Astros vs. Tigers Prediction
Framber Valdez will oppose Matt Manning in Friday night’s pitching matchup at Comerica Park, where the Tigers will host the Astros at 6:40 p.m. ET. With the Tigers listed as heavy underdogs and the total sitting at 9 runs, what’s the best bet tonight in Detroit?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
965 Houston Astros (-180) at 966 Detroit Tigers (+150); o/u 9
6:40 p.m. ET, Friday, August 25, 2023
Comerica Park, Detroit, MI
Astros vs. Tigers Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our MLB Public Betting Page shows that 72% of bets are on the Astros’ moneyline. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
Houston Astros DFS SPIN
J.P. France was left in to give up 10 runs in 2 1/3 innings Thursday in a loss to the Red Sox. France deserved better than being hung out to dry on a day when he had nothing, but the Astros felt short-handed in the pen. Brandon Bielak ended up throwing 112 pitches after replacing him, and the Astros still had Martin Maldonado finish the 17-1 game. France saw his ERA jump from 2.75 to 3.51 on the day. He gave up more earned runs today than in his previous seven outings combined.
Detroit Tigers DFS SPIN
Kerry Carpenter produced all of Detroit’s runs with his first grand slam Wednesday against the Cubs. The slam off Jameson Taillon was Carpenter’s fourth homer in five games and eighth in 12 games. We were rather skeptical of Carpenter after his debut last year, as his exit velocity numbers were pretty underwhelming. However, they’ve improved considerably this year, and he’s also cut back on the strikeouts. Outfield defense is an issue, but he definitely looks like he’ll be a useful player going forward.
Astros vs. Tigers MLB Betting Trends
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston’s last 5 games
Houston is 11-2 SU in its last 13 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Detroit is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit’s last 5 games at home
Astros vs. Tigers MLB BETTING PREDICTION
Give me the over tonight in Detroit. Valdez has struggled of late, posting a 0-2 record with a 6.86 ERA and 6.27 FIP across his last three outings, which is a span of 19 2/3 innings. While Manning is 2-1 with a 3.71 ERA over his last three starts (17 innings), his 5.91 FIP is an indication that he hasn’t been as good as his ERA would suggest.
MLB BETTING PREDICTION: ASTROS/TIGERS OVER 9