The Tigers will get a chance to face the team they are chasing in the wild-card race this weekend as they get their series with the Orioles underway tonight. Kevin Gausman will take the hill for the O’s, seeking his fifth straight win as he goes up against Detroit’s stud rookie Michael Fulmer (10-6, 2.77 ERA).
Gausman (7-10, 3.58 ERA) has not given up a run in three straight starts and recently earned his first road victory of the year in the Bronx. Before that win, Gausman was 0-9 on the road with an ERA over 5 and opposing batters were hitting over .290 off him.
Fulmer has fallen off his throne a little lately as he’s allowed three or more runs in all of his last three starts. The rook is 1-4 since the all-star break as hitters seem to have adjusted to him a little.
The UNDER is trending tonight as the Orioles have stayed below the set total in seven of their last 10 games and six of the last seven games pitched by Fulmer have gone UNDER.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Detroit was a -111 moneyline favorites earlier in the day at Sportsbook, based on the starting pitcher matchup. That pairing made odds makers at Sportsbook pick an Sportsbook over under number of 8.5.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Orioles to win this game 5.4-3.3. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Baltimore Orioles vs Detroit Tigers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Detroit Tigers bring a 75-64 record to the battle against the 76-63 Orioles. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Detroit vs Baltimore injuries news.
The Detroit Tigers sit at No. 9 in the current MLB power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Baltimore Orioles sit at No. 21 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
At the plate, Detroit owns the No. 4 ranking for hits at 9.19 per game. By contrast, the Baltimore Orioles are rated No. 10 in the same category at 8.95 per game.
Defensively, Baltimore features the No. 23-rated defense on the road, allowing 4.91 runs per game. Detroit, meanwhile, comes in at No. 11 at home, scoring 4.69 runs per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Baltimore looks to rebound from a loss to the Rays, who beat them 7-6 on Wednesday behind a start from D Smyly at Tropicana Field.
Detroit looks to rebound from a loss to the White Sox, who beat them 7-4 on Wednesday behind a start from J Quintana at U.S. Cellular Field.
Next Betting Matchups
Baltimore at Detroit, Saturday, September 10th