Tigers vs. Orioles Pick
Will the Detroit Tigers or the Baltimore Orioles stay somewhat hot when the two open their weekend series tonight at 7:05PM ET?
According to oddsmakers at BetDSI, the Orioles are favored at home, as they are getting odds of -135 to win, while the Tigers are listed with a money line of +115 to prevail. The over/under total for the game has been set at 10.5 runs. The Tigers have won two of three meetings with the Orioles this season.
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The pitching matchup today has Chris Tillman (1-6, 7.65 ERA) on the mound for the Orioles to face Matthew Boyd (5-5, 5.30) of the Tigers. Boyd has allowed at least three runs in his last 10 starts. He has 53 strikeouts with 28 walks and a 1.62 WHIP. Tillman had been pitching better, but then allowed eight runs in 4.1 innings against the Rangers in his last start. He has 50 strikeouts and 32 walks this season with a 1.98 WHIP.
The Orioles are coming in strong, winning their last five games entering this series. Baltimore is now 53-54 on the season and 33-21 at home. The Orioles are putting up 4.65 runs per game this season while allowing 5.21 runs per contest. Baltimore is being led by Jonathan Schoop, who has 24 home runs, 27 doubles and 78 RBI. Adam Jones has 19 home runs with 52 RBI.
The Tigers have won four of their last five games, with series wins over the Astros and Yankees, coming into this weekend. The Tigers are now 49-57 overall and 22-32 on the road. Detroit is averaging 4.83 runs per game on the year while allowing 5.06 per contest. Detroit is being led by Justin Upton, who has 31 doubles, 18 home runs and 69 RBI. Miguel Cabrera has added 13 home runs with 50 RBI.
The Orioles have been on a nice run and the question is, can Tillman keep it going. He has been pretty rough on the mound this year, but faces an inconsistent Detroit lineup. We know Boyd is going to give up at least three runs. Can Baltimore make it more than that? I think the Orioles have found something this week and maybe still feel like they can make a run at the postseason. For that to happen, they have to win these games.
MLB DAILY PREDICTION: BALTIMORE ORIOLES -135