Detroit Tigers at Philadelphia Phillies odds, picks and predictions

The Detroit Tigers (26-31) will begin a 3-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies (27-32) on Monday at Citizens Bank Park. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Tigers vs. Phillies odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting since 2019 when Phillies went 3-1 vs. Tigers

The Tigers lost 6-2 to the Chicago White Sox Sunday as they were swept in the 3-game series. Despite its record, Detroit is only 3 1/2 games behind the Minnesota Twins for 1st place in the AL Central.

The Phillies cruised to an 11-3 victory over the Washington Nationals on Sunday for their 2nd straight win following a 5-game losing streak.

Tigers at Phillies projected starters

LHP Joey Wentz vs. RHP Aaron Nola

Wentz (1-5, 7.28 ERA) makes his 12th start. He has a 1.68 WHIP, 3.3 BB/9 and 7.7 K/9 in 47 innings.

• Has given up 3-plus ER in 7 of his 11 starts
• Has pitched at least 6 innings in only 1 start

Nola (4-4, 4.70 ERA) makes his 13th start. He has a 1.13 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 7.8 K/9 in 74 2/3 innings.

• Has allowed multiple ER in 11 of his 12 starts
• His 7.8 K/9 is the lowest mark of his career and is the lowest since his rookie season (a 7.9 K/9 in 2015)

Tigers at Phillies odds

BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:59 a.m. ET.

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Tigers at Phillies picks and predictions

Prediction

Phillies 6, Tigers 4

Even though the Phillies should secure the win at home on Monday, I’ll PASS on their moneyline in this interleague matchup at -250 odds.

PHILLIES -1.5 (-125) is how I’d wager with the woes that Wentz has endured this season. Nola hasn’t been great either, but there is reason to believe he can put together a solid outing against an inconsistent Tigers lineup.

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OVER 8.5 (-115) is the play based on how Wentz and Nola have pitched thus far. The Tigers are 3-0-1 to the Over in their last 4 interleague road games against a right-handed pitcher.

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