Detroit Tigers vs Boston Red Sox 8/11/2023 Picks and Predictions
Detroit Tigers (51-63) vs Boston Red Sox (59-55)
Detroit Tigers vs Boston Red Sox 8/11/2023 – Before the matchup on Thursday, the Tigers held a 51-63 record, reflecting their ongoing struggles in the season. A major contributing factor to their challenges has been the lackluster performance of their offense. Detroit’s slash line for the season stands at .235/.300/.372, placing them at the 27th, 28th, and 29th positions in the majors for those categories. On the road, the Tigers are hitting .223/.291/.365 this year, while they’ve improved to .250/.301/.390 since the All-Star break. Against left-handers, Detroit has a slash line of .242/.309/.389, and they’ve struggled with a .206/.281/.275 line in three games against the Red Sox. For insights and predictions, explore MLB expert picks to make informed betting decisions.
As Boston slices, the Red Sox’s offensive play was strong this season. The Red Sox are slashing at home since the All-Star break, with a .286/.351/.464 batting line .252/.306/.446 and .258/.340/.407 versus left-handers. Refsnyder is 2-3 against Skubal, Verdugo bats .600 in 5 at-bats, Devers and Duran are 1-3, Story and McGuire are 0-2, and Duran is hitting .600 against Skubal.
Tigers vs. Red Sox Game Info
Tarik Skubal (2-1, 3.67 ERA) vs Chris Sale (5-2, 4.58 ERA)
Tarik Skubal, a left-hander who is 2-1 with a 3.67 ERA, is anticipated to get the nod for the Tigers. The lefty pitched 5.1 innings of scoreless relief against the Tampa Bay Rays in his previous start, but he did give up six hits. He has a 4.30 ERA over his previous five outings, and in two road starts this year, he has a 0-1 record with an 11.42 ERA. Detroit’s pitching staff has a team ERA of 4.51, the 21st-best.
The Boston Red Sox will gain a significant player as left-hander Chris Sale is predicted to get the game going. As the Red Sox are five games behind Boston in the race for a Wild Card place, it will be Sale’s first start since June 1. Sale is 5-0 with a 4.58 ERA this season, went 3-0 with a 2.43 ERA in his past five outings, and is 1-0 with a 3.67 ERA in five appearances at home. Boston’s pitching staff has an 18th-ranked team ERA of 4.39.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Boston Red Sox -160, Total Odds: 9
The total went OVER in 10 of Detroit’s last 14 matches on a Friday.
The total went OVER in 6 of Detroit’s last 7 matches played on a Friday when on the road. The Boston Red Sox are 7-1 SU in their last 8 matches when playing at home against Detroit. The total went UNDER in 4 of Boston’s last 5 matches against an American League Central Division opponent. The Boston Red Sox are 9-2 SU in their last 11 matches played on a Friday.
Detroit Tigers Betting Trends
The Detroit Tigers are 4-2 SU in their last 6 matches. The Detroit Tigers are 0-8 SU in their last 8 matches against Boston. The Detroit Tigers are 1-7 SU in their last 8 matches when playing on the road against Boston. The Detroit Tigers are 4-16 SU in their last 20 matches against an American League East Division opponent.
Boston Red Sox Betting Trends
The total went UNDER in 5 of Boston’s last 7 matches. The Boston Red Sox are 4-8 SU in their last 12 matches. The total went UNDER in 8 of Boston’s last 12 matches against Detroit. The total went UNDER in 8 of Boston’s last 10 matches at home.
Detroit Tigers vs Boston Red Sox 8/11/2023 Betting Picks
With Chris Sale’s anticipated return, Boston holds a strong chance to secure a victory and potentially cover the -1.5 run line bet. Sale’s presence on the mound improves Boston’s prospects, despite their 15-22 record on the run line as the home favorite. Despite Detroit’s struggles, expect Sale to dominate through their lineup, which is among the weakest in the majors. Remarkably, Boston has covered the run line in all three previous games against Detroit, winning by an average margin of five runs per game. For valuable insights and analysis, consult the expertise of the best handicappers to enhance your betting decisions.
