Detroit Tigers vs Boston Red Sox Betting Pick & Prediction for 4/17

MLB game preview

The Detroit Tigers will play against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. The game is set for Friday, April 17, 2026, at 7:15 PM. Fans can watch the game on APLTV.

The Tigers come into this game with a 10-9 record and are ranked third in the AL Central. They are on a six-game winning streak. The Red Sox have a 7-11 record and are fourth in the AL East. Both teams will rely on their starting pitchers to set the tone. Casey Mize will start for the Tigers, while Ranger Suárez will take the mound for the Red Sox.

Detroit Tigers Team Preview

The Detroit Tigers are on a five-game winning streak. Their recent games have been close, with four wins by just one run. They have shown good hitting, with 14 hits in their last game against the Kansas City Royals.

Riley Greene and Dillon Dingler have been key players for the Tigers. Greene had three hits and two RBIs in the last game. Dingler added a home run and two RBIs to his performance.

Casey Mize will start the next game for the Tigers. He has a 3.94 ERA and 18 strikeouts this season. Mize will look to keep the winning streak alive against the Boston Red Sox.

Tigers vs Red Sox Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Detroit Tigers vs. Boston Red Sox
  • Venue: Fenway Park in Boston, MA
  • Date: Friday, April 17, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Tigers Moneyline +110, Red Sox Moneyline -132, Tigers Runline +1.5 (-200), Red Sox Runline -1.5 (+164), Total Over 8.0 (-106), Total Under 8.0 (-115)

Boston Red Sox Team Preview

The Boston Red Sox recently showed strong hitting in a win against the Minnesota Twins. They secured a 9-5 victory with 13 hits, including a home run from Trevor Story. Connelly Early pitched well, allowing only one earned run over six innings.

In their recent games, the Red Sox have had mixed results. They lost 6-0 and 13-6 to the Twins before their win. However, they performed well against the Cardinals, winning 9-3 and 7-1, thanks to effective pitching and solid hitting.

Ranger Suárez is the probable starting pitcher for the next game against the Detroit Tigers. He has a 5.02 ERA with 11 strikeouts this season. The Red Sox lineup features hitters like Roman Anthony and Willson Contreras, who have been key contributors so far.

BTB Betting Pick

The Red Sox are favored on the moneyline at -132 against the Tigers, who are at +110. The Red Sox have a better overall batting average and pitching ERA compared to the Tigers. With their higher ranking in key areas, the pick is the Red Sox to win.

The total for the game is set at 8.0 runs, with the over at -106 and the under at -115. Both teams have moderate offensive stats and solid pitching performances, especially the Red Sox with a 3.66 ERA. The projected score suggests a total of around 7 runs, so the pick is under 8.0.