MLB Predictions: Can Tigers end Rangers’ winning streak? 5/20/17
Can the Tigers finally end the Rangers’ winning streak tonight at 7:15PM ET when the teams meet in Detroit?
The Odds
The Tigers are -150 money line favorites to beat the Rangers tonight according to oddsmakers. Texas, meanwhile, has odds of +130 to pull off the upset at Comerica Park. With A.J. Griffin set to face Justin Verlander in the pitching matchup, the over/under currently sits at 8.5 runs.
Rangers profitable when Griffin starts
Texas is a perfect 5-0 in Griffin’s last five outings on the road and 21-6 in his last 27 starts overall. They’re also 12-1 in Griffin’s last 13 starts when he pitches the second game of a series. In his last four starts after scoring five runs or more in their previous game, the Rangers are 4-0.
Tigers have been excellent bet when Verlander toes rubber
Detroit has won four straight when Verlander starts against a team with a winning record. They’re also 6-2 in his last eight home starts. In Verlander’s last 68 home starts versus a team with a winning record. the Tigers are 47-21.
MLB Predictions
The Tigers have won four of their last five games following a loss. They’re also 4-1 in their last five games after allowing five runs or more in their previous game. In their last seven home games when facing a right-handed starter, Detroit owns a record of 5-2.
On the other side, the Rangers are 10-1 in their last 11 games overall and have won 10 straight. That said, they’re 5-11 in their last 16 road games. They’ve also dropped seven road games versus a right-handed starter in their last 10 games in that situation.
Is it a risk to bet against a red-hot Texas team? Yes. But the Rangers have to lose at some point. Might as well back an ace like Verlander on the other side.
Saturday MLB Prediction: Detroit Tigers -150