Boston Red Sox vs Detroit Tigers Prediction 8-13-23 MLB Picks

The Detroit Tigers and the Boston Red Sox meet Sunday in MLB action from Fenway Park. This will be the finale in a three-game series. The Red Sox took a three-run win in the opener, then on Saturday Detroit evened it up with a four-run victory. Check back all season long for free MLB picks at Sports Chat Place. 

Detroit Tigers 

The Tigers didn’t fare too well in Friday’s game, posting just two hits in a 5-2 loss. One hit was a Kerry Carpenter solo homer, and Riley Greene had the other RBI. On Saturday in game two Detroit out-hit the Sox 12-8 in a 6-2 win. Kerry Carpenter posted two solo homers and Spencer Torkelson went 4-for-4 with a solo shot of his own during the victory. 

In the starter role Sunday the Tigers will send out Eduardo Rodriguez. Over his 17 starts this year Rodriguez is 8-5 with a 2.75 ERA and 101 Ks in 101.1 innings. Rodriguez is 4-1 with a 3.63 ERA in his last seven starts, posting 16 earned on 39.2 innings. 

Detroit Tigers Team Facts

• The Tigers have lost each of their last 10 Sunday games against AL East opponents.
• The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in 14 of their last 16 games as underdogs against AL East opponents following a win.
• The Tigers have led after 3 innings in six of their last nine games as road underdogs against American League opponents.
• The Tigers have led after 7 innings in four of their last five games as underdogs against American League opponents.
• The Tigers have led after 5 innings in 10 of their last 14 games as road underdogs against American League opponents.

Boston Red Sox 

Over on the Red Sox’ side, they scored three in the fourth inning during the opener courtesy of a Triston Casas home run. Masataka Yoshida and Connor Wong each had an RBI as well. On Saturday in game two, Boston got a couple of runs and a solo home run from Justin Turner but the offense was pretty lacking. Rafael Devers finished with two of the team’s eight hits, as did Reese McGuire. 

It’ll be Kutter Crawford in the starter role for the Red Sox on Sunday. In his 22 games (14 starts) this year Crawford is 5-6 with a 3.80 ERA and 87 Ks in 85.1 innings. In his last seven starts combined Crawford is 3-2 with a 3.48 ERA to his credit. 

Boston Red Sox Team Facts

• The Red Sox have won each of their last nine games against AL Central opponents following a home loss.
• The Red Sox have failed to cover the run line in each of their last eight day games against American League opponents following a loss.
• The Red Sox have trailed after 7 innings in each of their last eight day games.
• The Red Sox have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last four day games against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.
• The 'Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs' market has hit in each of the Red Sox's last five day games.

Boston Red Sox Player Prop Facts

• Justin Turner has hit a home run in each of the Red Sox's last two day games against AL opponents that held a losing record.
• Connor Wong has recorded at least one RBI in four of his last five home appearances against AL Central opponents.
• Trevor Story has recorded two or more total bases in seven of his eight previous appearances against the Tigers.
• Justin Turner has scored at least one run in four of the Red Sox's last five day games against opponents that held a losing record.
• Trevor Story has recorded at least one hit in each of his eight previous appearances with his team as a favorite against the Tigers.
• Masataka Yoshida ranks 9th amongst qualified players for Batting Average (.300) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Boston Red Sox ranks T1st in the league for doubles this season (255).
• The Boston Red Sox ranks 4th in the league for batting average this season (.261).
• The Detroit Tigers ranks 29th in the league for runs scored this season (463).
• The Detroit Tigers ranks 29th in the league for slugging percentage this season (.374).

ANDREW’S FREE PICK 

I might take a stab on the Tigers here. Probably not touching it, though. That said, if Rodriguez gets some backup from the bats, Detroit might be in good shape. Rodriguez is 2-0 in his last two starts with two combined earned runs in 13.0 innings on 11 hits and four walks. Crawford is coming off a sketchy start himself but otherwise he hasn’t been too bad lately. On Saturday Detroit had a pretty nice all-around game. The offense complimented the pitching, which was solid as well. The Tigers bullpen went 3.2 innings with five hits, one earned and no walks but didn’t manage any strikeouts. That said, Detroit has held opponents to two or fewer runs in two of their last three so they should be in good shape here.