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The Detroit Tigers (75-71) welcome the Colorado Rockies (54-92) to Comerica Park Thursday. First pitch in the finale of the 3-game series is set for 1:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Rockies vs. Tigers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Tigers lead 2-0
The Rockies lost the series-opening game 11-0 Tuesday and then followed that up with a 7-4 defeat Wednesday.
Colorado has won 3 of its last 6 though, beating the Milwaukee Brewers on the road in 2 of 3 in its prior series. The Rockies, who are just 22-55 on the road this season, are 1-3 against the spread (ATS) in their last 4 games and are 71-75 ATS on the season.
The Tigers, despite being over .500, sit 4th in the AL Central. They have won 4 straight games, beating the Oakland A’s in 2 of 3 the series prior, and are 7-3 over their last 11. Detroit is 37-34 at home and 79-67 ATS.
Rockies at Tigers projected starters
RHP Ryan Feltner vs. LHP Tarik Skubal
Feltner (2-10, 4.96 ERA) makes his 27th start. He has a 1.41 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 7.9 K/9 in 138 IP.
- Last start: Win, 6 IP, 1 ER, 2 H, 3 BB, 6 K in 3-2 home win over the Milwaukee Brewers Friday
- 2024 away stats: 2-7, 3.99 ERA (79 IP, 35 ER), 1.28 WHIP, 7.6 K/9 in 14 starts
- First time facing Tigers
Skubal (16-4, 2.53 ERA) makes his 29th start. He has a 0.95 WHIP, 1.7 BB/9 and 10.8 K/9 in 174 IP.
- Last start: No-decision, 5 2/3 IP, 2 ER, 9 H, 0 BB, 7 K in 7-6 road loss to the Oakland A’s Friday
- 2024 home stats: 9-1, 2.18 ERA (91 IP, 22 ER), 0.87 WHIP, 10.3 K/9 in 14 starts
- Career vs. Rockies: 1-0, 0.00 ERA (6 IP, 0 ER), 0.83 WHIP, 9.0 K/9 in 1 start
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Rockies at Tigers odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of MLB odds. Lines last updated at 6:22 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Rockies +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Tigers -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rockies +1.5 (-105) | Tigers -1.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Rockies at Tigers picks and predictions
Prediction
Tigers 4, Rockies 3
Moneyline
PASS.
The Tigers (-250) are far too sizable of a favorite to play here, especially considering the Rockies do have a solid option on the mound. The Rockies (+200) aren’t worth a play as an underdog either.
Run line/Against the spread
BET ROCKIES +1.5 (-105).
The Rockies have played well as of late and are 3-3 ATS in their last 6 games. Feltner has started just 3 games since the middle of August, but the Rockies have won all 3.
While the Tigers have been almost unbeatable with Skubal on the mound (19-9), they are just 1-3 ATS in his last 4 starts, so games have consistently been close in his starts. Four of the Tigers last 7 games have ended within 1 run.
Take ROCKIES +1.5 (-105).
Over/Under
BET UNDER 7.5 (-110).
The Tigers and Rockies both have strong starting pitchers. The Tigers are 5-5 O/U in their last 10 games and have allowed just 6 runs in their last 4 games.
The Rockies are 2-7 O/U in their last 9 games, scoring 4 or fewer in all 9 and 2 or fewer in 5 of those. They are 71-72-3 O/U on the season. Take UNDER 7.5 (-110).
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