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On Monday, a series opener is on the schedule, with the Houston Astros (90-50) visiting the Detroit Tigers (54-86) at 6:40 PM ET. On the hill for the Astros will be Framber Valdez (13-5), opposed by the Tigers’ Eduardo Rodriguez (3-4).
Oddsmakers have set the Astros as the moderate moneyline favorites (-213) on the road versus the Tigers (+181). The total in this contest is set at 7.
Astros vs. Tigers Odds
Run Line
Houston Astros (-1.5)
Moneyline
Astros (-213)
Total
7 Runs (Over: -120, Under: +100)
When, Where, at What Time is Astros vs. Tigers
- Game Day: Monday, September 12, 2022
- Game Time: 6:40 PM ET
- Location: Detroit, Michigan
- Stadium: Comerica Park
Astros Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Aledmys Díaz | 10 Day Injury List | Groin |
| Justin Verlander | 15 Day Injury List | Calf |
| Blake Taylor | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Michael Brantley | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Josh James | 60 Day Injury List | Back |
| Jason Castro | 60 Day Injury List | Knee |
Tigers Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Miguel Cabrera | 10 Day Injury List | Biceps |
| Kyle Funkhouser | 60 Day Injury List | Back |
| Tarik Skubal | 60 Day Injury List | Arm |
| Rony Garcia | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Jake Rogers | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Beau Brieske | 60 Day Injury List | Forearm |
| Casey Mize | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Spencer Turnbull | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Austin Meadows | 60 Day Injury List | Achilles |
Last Time Out: Astros and Tigers
The Astros won 12-4 over the Angels yesterday in their most recent game. Luis Garcia was the winning pitcher after throwing five innings, giving up three earned runs on eight hits while striking out four, while Alex Bregman finished 1-for-3 with a home run and four RBI to lead them offensively.
The Tigers lost to the Royals yesterday, with Tyler Alexander getting the loss while throwing five innings, giving up four earned runs on six hits while striking out two. Spencer Torkelson went 1-for-3 with a double to pace the Tigers’ offense.
Betting Trends
Astros Betting Records and Team Stats
The Astros have been favorites in 120 games this season and won 82 (68.3%) of those contests. Houston has a record of 24-11 in games where oddsmakers favor them by at least -213 on the moneyline. The sportsbooks’ moneyline implies a 68.1% chance of a victory for the Astros. So far this season, Houston and its opponents have hit the over in 51 of their 140 games with a total. The Astros are 74-66-0 against the spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Bregman | 135 | .266 (54) | .377 (10) | .474 (29) | 3.7% (49) | 12.6% (12) | 14.0% (8) |
| Yordan Alvarez | 117 | .292 (16) | .400 (5) | .591 (3) | 6.6% (2) | 19.0% (66) | 14.5% (4) |
| Kyle Tucker | 131 | .259 (69) | .334 (63) | .476 (26) | 4.8% (21) | 15.8% (31) | 10.3% (38) |
| Jose Altuve | 122 | .288 (24) | .375 (12) | .515 (12) | 4.5% (28) | 15.3% (28) | 10.8% (29) |
| Yuli Gurriel | 128 | .244 (91) | .293 (122) | .362 (122) | 1.4% (122) | 12.6% (12) | 5.5% (122) |
Tigers Betting Records and Team Stats
The Tigers have been underdogs in 117 games this season and have come away with the win 44 times (37.6%) in those contests. This year, Detroit has won six of 24 games when listed as at least +181 or worse on the moneyline. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Tigers have a 35.6% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest. Detroit’s games have gone over the total in 54 of their 140 opportunities. In 140 games with a line this season, the Tigers have a mark of 66-74-0 against the spread.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | 127 | .233 (115) | .275 (133) | .373 (117) | 2.4% (92) | 24.8% (113) | 4.7% (132) |
| Harold Castro | 105 | .273 (-) | .304 (-) | .385 (-) | 1.6% (-) | 18.2% (-) | 4.2% (-) |
| Jeimer Candelario | 111 | .205 (-) | .266 (-) | .357 (-) | 3.1% (-) | 23.7% (-) | 6.3% (-) |
| Willi Castro | 101 | .243 (-) | .287 (-) | .358 (-) | 1.7% (-) | 19.8% (-) | 3.9% (-) |
| Jonathan Schoop | 117 | .201 (135) | .235 (138) | .315 (136) | 2.0% (107) | 21.8% (85) | 3.5% (138) |
Astros vs. Tigers Picks and Predictions
Our pick for Astros vs. Tigers sees the Astros (-213 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. As for the total, we recommend betting on the over on 7 runs.