Pittsburgh Pirates vs Detroit Tigers Betting Picks & Predictions
The Pittsburgh Pirates will face the Detroit Tigers in the first game of their two-game interleague series, with the Pirates looking to take the series lead. The game is set
Game outlook
The Pittsburgh Pirates will face the Detroit Tigers in the first game of their two-game interleague series, with the Pirates looking to take the series lead. The game is set to take place at Comerica Park at 6:40 PM. ET. Jared Jones (3-4, 3.05 ERA) will start for the Pirates, while Tarik Skubal (6-1, 2.25 ERA) will take the mound for the Tigers. Detroit holds a 6-4 record in their last 10 games against Pittsburgh. The Tigers are the favorites for this matchup, with the betting line opening at -147 and remaining steady.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Pirates +133 | Tigers -147
Spread: Pirates +1.5 (-168) | Tigers -1.5 (+144)
Total: Over/Under 7 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Detroit will win straight-up is 60%.
Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pirates had their winning streak halted by the Braves in their last game, but managed to secure the series win. They are currently in fourth place in the NL Central standings, 1.5 games behind third-placed St. Louis. Pittsburgh will aim to close the gap with a win on Tuesday, which would be their third win in their last four games. The team is averaging 3.96 runs per game and has a .228 batting average (24th in the league). Connor Joe leads the team with a .280 batting average, while Bryan Reynolds leads in home runs and RBI. On the pitching side, the team is giving up 4.02 runs per game with opponents having a .242 batting average against them. Martin Perez is questionable for the next game. Don't forget to check out BetMGM Sportsbook for more sports betting options.