Houston Astros at Detroit Tigers odds, picks and predictions
The Houston Astros (90-50) take on the Detroit Tigers (54-86) Monday in the opener of a 3-game set at Comerica Park. First pitch is set for 6:40 p.m. ET. Let's analyze Tipico Sportsbook's lines around the Astros vs. Tigersodds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: Astros lead 4-0
The Astros continue to cruise, taking 2 of 3 games from the Los Angeles Angels over the weekend. Houston is 7-3 and 20-10 over its last 10 and 30 games, respectively. They'll travel to Detroit with expectations of a sweep. What could possibly go wrong?
The Tigers had a 3-game win streak snapped Sunday with a 4-0 loss to the Kansas City Royals. They've had their issues with the AL West at just 9-18. They do play markedly better at home with a 30-40 record as opposed to 24-46 on the road.
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Astros at Tigers projected starters
LHP Framber Valdez vs. LHP Eduardo Rodriguez
Valdez (14-5, 2.64 ERA) makes his 27th start. He has a 1.13 WHIP, 3.2 BB/9 and 8.5 K/9 in 170 2/3 IP.
- Has a 1.77 ERA over his last 5 starts
- May 7 vs. Detroit: 6 IP, 9 H, 2 ER, 1 BB and 7 K
Rodriguez (3-4, 4.13 ERA) makes his 13th start. He has a 1.33 WHIP, 3.7 BB/9 and 7.4 K/9 in 61 IP.
- Last 2 starts: 6.55 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 7.4 K/9
- May 7 at Houston: 6 2/3 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 3 BB and 8 K
Astros at Tigers odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:55 a.m. ET.
- Money line (ML) : Astros -220 (bet $220 to win $100) | Tigers +175 (bet $100 to win $175)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS) : Astros -1.5 (-117) | Tigers +1.5 (-103)
- Over/Under (O/U) : 7.5 (O: +105 | U: -130)
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Astros at Tigers picks and predictions
Prediction
Astros 5, Tigers 2
Money line
The Astros are 35-11 against left-handed pitchers this year and should add to that dominance Monday, but their -220 ML is prohibitive. They've scored 4 or more runs in 6 of their last 10 games, so take the ASTROS OVER 3.5 TOTAL RUNS (-165) at a much more reasonable rate.
Run line/Against the spread
Detroit played Houston tough earlier in the season with a trio of 3-2 losses in the 4-game series. The team is a lot different and not as healthy now, though. E-Rod has given up 8 ER through 11 IP across his last 2 starts, and Houston cruises Monday.
Take the ASTROS -1.5 (-117) for a HALF-UNIT.
Over/Under
All 4 games between these teams went Under this season, and the Under has cashed in 7 in a row between these teams. Houston is just 3-6-1 O/U over the last 10, but Detroit is 6-2-2. There's a strong, 12-mph wind blowing in from right-center field and the Under is 3-0-1 in Valdez's last 4 starts.
LEAN UNDER 7.5 (-130).
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