A key battle on the MLB odds menu sees visiting Baltimore duelling Detroit on Thursday at Comerica Park.

Zachary Britton gets the ball in front of a hostile crowd for the Orioles on this day; he's 10-10 on the season. The Tigers, meanwhile, will counter with Jacob Turner, who will be looking to improve on his 0-1 mark.



View Baltimore vs Detroit Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
The visitors opened as +-160 moneyline underdogs in this one at most online sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark. The total opened at 9 for those preferring over under wagers.

Power Rankings:
The MLB Power Rankings at Odds Shark show the American League's No. 11-rated Orioles taking on the American League's No. 8-rated Tigers in this contest.



How They Match Up:
Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features Detroit's American League No. 4-ranked scoring average of 4.7 runs per game, against a Orioles offense rated No. 7 and scoring 4.3 runs per game in the league. The Tigers have averaged 9.4 hits per game to date this season, more than the Orioles hitters have managed (8.8 per nine innings).

Comparing defensive stats, Baltimore owns the American League's No. 14-rated road mark, allowing 5.4 runs per game on the highway. Detroit, on the other hand, rates No. 4 in scoring at home.

Last time out for Baltimore, they were a 6-4 Sportsbook as they battled the Red Sox on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Orioles at +230 were rewarded, while the 10 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors. The Orioles enjoyed a 6-4 victory at the expense of the Red Sox on Wednesday, with Tommy Hunter throwing 6 2/3 innings of 9-hit ball at Fenway Park.

Last time out for Detroit, they were a 6-3 Sportsbook as they battled the Royals on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Tigers at -110 were rewarded, while the 9 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors. The Tigers grabbed a win last time out, defeating Felipe Paulino and the Royals 6-3 on Wednesday at Kauffman Stadium.


Baltimore Orioles Trends:
When playing on Thursday are 2-8
Before playing Detroit are 6-4
After playing Boston are 3-7
After a win are 6-4

Detroit Tigers Trends:
When playing on Thursday are 8-2
Before playing Baltimore are 5-5
After playing Kansas City are 6-4
After a win are 7-3

A few Orioles at Tigers trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Baltimore's last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Baltimore's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baltimore's last 5 games when playing Detroit
Baltimore is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Detroit is 15-3 SU in its last 18 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing Baltimore
Detroit is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Baltimore


Next up:
Baltimore at Detroit, Friday, September 23