Detroit Tigers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates odds, tips and betting trends

At Comerica Park on Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Pirates (9-12) begin a two-game series against the Detroit Tigers (7-14), at 7:10 PM ET. The Tigers are favored at home (-160) against the Pirates (+140). The Tigers will start Michael Pineda (1-1) versus …

At Comerica Park on Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Pirates (9-12) begin a two-game series against the Detroit Tigers (7-14), at 7:10 PM ET.

The Tigers are favored at home (-160) against the Pirates (+140). The Tigers will start Michael Pineda (1-1) versus the Pirates and Bryse Wilson.

The Tigers lost 6-3 against the Dodgers Tuesday, with Eduardo Rodriguez getting credited with the loss. He threw 5 2/3 innings, giving up four earned runs on eight hits while striking out five. Jeimer Candelario went 1-for-4 with a home run and an RBI to lead the Tigers offensively.

The Pirates fell to the Padres 5-2 Tuesday. Bryan Reynolds led the way offensively after going 1-for-4 with a home run in the defeat, while Mitch Keller took the loss on the mound, pitching six innings, giving up one earned run on five hits while striking out five.

Ahead of this Tigers vs. Pirates showdown, here’s what you need to get ready for Tuesday’s MLB action.

Detroit Tigers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Odds and Betting Lines

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  • Favorite: Tigers (-160, bet $160 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Pirates (+140, bet $100 to win $140)
  • Over/under: 7.5

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Tigers Stats and Trends

Tigers Betting Records

  • The Tigers have entered the game as favorites three times this season and won once.
  • Detroit has not entered a game this season as a bigger favorite on the moneyline than the -160 odds on them winning this game.
  • The bookmakers’ moneyline implies a 61.5% chance of a victory for the Tigers.
  • Games involving Detroit have gone over the total set by sportsbooks in eight of 21 chances this season.
  • The Tigers are 8-13-0 ATS in their 21 games with a spread this season.

Michael Pineda (Tigers Probable Starter)

  • The Tigers’ Pineda will make his third start of the season.
  • The right-hander’s last appearance was on Wednesday, when he threw five innings, giving up four earned runs while allowing seven hits against the Minnesota Twins.
  • He has an ERA of 3.60, a strikeout to walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.000 in two games this season.
  • Pineda has pitched five or more innings in two straight games and will look to extend that streak.
  • The Pirates rank 23rd in MLB with 79 runs scored this season. They have a .240 batting average this campaign with 12 home runs (26th in the league).

Tigers Batting Stats

  • The Tigers have hit just 10 homers this season, which ranks 29th in the league.
  • Hitters for the Tigers combine to rank 27th in MLB with a slugging percentage of only .322 this season.
  • Detroit’s .232 batting average ranks 17th in the league this season.
  • The Tigers have scored 67 runs (just 3.2 per game) this season, which ranks 27th in MLB.
  • Detroit has the 15th-ranked on-base percentage in MLB this season (.309).
  • The Tigers rank 15th with an average of 9.0 strikeouts per game.

Pirates Stats and Trends

Pirates Betting Records

  • The Pirates have been victorious in seven, or 38.9%, of the 18 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season.
  • This year, Pittsburgh has won two of 10 games when listed as at least +140 or worse on the moneyline.
  • The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Pirates have a 41.7% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest.
  • Pittsburgh and their opponents have hit the over in eight of their 21 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season.
  • The Pirates have posted a record of 11-10-0 against the spread this season.

Bryse Wilson (Pirates Probable Starter)

  • Wilson makes the start for the Pirates, his fourth of the season. He is 0-0 with a 6.35 ERA and six strikeouts in 11 1/3 innings pitched.
  • His most recent time out came on Thursday, April 21 against the Chicago Cubs, when the righty went three innings, surrendering three earned runs while giving up three hits.
  • The 24-year-old has a 6.35 ERA and 4.8 strikeouts per nine innings over three games this season, while giving up a batting average of .286 to opposing batters.
  • The opposing Tigers offense has a collective .232 batting average, and is 21st in the league with 159 total hits and 27th in MLB play with 67 runs scored. They have the 27th-ranked slugging percentage (.322) and are 29th in all of MLB with 10 home runs.

Pirates Batting Stats

  • The Pirates have hit 12 home runs this season, the fifth-lowest total in MLB action.
  • So far this year, the Pirates rank 23rd in the league, slugging .341.
  • Pittsburgh ranks ninth in MLB with a .240 batting average.
  • The offense for the Pirates is the No. 23 offense in MLB play scoring 3.8 runs per game (79 total runs).
  • Pittsburgh is 21st in baseball with a .301 on-base percentage.
  • The Pirates’ 9.0 strikeouts per game rank 14th in the league.

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Tigers vs. Pirates: Live Streaming Info & Game Time

  • Game Day: Tuesday, May 3, 2022
  • Game Time: 7:10 PM ET
  • Stadium: Comerica Park
  • TV Channel: ATT Sportsnet Pittsburgh
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (Watch for free)

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