Detroit Tigers Poised for Upset Against New York Yankees After Recent Success for Eduardo Rodriguez and Struggling Form From Carlos Rodon
The Detroit Tigers (63-75, 75-67 RL, 66-66-5 O/U) and the New York Yankees (69-69, 68-70 RL, 62-69-7 O/U) face off in the first of a four-game series on Thursday, with the
Game outlook
The Detroit Tigers (63-75, 75-67 RL, 66-66-5 O/U) and the New York Yankees (69-69, 68-70 RL, 62-69-7 O/U) face off in the first of a four-game series on Thursday, with the Yankees leading the season series 3-1. Eduardo Rodriguez (ERA: 3.11) starts for the Tigers, and Carlos Rodon (ERA: 5.7) takes the mound for the Yankees who are the betting favorite opening at -158 with the line remaining unchanged.
Game Info
When: Thursday, 9/7/2023 @ 7:05pm EST
Where: Yankee Stadium Stadium Tigers vs Yankees Betting Odds Moneyline: Tigers +145 | Yankees -158
Spread: Tigers +1.5 (-147) | Yankees -1.5 (+129)
Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 61%.
Detroit Tigers
The Tigers will have Eduardo Rodriguez on the mound and he has strong history against the Yankees (3.76 ERA, 8-6 record) due to his time with Boston. They are coming off a successful road trip with a sweep against the White Sox, with Spencer Torkelson shining (25 HR, 72 RBIs). Detroit has a 4-6 record in their last ten games, with a 63-75 overall record and an 18th power ranking. Need an RBI guy? Miggy's your man. pic.twitter.com/c0RafBiwHL
New York Yankees Analysis
Carlos Rodon gets the nod on Thursday afternoon and has reported a 5.70 ERA and a 1.34 WHIP . Aaron Judge is playing outstanding with 31 home runs and 58 RBI's and the team is 7-3 in their recent 10 decisions. The New York Yankees are playing better recently, winning two consecutive series. They have a power ranking of 17, and are #22 for their offense (4.25 runs/game), #10 for their defense (4.28 runs/game) with a current record of 69-69. Carlos Rodon gets the start against the Detroit Tigers with a 5.70 ERA and a 1.34 WHIP. Aaron Judge is playing well, with 31 home runs and 58 RBIs, and the team is 7-3 in their last 10 decisions. The Tigers have only gone 2-1 in their last three matchups against the Yankees. G connected for 400. pic.twitter.com/0ZIv7u918m