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Tigers vs Astros Prediction, Game Preview, Live Stream, Odds and Picks April 4
Astros Looking To Bounce Back And Even Series With Tigers
Astros Off To Slow Start After Tigers Took First Game Of Series
The Detroit Tigers have not been one of the better teams in baseball for a while, and their MLB playoff odds reflect that.
But they got their first win of the season in the first game of the series with the Houston Astros, 7-6, after scoring a pair of runs in the top of the ninth.
Even with the men’s basketball Final Four in town, Astros fans showed up with 29,272 in attendance. Now the Astros look to get back in the win column.
Tigers Hope To Stack Wins For First Time This Season
The MLB odds are already against the Detroit Tigers, but not because of youngster Matt Manning who will start on Tuesday. He impressed in 63 innings last season with a 3.43 ERA in 12 starts and a 2-3 record. The Tigers hope he continues that pace, and they can generate more offense for him.
The Tigers were last in scoring in 2022 at 3.44 runs per game. They totaled three in a dominating sweep by the Tampa Bay Rays to open the season but broke out for seven runs in Monday’s win over the Houston Astros. Former first-round pick Spencer Torkelson’s production was encouraging, with a pair of runs scored and an RBI.
The Tigers have only played on the road this season, and already have a -17 run differential. They are 2-2 on the over/under.
Astros Need To Win To Salvage First Series Of Season
The Houston Astros had a favorable start to the season but split four games with the Chicago White Sox and now are behind the Detroit Tigers. The Astros send seasoned lefty Framber Valdez to the mound for his second start after he did not allow a run over five innings on Opening Day.
The Astros will be popular among MLB picks after winning last year’s World Series. Their offense has been very good and has scored at least six runs in three of its first five games.
Perhaps the biggest piece of MLB news is the Astros are hitting so well without Michael Brantley (shoulder) and Jose Altuve (thumb).
They have not yet gotten length from their starting pitchers, though, with no starter going more than five innings. But most have limited the damage enough, and the bullpen has had plenty of usage for them to be in games.
The over is 4-1 in the first five games. All five have been at Minute Maid Park, so the support has been great, and the pressure of banner night should be beyond them.
Tigers vs Astros Game Injuries
Tigers vs Astros Head-to-Head
Scores and odds show the Houston Astros have a leg up in the series all time. The Astros have 43 wins, while the Detroit Tigers have 34 wins.
Despite both teams being in the American League, the Astros had been in the National League, which limited the opportunities to play one another. The Astros had won seven straight before Detroit’s win on Monday.
The Astros are 20-8 in the last 28 meetings straight up. Meanwhile, the under is 8-2-1 in the last 11 meetings and 4-1 in the last five in Houston.
Tigers vs Astros Game Information
- Game: Tigers (1-3) vs Astros (2-3)
- Location: Minute Maid Park, Houston
- Day/Time: Tuesday, 8:10 p.m. ET
- Tigers-Astros Live stream: MLB.tv
Tigers vs Astros Betting Lines
Tigers vs Astros Picks and Prediction
The MLB lines favor the Houston Astros, who are the better team even with the injuries they are dealing with. After all, they are the defending World Series champions and expected to be the top team in the American League again, though that was before the season.
Jose Abreu has been a great addition to the lineup, as he is off to an eight for 21 start. Yordan Alvarez has slugged a pair of home runs and driven in nine runs, scoring five while going 6 for 17.
The Detroit Tigers do not have that same level of power or production, but they do have Manning, who can give them solid innings in hopes of keeping the game close.
The Houston Astros are listed at -280 in our Vegas MLB lines. This means that if you wager $100 on Houston Astros, you have a chance to win $36. The Detroit Tigers are +230, offering a chance to win $230 on a $100 wager.
The implied probability attached to the betting lines gives Houston Astrosa 73.68% chance to win, with Tigers at 30.30%
