Detroit Tigers vs Pittsburgh Pirates Highlights MLB Odds Menu

The Detroit Tigers host Pittsburgh on Monday, looking to pick up a win and improve their 3-1 mark against the 4-2 Pirates in MLB betting odds action at Comerica Park.

Detroit sends Justin Verlander out against Jonathon Niese for the Pittsburgh Pirates in this game. Verlander is 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA on the season, while Niese is 0-0 on the year and has a 7.20 ERA.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Baseball betting odds makers, including Sportsbook, opened the Detroit Tigers as -125 moneyline favorites in this matchup. Over under total bettors saw the number open at 9 at shops such as Sportsbook.

Odds Shark prediction models pick the Pirates to win this game 4.9-4.1. 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 (3-1) will face the 4-2 Pirates in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Detroit vs Pittsburgh injuries news.

The MLB Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Detroit Tigers rated this week at No. 15 and the Pittsburgh Pirates sitting at No. 2.

Statistical Matchup

Rating these teams in several key categories is important for handicappers and Detroit has baseball's No. 7-rated offensive output, at 11.25 hits per game. The Pittsburgh Pirates average 9.5 hits per game, good for No. 9 on the list.

Pittsburgh brings the No. 8-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Tigers's No. 16-ranked defense.