The Los Angeles Angels (54-77) travel to face off against the Detroit Tigers (66-66) on Tuesday, August 27th. This game will be played at Comerica Park in Detroit and televised on BSDET. The Tigers are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Angels are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Blue Jays. First pitch is set for 5:40 CT.

Angels vs. Tigers Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Tigers (-160)
• Over/Under Prediction: Over 9.5 Runs

• Detroit Tigers have won 10 of their last 15 games.
• Detroit Tigers have scored an average of 5.6 runs per game in their last 15 games.
• Detroit Tigers have a 6-2 record at home in their last 8 home games.
• Los Angeles Angels have lost 8 of their last 10 games.
• Detroit Tigers have a 4-game winning streak.

Angels vs Tigers

The Tigers Took The Last Game Of This Series

Heading into their last game vs. the Blue Jays, the Angels closed out the series with an 8-2 loss. Los Angeles was the +138 underdog on the money line. Things started off well for the Angels, as they got on the board with a run in the 1st inning but gave up the lead right away as the Blue Jays scored in the bottom of the first.

Tyler Anderson got the start for the Angels and took the loss. He only lasted five innings, giving up four earned runs on four hits. Brandon Drury had only one hit, but it was a home run, and the Angels scored their other run in the 8th.

As the underdog, the Angels have struggled this season, posting a 48-62 record, and they have lost five straight series in that role. Overall, they are 12-28-2 in series matchups, and they have a 54-77 record, sitting 16 games behind the Astros in the AL West.

On the run line, the Angels have been a better bet as the underdog, going 63-47, but their overall run line record is 68-63. Their games have averaged 8.8 runs this season, and their over/under record is 63-63. The O/U line of 9.5 runs for today’s game is the highest of the season, as 89.3% of their games have had lower totals.

Johnny Cueto Gets The Start For The Angels

Johnny Cueto and the Angels are on the road to take on the Tigers. Cueto is coming off a loss in his first start of the year, where he went 6 1/3 innings, giving up 3 runs, 2 hits, and 1 home run. He struck out 8 batters in that outing.

Angels Offense Breakdown

Los Angeles comes into the game as one of the worst offensive teams in the league, averaging just 3.9 runs per game, which is 27th in the league. They are also near the bottom of the league in both home runs and team batting average. Zach Neto and Jo Adell are the team’s top home run hitters, but Neto is batting just .256 for the season, and Adell is hitting just .211.

Adell has been swinging the bat better of late, going 8/24 in his last seven games. During this stretch, he has three runs scored and five RBIs. Neto has two homers in his last seven games but is just 5/27 in this stretch.

The Tigers Are Coming Off A Win

Spencer Torkelson had a big game for the Tigers in their 6-3 win over the White Sox to close out their series. He went 3/5 with a homer and three RBIs. The Tigers really broke things open with a five-run 7th inning. Detroit’s offense was the only thing keeping them from a sweep, as they lost the first two games of the series.

Ty Madden got the start for the Tigers, going five innings and giving up just one run on four hits. He only had two strikeouts in the outing and got the win.

As the underdog, the Tigers have a 38-45 straight-up record, but they are 53-30 against the run line. Their overall run line record is 70-62, and their games have averaged 8.4 runs per game this season. Detroit is currently on a four-game winning streak and has an 18-19-5 series record.

Detroit’s straight-up record is 66-66, and they are nine games behind the Guardians in the AL Central. The Tigers are 24-22 against divisional opponents this season. At home, they have a 31-32 record, while on the road, they are 35-34. So far, the Tigers have gone over the total in 68 of their 128 games this season.

Brant Hurter Gets The Start For The Tigers

Brant Hurter is getting the start for the Tigers today at home against the Angels. This will be his first start of the season, as he has made four appearances out of the bullpen. In his last outing, he went 3 2/3 innings and gave up 2 earned runs on 3 hits, but he did pick up the win.

Tigers Offense Breakdown

Riley Greene has been the Tigers’ top power threat this season, as he leads the team with 18 home runs and 55 RBIs. Greene is also batting a solid .263 for the season. Colt Keith has been red hot of late, going 15/35 in his last eight games with one home run and eight RBIs. This has helped him move his season average up to .266.

As a team, the Tigers are averaging 4.3 runs per game, which is 18th in the league. They have been a bit better on the road, also averaging 4.3 runs per game. Overall, their team batting average is just .234, which is 19th in the MLB.

Angels vs Tigers Prediction

Our prediction for today’s Angels vs. Tigers game is to take the Tigers on the money line at -160. We have the Tigers winning this one by a final score of 7-6. If you’re looking for a parlay, we also like the over, as the line is sitting at 9.5 runs.

Looking at today’s starting pitchers, Johnny Cueto is projected to finish with four strikeouts, which is the third lowest among all starters. As for the Tigers, they are projected to finish with 12 K’s, which is the most in the league today.

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