Jul 5, 2024, 12:59 pm ET in MLB
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Tigers vs Red Sox Prediction: Can Detroit Spoil Cincy’s Streak?

Rain or shine, a battle unfolds tonight (7:10 PM ET) at Great American Ball Park. Our Tigers vs Red Sox Prediction weighs the impact of potential rain on this interleague matchup. Reese Olson starts for Detroit, facing off against Carson Spiers for the favored Reds (-113). With the over/under set at 9 runs, will the Tigers pull off an upset, or will Cincinnati extend their winning streak? Check out the MLB odds today for great betting!

Tigers vs Red Sox Prediction Odds

BET Detroit Tigers (DET) Cincinnati Reds (CIN)
Moneyline -106 -113
Run Line -1.5 +1.5
Total 9

Game Information

  • Game: Detroit Tigers vs. Cincinnati Reds
  • Venue: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati
  • Date: 7:10 ET | July 5
  • Free Live Stream: LiveSports.watch

Tigers vs Red Sox Betting Prediction

Detroit Tigers

Detroit, sitting at 39-48 overall, trails the Guardians by 16 games in the AL Central. Currently, they hold the 4th position in the division and maintain a record of 13-12 against other AL Central teams. The Tigers have been inconsistent both at home (19-22) and on the road (20-26). After losing two of three games in their series against the Twins, they have struggled recently, going 3-7 in their last 10 games. As the road favorite, the Tigers are 5-5 this year and 19-19 as favorites overall. Their series record stands at 10-14-4, having lost three consecutive series.

Detroit aims to rebound after a 12-3 loss to the Twins. Starting pitcher Kenta Maeda struggled, giving up nine earned runs in just 3 2/3 innings. The Tigers’ offense showed some early promise but fizzled out, scoring only two more runs in the second inning. Today, the Tigers face the Reds on the road with an over/under line set at 9 runs, slightly higher than their season average of 8.5 runs per game. Reese Olson, who has a 3.33 ERA, will start for Detroit. Despite the team’s offensive struggles, Riley Greene and Matt Vierling have been consistent, with Greene on a three-game hitting streak. The Tigers need continued strong performances to boost their offensive output and secure a win against the Reds.

Cincinnati Reds

Cincinnati is at home today against the Tigers, coming off a three-game winning streak. The Reds, with a 42-45 overall record, sit 3rd in the NL Central, trailing the Brewers by 9.5 games and holding a 12-14 division record. At home, they are 20-23 this season and 22-22 on the road. As underdogs in 51 games, they are 22-29, while they have a 20-16 record as favorites. Despite a series record of 9-16-3, the Reds’ offense was impressive in their recent 8-4 win against the Yankees, with Frankie Montas pitching five innings and giving up just two runs.

The Reds have an over/under record of 38-46, averaging 8.4 runs per game, great with MLB picks and parlays analyses. When the line is set at 9 runs, they are 1-13-2. They have performed well on the run line, going 48-39 overall, and excelling on the road at 30-14. Carson Spiers will start today, having made two quality starts in a row. Offensively, the Reds rank 15th in runs per game at 4.3, with a batting average of .227 and an OPS of .683. Key hitters like Elly De La Cruz and Spencer Steer have struggled recently but remain crucial to their lineup. Today’s matchup is crucial for both teams; for more insights, check the Tigers vs Red Sox Prediction.

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Betting Picks

BET Orioles vs Mariners Last Game Odds
OU Over 9 -112
ML Reds -113
ATS Reds +1.5

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