The Detroit Tigers have been road warriors in the early going of the season, with the squad going 4-0 away from home while outscoring opponents 29-17. The Tigers will travel to Minute Maid Park for a series against the Houston Astros this weekend, a team who is just 1-3 at home this season.
- The Astros are 4-1 In their past five games against the Tigers.
- The Tigers’ bullpen has been overworked and may be short staffed Friday.
- Only two players in the projected Tigers’ lineup have ever gone yard against Keuchel.
Detroit will send Mike Pelfrey to the mound Friday, after the pitcher got absolutely rocked in his first outing of the year. Pelfrey lasted just 3.2 innings while giving up eight hits and six earned runs in his season debut against the New York Yankees.
The Astros will counter with ace Dallas Keuchel who has not lost a start at home since July 25, 2014. Keuchel, who will be making his first start in Houston this season, went 15-0 with a 1.46 ERA in 18 starts at Minute Maid Park last season.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The moneyline was hovering in the range of -180 for the Houston Astros in this one over at Sportsbook. The over under number was sitting near 8 at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Tigers to win this game 4.9-4.3. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Detroit Tigers vs Houston Astros Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Houston Astros sport a record of 3-7 heading into this matchup, while the Detroit Tigers sit at 5-2 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Houston vs Detroit injuries news.
This game puts the Houston Astros, most recently No. 14 in Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings, up against the Detroit Tigers, who rate a No. 6 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to getting on base, the visiting Detroit Tigers rank No. 2 at 10.5 hits per game. That compares with the Houston Astros No. 15 ranking in that category.
Detroit brings the No. 19-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Astros's No. 26-ranked defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Detroit looks to continue its winning ways following a victory last time out against the Pirates, a 7-4 final on Thursday in support of J Zimmermann at PNC Park.
Houston looks to rebound from a loss to the Royals, who beat them 6-2 on Thursday behind a start from I Kennedy at Minute Maid Park.
- Detroit is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 5 games
- Detroit is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games on the road
- Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 8 of Houston's last 12 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games
- Houston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Detroit at Houston, Saturday, April 16th
