Boston Red Sox vs Detroit Tigers Betting Pick & Prediction 8/31/24

From Comerica Park in Detroit, we have the Red Sox and Tigers facing off in an American League matchup. The forecast for Saturday’s game calls for cloudy skies and temperatures in the low 80s. First pitch is at 6:10 PM ET.

Boston is 70-65 this season, and they are 3rd in the AL East, while the Tigers are 4th in the AL Central with an overall record of 68-68. Detroit is favored on the money line today, and the over/under line is currently 7.5 runs. Nick Pivetta is starting for the Red Sox, while the Tigers are starting Tarik Skubal. This game can be seen on BSDET.

DETROIT TIGERS VS BOSTON RED SOX BETTING PICK

The Pick: Detroit Tigers Moneyline -158

This game will be played at Comerica Park at 6:10 ET on Saturday, August 31st.

HOW TO BET THE RED SOX VS TIGERS:

• We have the Tigers winning by a score of 6 to 5
• However, if you’re looking for a run line pick, we like the Red Sox to cover
• As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over

Boston rallied for three runs in the 10th inning in the most recent game of this Red Sox vs. Tigers series. The Red Sox scored one run in the 1st inning but didn’t score another run until putting up three in the top of the 10th, picking up a 7-5 win. Heading into the game, the Red Sox were favored at -120 on the money line.

Tanner Houck started for the Red Sox and went six innings, giving up three hits and striking out six. He didn’t allow a run in the outing but did issue two walks. Kenley Jansen got the win out of the bullpen, and Chris Martin got the save.

Casey Mize started for the Tigers, giving up four earned runs in six innings of work. He finished the game with four strikeouts but allowed one home run. Shelby Miller took the loss out of the bullpen.

Red Sox Records & Stats

Boston is 70-65 overall and trails the Yankees by nine games in the AL East. Currently, they are 3rd in the division and have gone just 18-18 in AL East matchups. The Red Sox took the first game of this series vs. the Tigers, and their overall series record is 21-16-6 this year.

At home, the Red Sox are just 31-38 this year, but they have been good on the road at 39-27. As the road underdog, Boston is 24-22 this year, and they have won three straight road games. As the underdog overall, the Red Sox are 33-34 and 37-31 as the favorite.

The Red Sox have been a solid bet against the run line on the road this season, going 39-27. They have covered the run line in four straight road games and are 3-0 against the run line as an underdog in that span. Overall, Boston’s run line record is 63-72, with an average run margin of 0.1 runs per game.

The Red Sox are on the road in Detroit today, and the O/U line is set at 7.5 runs. Boston’s games have averaged 9.6 runs per game this season, and their O/U record is 70-58. When the O/U line has been set at 7.5 runs, their record is 7-10. Overall, 85.9% of their games have had higher O/U lines than 7.5 runs.

Nick Pivetta gets the start for the Red Sox today as he faces the Tigers on the road. So far this season, he has made 20 starts and has a record of 5-9 with an ERA of 4.61. Pivetta’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.13. In his last outing, he finished with a no-decision, giving up five earned runs in five innings of work. Before that, he had given up two earned runs or fewer in three straight outings. Pivetta’s ERA on the road is 5.52 compared to 5.86 at home.

Over the past eight games, Jarren Duran has been swinging a hot bat for the Red Sox, going 10/30 with three homers and four RBIs. For the season, he is batting .295, which is the best mark in the Red Sox lineup. Duran’s 21 homers is the 3rd best mark on the team and 15th in the league. Rafael Devers has been the team’s top power threat this season, as his 28 homers are the best mark on the team and 8th in the MLB. Devers also leads the Red Sox with 80 RBIs.

As a team, the Red Sox have been one of the league’s best offenses this season, averaging 4.9 runs per game (6th) and batting a collective .258 (3rd). They are also near the top of the league in home runs and have the best team BABIP in the league. Overall, they have the 4th best OPS in the league.

Tigers Records & Stats

Detroit is 68-68 overall and trails the Guardians by 9.5 games in the AL Central. The Tigers are in 4th place in the division and have gone 24-22 in AL Central games. The Tigers have dropped two straight games, and this comes after winning seven of their previous eight games.

At home, the Tigers are 33-34 this year and 35-34 on the road. As the favorite, the Tigers are 30-22 this year and 38-46 as the underdog. Detroit’s overall series record is 19-19-5, and they have won two straight series.

When betting the run line, the Tigers are 71-65 on the season, but they have been much better on the road, going 43-26. At home, they are just 28-39. They are 53-31 vs. the run line as the underdog, but just 18-34 as the favorite. Their average run margin in winning games is 3.6, while their average run margin in losing games is -3.5. They have failed to cover the run line in their last three home games.

The Detroit Tigers are at home today against the Boston Red Sox. The over/under line for the game is set at 7.5 runs, which is lower than their combined run average of 8.4 runs per game. The Tigers have played 83 games this season with over/under lines higher than 7.5 runs, and their over/under record for the season is 69-63. Their average over/under line for the season is 8 runs per game.

Tarik Skubal has been dominant at home this season, coming in with a record of 8-1 and an ERA of 2.28. Overall, he is 15-4 with a 2.58 ERA. Skubal has made 26 starts and has a total of 19 quality starts. His ERA for the season is 2.58, and opponents are batting .202 this year. Skubal most recently faced the White Sox, where he picked up the win, going five innings and giving up three earned runs. Before that, he had given up just one earned run in three straight outings.

Over the past seven games, Kerry Carpenter has been hot for the Tigers, going 9/23 with two homers and eight RBIs. Zach McKinstry is also swinging a hot bat, as he has gone 11/20 in his last seven games. McKinstry also comes into the game on a 10-game hitting streak. Spencer Torkelson has also hit two homers in his last eight games but is batting just .219 over that stretch.

As a team, the Tigers are averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 20th in the league. They are also just 17th in batting average and on-base percentage. Detroit’s offense is led by Riley Greene, who has 19 homers and 56 RBIs this season, with a batting average of .258. Matt Vierling is also a big power threat, as he is 2nd on the team with 15 homers.