Alfredo Simon out to silence Tigers bats in MLB contest

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Aug 12, 7:05 PM | GrassCamden Yards

Detroit Tigers vs Baltimore Orioles Odds

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MLB wagering interest swings to the Baltimore vs Detroit battle on Friday at Camden Yards as the Orioles try to defend home turf and reward moneyline bettors.

The match puts starter Brad Penny for the Tigers on the hill facing Alfredo Simon for the Orioles. Penny brings a 7-9 mark to the game, while Simon is 2-4 to date on the season.



View Detroit vs Baltimore Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
Baseball odds makers opened the Orioles as +105 moneyline underdogs in this matchup. Over under bettors saw the number open at 9.5.

Power Rankings:
The Orioles sit at No. 12 in the American League in the current MLB power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Tigers sit at an American League No. 10 on the same chart.



How They Match Up:
Rating these teams in several key categories is important for handicappers and Baltimore has the American League's No. 9-rated offensive output, at 8.7 hits per game. The Tigers average 9 hits per game, good for No. 4 on the American League list.

Baltimore owns the American League's No. 14 defense, allowing 5.3 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Detroit's American League No. 10-rated defense.

The Tigers were a 4-3 Sportsbook in their most recent outing on the road against the Indians. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Detroit at -174 on the moneyline, while the total score (7) was good news for UNDER bettors. Detroit hopes solid pitching and defense that led to their last victory - a 10-strikeout performance from Justin Verlander - will prevaiil again after their 4-3 victory against Cleveland at Progressive Field.

In their last action, Baltimore was a 6-3 loser at home against the White Sox. Bettors on Chicago at -117 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (9) sent OVER bettors home happy as well. Baltimore suffered a 6-3 loss against Chicago on Thursday, as Chris Tillman wasn't able to lead his team to victory at Camden Yards.


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

Baltimore Orioles Trends:
When playing on Friday are 4-6
Before playing Detroit are 8-2
After playing Chi White Sox are 5-5
After a loss are 4-6


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


Next up:
Detroit at Baltimore, Saturday, August 13

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