Thursday’s matchup between the Rangers and Tigers is set to get started at 1:10 from Comerica Park in Detroit. The Tigers are sending Kenta Maeda to the mound vs. Jack Leiter for the Rangers. Texas comes in with a record of 10-9, while the Tigers are just above .500 at 10-8.

Currently, the over/under line is at 8.5 runs, with the Rangers being the slight favorite on the money line at -109. If you’re looking to watch this game on TV, it can be seen on MLBN.

TEXAS RANGERS VS DETROIT TIGERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Texas Rangers Moneyline -109

This game will be played at Comerica Park at 1:10 ET on Thursday, April 18th.

HOW TO BET THE RANGERS VS TIGERS:

  • We have the Rangers winning by a score of 6 to 4
  • If you’re looking for a run line pick, we also like the Rangers to cover
  • As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 10 runs and like the over

It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Rangers vs Tigers series. Texas went into the matchup as +123 underdogs and squeaked out a 5-4 win. The Rangers had a three-run 6th inning, and the Tigers could only muster one run in the 7th inning. Heading into the game, the Rangers had lost three straight.

Dane Dunning got the start for the Rangers, going just five innings while giving up one run and striking out five. Kirby Yates got the win out of the bullpen, and Shelby Miller took the loss for Detroit. Tarik Skubal pitched well for the Tigers in the loss, going 6 1/3 innings and striking out six.

Corey Seager, Adolis Garcia, and Jonah Heim each had two hits and two RBIs for the Rangers’ offense. Parker Meadows did the most damage for the Tigers, going 1/3 with a home run and three RBIs.

Rangers Records & Stats

Texas currently leads the AL West on an overall record of 10-9. Coming into today’s game vs. the Tigers, the Rangers hold a half-game lead over the Angels. So far, the Rangers have been the favorite nine times, and they are 3-6 in those games. As the underdog, which they have been ten times, Texas has gone 7-3.

Looking at their series record, Texas is currently at 2-2-1, and they are on a two-series losing streak. At home, the Rangers have gone 5-5 compared to 5-4 on the road.

When the Rangers are the underdog, they have been a solid bet against the run line, going 7-3. They have a run line record of 9-10 overall and are 5-4 against the run line on the road. Texas has an average run margin of 0.7 runs per game this season.

The Texas Rangers have an over/under record of 9-10 this season, and the average over/under line for their games is 9 runs. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, the Rangers have gone 2-4. Their games have averaged 9.2 runs per game this season, and today’s over/under line is set at 8.5 runs.

For today’s game against the Tigers, the Rangers will rely on Jack Leiter to set the tone. It’s his debut for the season and he’s looking to put together a strong start in his debut.

Our player projections for the Rangers’ offense have Corey Seager leading the team in total hits today, with his total being the 3rd best in the league. Marcus Semien is 4th in the league in terms of total hits, and his home run projection is 4th in the league. If you’re looking for a Rangers player to hit a home run, our model likes Adolis García, as he has the best odds to hit a home run on the team and in the league today.

Tigers Records & Stats

Detroit’s overall record currently sits at 10-8, and they are 3rd in the AL Central. Looking at their divisional record, the Tigers are 5-2. So far, they have been good on the road, putting together a record of 6-2. At home, they are just under .500 at 4-6.

When favored, Detroit has gone 6-4 this season and 4-4 as the underdog. At home, they are 1-2 as the underdog. The Tigers’ series record is 2-1-2, and their most recent series came vs the Rangers, which they lost.

When betting the run line on the Detroit Tigers, it’s been a mixed bag. They are 6-12 overall, but they are 4-4 on the road. They have been a better bet as the underdog, going 5-3, compared to 1-9 as the favorite. Their average run margin is -0.1, but they have been outscored by 1.1 runs per game at home. Their average run margin in winning games is 2.3, while it drops to -3.1 in losses.

So far this season, the Detroit Tigers have played 17 games, and their over/under record is 7-10. The average over/under line in their games has been 8 runs. Their combined run average in games this season is 7.2. In the one game where the over/under line was set at 8.5 runs, the over/under outcome was under. Overall, 12 of their games have had over/under lines set at less than 8.5 runs, and in those games, the over/under record is 6-6. In the five games where the over/under line was set at 8.5 runs or more, the over/under record is 1-4. Their game against the Texas Rangers today has an over/under line of 8.5 runs.

Kenta Maeda will be getting the start for the Tigers today as they take on the Rangers. Maeda has started three games this season and has yet to pick up a win. He has gone 6 innings in each of his last two starts, but he took the loss in his most recent outing, giving up 3 earned runs to the A’s.

Our model is projecting Kerry Carpenter to have a strong game at the plate for the Tigers, as he has the highest hits projection on the team and the 2nd highest home run projection. In fact, his home run projection is 9th best in the league today. Spencer Torkelson is also expected to provide some power, as he has the top home run projection on the team and the 8th best in the league. Riley Greene is our 2nd best hitter in terms of total hits for the Tigers.