in defense, allowing an average of 4.12 runs against them per game. They currently have a season record of 70-68.

San Diego Padres Analysis

The San Diego Padres have established themselves as a strong road team in the National League, holding the best road record at 41-29. In their recent series against the Tampa Bay Rays, they secured a series win by taking two out of three games, with a final 4-3 victory in which Jackson Merrill, Xander Bogaerts, and Jurickson Profar contributed key RBIs. The team ranks sixth in the Majors for runs scored and 14th in team ERA. Manny Machado leads in HR and RBI, while Luis Arraez stands out with the fifth-best batting average in the Majors. The Padres are 37-31 at home and will have Joe Musgrove starting the series opener. Musgrove, with a 4-4 record and 4.44 ERA, has shown strength in his recent outings, particularly in his last two home starts where he did not allow any runs. The Padres' offense ranks 10th in the league, and their defense is 12th, leading them to an overall record of 78-61. In their upcoming series, the Padres will face the Detroit Tigers, against whom they have had mixed results in the past.

Detroit Tigers on Winning Streak, San Diego Padres Favored in Upcoming Matchup

The Detroit Tigers are on an impressive winning streak with victories in eight of their last 10 games, mainly due to their strong pitching performance, as they have allowed only one run in each of their past two games. However, as of Monday morning, the team has yet to announce a starting pitcher for their upcoming game. On the other hand, the San Diego Padres have won two of their last three games and are currently ranked sixth in the majors in runs scored. Despite pitcher Joe Musgrove's recent struggles, he is expected to perform well against a Detroit team that ranks 20th in runs scored. The Padres are projected to be solid on the mound and in hitting, leading to a victory in the first game of this series. It is recommended to take the Padres with a run line of -1.5 runs for better odds.

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