The Los Angeles Dodgers (55-39) travel to face off against the Detroit Tigers (45-49) on Friday, July 12th. This game will be played at Comerica Park in Detroit and televised on SNLA. The Tigers are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Dodgers are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Phillies. First pitch is set for 5:40 CT.
Dodgers vs. Tigers Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Dodgers (+116)
- Over/Under Prediction: Over 8 Runs
- The Dodgers have scored 5 or more runs in 6 of their last 15 games.
- The Dodgers have a better away record (27-20) compared to the Tigers’ home record (22-23).
- The Dodgers have won 3 out of their last 5 away games.
- The Dodgers have a higher league rank (2nd in NL) compared to the Tigers (10th in AL).
- The Dodgers have scored 4 or more runs in 10 of their last 15 games.
Dodgers vs Tigers
The Tigers Took The Last Game Of This Series
Gavin Lux is coming off a big game for the Dodgers, going 2/2 with a homer and a run scored. The Dodgers, however, still took the loss, as Lux’s homer was their only run of the game. Los Angeles was the +131 underdog going into Philadelphia.
Anthony Banda got the start for the Dodgers and took the loss. He only lasted one inning, giving up three runs on three hits. The Dodgers also used nine different pitchers out of the the bullpen. None of them pitched more than two innings.
Los Angeles is 25-22 against the run line on the road this season, with an average run margin of +1.1 runs per game. The Dodgers have an over/under record of 49-45 this season, with their games averaging 8.9 runs. Their games have gone under the total in their last two contests.
The Dodgers are 53-32 as favorites this season, but they are just 2-7 as underdogs. Overall, they hold a 55-39 record and are leading the NL West by seven games over the Padres. Los Angeles has dropped four straight games, including a sweep by the Phillies in their most recent series.
James Paxton Gets The Start For The Dodgers
Left-hander James Paxton gets the start for the Dodgers today as he faces off against the Tigers on the road. He has made 16 starts this year and has a record of 7-2 with an ERA of 4.24. Paxton’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.40. In his last outing, he finished with a no-decision, giving up two earned runs in five innings of work. Before that, he had given up at least one homer in three straight starts. Opponents are batting .243 off Paxton this year, and his ERA on the road is 7.57 compared to 2.72 at home.
Dodgers Offense Breakdown
Shohei Ohtani has been a force at the plate for the Dodgers this season, as his 28 home runs are 2nd in the league and lead the team. Ohtani is also hitting .314 for the season and is 5th in the league with 66 RBIs. Ohtani has also been swinging a hot bat of late, going 6/17 in his last five games with two RBIs. Catcher Will Smith and Chris Taylor have both homered in their last five games, but both are hitting under .200 in that stretch.
As a team, the Dodgers are 5th in scoring at 4.9 runs per game. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5 runs per contest. Overall, they are the league’s top on-base percentage team and lead the league in OPS. The Dodgers are also 2nd in the league in team slugging percentage.
The Tigers Are Coming Off A Win
Heading into their last game vs. the Guardians, the Tigers closed out the series with a 10-1 win. Leading up to the game, they were the slight favorite at -122 on the money line. It was a seven-run 6th inning that really turned things in their favor, and the Guardians could only score one run, which came in the 3rd.
Jack Flaherty put together a good start for the Tigers, going six innings and giving up just one earned run, and picking up the win. Detroit’s offense was carried by Carson Kelly, who went 1/3 with a homer and three RBIs.
As the underdog, the Tigers have struggled this season, posting a 24-30 record. However, they have a 21-19 record as the favorite. Detroit has an overall series record of 12-14-4 and an average run margin of 3.7 runs per game in wins.
Heading into today’s game, the Tigers have won two straight games and are 7-3 in their last 10. They are 4th in the AL Central with a 45-49 record, 13 games behind the Guardians. The over has hit in three straight Tigers games, and their over/under record for the season is 50-41.
Tarik Skubal Gets The Start For The Tigers
Tarik Skubal gets the start for the Tigers today and comes in with a record of 10-3 and an ERA of 2.37. So far this season, he has made 18 starts, and opponents are batting .193 off the left-hander. Skubal has made 13 quality starts this year and is averaging 10.8 strikeouts per nine innings. In his last outing, he pitched seven innings, giving up just one earned run and picking up the win. Looking back over his last four outings, Skubal has a record of 2-1. The Tigers will need another strong outing from him today, as they are facing the Dodgers.
Tigers Offense Breakdown
Heading into today’s game, the Tigers offense is averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 18th in the league. This is also the 14th ranked home run hitting team in the league, but they are batting just .231 as a team and have a collective on-base percentage of just .297. Detroit will be looking for continued strong play from Colt Keith and Gio Urshela, as Keith has gone 9/25 in his last seven games, while Urshela is 10/29 in that stretch.
For the season, Riley Greene is batting .266 with a team-high 17 home runs and 48 RBIs. He is also on a three-game hitting streak. Matt Vierling is 2nd on the team with 12 homers and has gone deep four times in his last seven games. Vierling comes into the game with a season-long batting average of .249.
Dodgers vs Tigers Prediction
We are in agreement with the oddsmakers that the Dodgers are the team to pick in this one, and we would take them on the money line at +116. Our predicted final score is 6-4 in favor of the Dodgers, and with the over/under sitting at 8 runs, we would also be taking the over.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have James Paxton finishing with six strikeouts, which is good for 10th among all starters today. As for the Tigers’ starter, Tarik Skubal, he is projected to finish with six K’s, which would have him seventh.
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Last updated:July 12, 2024 Dodgers, Tigers