Tigers try to avoid 0-2 hole vs. Orioles

The Detroit Tigers will turn to Justin Verlander on Friday as they try to avoid falling into an 0-2 ALDS hole when they face the Baltimore Orioles in Game 2 of their series.

Verlander went 15-12 with a 4.54 ERA on the season for the Tigers, who were beaten 12-3 at Camden Yards in the opener of the ALDS on Thursday night. Wei-Yin Chen will get the ball for Baltimore on Friday afternoon; Chen went 16-6 with a 3.54 ERA over his 31 starts for the O's this past season.

Detroit Tigers vs Baltimore Orioles Sportsbook Odds and Betting Line

Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had installed the Baltimore Orioles as 111 moneyline underdogs in this particular MLB betting odds matchup. The total, meanwhile, was set early at 7.5 before betting at Sportsbook started to move the line.

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Computer Prediction: Detroit Tigers vs Baltimore Orioles Pick

Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 5.9-4.5 win for the Orioles on Friday. Odds Shark score prediction models pick a 5.9-4.5 result in favor of the Orioles today. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Detroit Tigers vs Baltimore Orioles Odds and Stats.

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

97-66 Baltimore battles the Tigers, currently with a 90-73 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Baltimore vs Detroit injuries news.

According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 3-ranked Baltimore Orioles and the No. 12-rated Detroit Tigers in this matchup.

How Detroit Tigers vs Baltimore Orioles Stats Matchup

When it comes to getting on base, the visiting Detroit Tigers rank No. 1 at 9.6 hits per game. That compares with the Baltimore Orioles No. 7 ranking in that category.

Defensively, Detroit features the No. 20-rated defense on the road, allowing 4.26 runs per game. Baltimore, meanwhile, comes in at No. 9 at home, scoring 4.3 runs per game.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

The Tigers were saddled with a loss last time out in Max Scherzer's start, as they lost 12-3 against Baltimore on Thursday at Camden Yards.

 

Detroit Tigers vs Baltimore Orioles Betting Odds Trends

Detroit is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Detroit is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Baltimore
Detroit is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
Baltimore is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games
Baltimore is 19-5 SU in its last 24 games at home
Baltimore is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Detroit
Baltimore is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Detroit

Next Betting Matchups

Detroit home to Baltimore, Sunday, October 5th

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