Giants vs. Tigers odds, prediction, time: 2023 MLB picks, Monday, July 24 best bets from proven model

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Giants vs. Tigers odds, prediction, time: 2023 MLB picks, Monday, July 24 best bets from proven model

An interleague showdown features the Detroit Tigers (45-54) hosting the San Francisco Giants (54-46) on Monday afternoon. Despite dropping five straight, the Giants are still in second place in the NL West standings. On the other side, the Tigers sit in third place in the AL Central. Ross Stripling (0-3, 5.92 ERA) is starting for Detroit, while Tarik Skubal (0-1, 5.25 ERA) is on the hill for San Francisco. 

First pitch is 1:10 p.m. ET. Caesars Sportsbook lists Detroit as the -120 favorite (risk $120 to win $100) in the Giants vs. Tigers odds. The over/under for total runs scored is 8.5. Before making any Tigers vs. Giants picks, be sure to .

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every MLB game 10,000 times. It went 331-285 on top-rated MLB money-line picks (+357) over the past two seasons. It entered Week 18 of the 2023 MLB season 48-36 (+192) on all top-rated MLB picks this season and has excelled on top-rated run-line picks, going 11-2 (+604). Anybody following has seen big returns.

Now, the model has set its sights on Giants vs. Tigers and just locked in its picks and MLB predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are several MLB betting lines and trends for Tigers vs. Giants:

  • Giants vs. Tigers money line: Tigers -120, Giants +100
  • Giants vs. Tigers run line: Tigers -1.5 (+170)
  • Giants vs. Tigers over/under: 8.5 runs
  • SF: The San Francisco Giants have gone under their team total in 17 of their last 23 games
  • DET: +659 on the money line this year 
  • Giants vs. Tigers picks: See picks at SportsLine

Why you should back the Giants 

Catcher Blake Sabol has tremendous speed and athleticism on the diamond. Sabol has good hands and a compact swing. The 25-year-old has a batting average of .253 with 11 home runs and 35 RBI. In the July 19 game against the Cincinnati Reds, he was 2-of-4 with a solo home run.

First baseman Wilmer Flores has the power and skillset to hit the ball to any part of the field. Flores makes consistent contact and shows the ability to play multiple positions. He hits. 296 with 12 dingers and 31 RBI. On Sunday against the Nationals, Flores went 2-of-4 with a double. See which team to back here.

Why you should back the Tigers

First baseman Spencer Torkelson uses his speed-to-power swing to make contact. Torkelson will be aggressive at the dish and has a quick first step defensively. He is first on the team in both home runs (15) and RBI (53). In his last outing against the San Diego Padres, Torkelson went 2-of-3 with a solo home run.

Center fielder Riley Greene provides Detroit with a talented hitter with great range. Greene has a fluid and quick swing that allows him to make contact in a flash. The 22-year-old offers great speed and awareness in the outfield. He is hitting .302 with seven dingers and 22 RBI. Greene has recorded a hit in five straight games. See which team to back here.

How to make Tigers vs. Giants picks

SportsLine's model is leaning Under on the total and it also says one side of the money line has all the value. You can only get the model's MLB picks at SportsLine.