Detroit Tigers vs San Diego Padres Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/26

MLB game preview

The MLB regular season kicks off with the Detroit Tigers visiting the San Diego Padres. Both teams are looking to start the season on a positive note. The game will take place at PETCO Park in San Diego on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 4:10 PM.

The Tigers, under manager A.J. Hinch, ended last season with an 87-75 record. They will face the Padres, managed by Craig Stammen, who finished last season with a 90-72 record. Starting on the mound for the Tigers is Tarik Skubal, while Nick Pivetta takes the hill for the Padres. Weather conditions at the game include broken clouds and mild temperatures.

Detroit Tigers Team Preview

The Detroit Tigers recently played against the Colorado Rockies and secured a win. They had four hits, with three being extra-base hits. Dillon Dingler made a significant contribution with a home run and two RBIs.

In another game against the Rockies, the Tigers lost by one run. They managed ten hits, and Gleyber Torres drove in three runs. Despite their efforts, the Rockies hit two home runs to clinch the win.

The Tigers also faced the New York Yankees and came out on top by two runs. Framber Valdez pitched over six innings, allowing only one earned run. Javier Báez contributed with two hits, including a double.

Tigers vs Padres Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Detroit Tigers vs. San Diego Padres
  • Venue: PETCO Park in San Diego, CA
  • Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Tigers Moneyline -130, Padres Moneyline +110, Tigers Runline -1.5 (+131), Padres Runline +1.5 (-157), Total Over 7.0 (-109), Total Under 7.0 (-112)

San Diego Padres Team Preview

The San Diego Padres are coming off a strong win against the Seattle Mariners. They scored 10 runs with home runs from Romeo Sanabria and Kale Fountain. Kyle Hart started the game, pitching one inning and allowing one earned run.

Despite recent losses, the Padres have some key players performing well in spring training. Freddy Fermin has a batting average of .395 over 15 games. Jake Cronenworth is also notable with a .333 average in 18 games.

In the upcoming game against the Detroit Tigers, the Padres will rely on Nick Pivetta as their starting pitcher. Pivetta’s recent performance includes a four-inning stint against the Rockies where he allowed four earned runs. The lineup will include Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado, both looking to make an impact.

BTB Betting Pick

The Tigers are favored on the moneyline at -130, while the Padres are at +110. Based on these odds, picking the Tigers to win seems reasonable. The projected score for this game is not available, but the Tigers’ status as favorites suggests they have a better chance to secure the win.

The total for the game is set at 7.0, with the over at -109 and the under at -112. Without specific scoring projections, betting on the under might be a cautious choice given the odds. This suggests a low-scoring game could be likely.