MLB wagering interest swings to the Pittsburgh Pirates vs Detroit Tigers battle on Sunday at Comerica Park as the Tigers try to pick up a win on home turf and reward those moneyline betting.
Pittsburgh puts its faith in starter Trevor Williams to earn a win and boost his personal mark of 0-0. Getting the ball for the Detroit Tigers is Michael Fulmer, who owns a 0-0 record on the season with a 0.00 ERA.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those betting on the visitors in this one found the Pittsburgh Pirates listed as of -105 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Total bettors saw the number open in the area of 8.5, check for odds updates at Sportsbook.
Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 4.3-2.7 result in favor of the Tigers. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs Detroit Tigers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Detroit (0-1) will face the 1-0 Pirates in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Detroit vs Pittsburgh injuries news.
This game puts the Detroit Tigers, most recently No. 30 in Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings, up against the Pittsburgh Pirates, who rate a No. 17 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Detroit Tigers No. 2-ranked scoring average of 10 runs per game, against a Pittsburgh Pirates offense rated No. 1 and scoring 13 runs per game. The Tigers have averaged 14 hits per game to date this season, less than the Pirates hitters have managed (17 per nine innings).
Pittsburgh brings the No. 29-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Tigers's No. 30-ranked defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Pittsburgh needed extra innings to get the job done against the Tigers on Friday as the Pirates defeated them 13-10 at Comerica Park.
Next Betting Matchups
Pittsburgh at Detroit, Sunday, April 1st