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

Justin Verlander, with a record of 9-5 on the season, gets the ball for the Tigers, while the Orioles trot Miguel Gonzalez to the mound in this one. He is 1-0 so far in 2012.



View Detroit vs Baltimore Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
The visitors opened as 160 moneyline favorites in this one at most online sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark. The total opened at 8 for those preferring over under wagers.

Power Rankings:
According to new MLB Power Rankings here, it's the American League No. 13-ranked Orioles and the American League No. 5-rated Tigers in this matchup.



How They Match Up:
When it comes to getting on base, the visiting Tigers rank No. 4 in the American League at 9.3 hits per game. That compares with Baltimore’s No. 11 ranking in that category.

Defensively, Detroit features the American League's No. 9-rated defense on the road, allowing 4.4 runs per game. Baltimore, meanwhile, comes in at No. 6 in the American League at home, scoring 4.6 runs per game.

Detroit lost its last outing, an 8-6 result against the Orioles on July 14. Bettors who backed the Orioles at +118 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (14) sent OVER bettors to the payout window. Detroit lost in extra innings against the Orioles on Saturday as Baltimore edged them 8-6 at Camden Yards.




Detroit Tigers Trends:
When playing on Sunday are 3-7
Before playing LA Angels are 2-8
After playing Baltimore are 5-5
After a loss are 7-3

Baltimore Orioles Trends:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing Minnesota are 7-3
After playing Detroit are 7-3
After a win are 3-7

A few Tigers at Orioles trends to consider:
Detroit is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Detroit's last 8 games when playing Baltimore
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit's last 7 games when playing on the road against Baltimore
Detroit is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Baltimore's last 8 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Baltimore's last 7 games when playing at home against Detroit
Baltimore is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Baltimore is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games at home


Next up:
Detroit home to LA Angels, Monday, July 16
Baltimore at Minnesota, Monday, July 16