MLB odds: Astros-Tigers prediction, odds, pick, and more
The Houston Astros and Detroit Tigers are playing a four-game series starting on Thursday night. Houston has been the hottest team in the Majors with 10 straight wins. Detroit has won six of their last 10 games.
The Houston Astros have won 10 straight games and are 46-28 on the season. They have the best offense in the Major League and the lowest strikeout rate in baseball. Houston has won six straight times when playing in Detroit. Luis Garcia will start for Houston in their series opener against the Tigers. He is 5-4 with a 2.82 ERA and 80 strikeouts through 14 starts.
The Detroit Tigers are 32-42 in a rebuild season. They have won six of their last nine games behind their red-hot lineup. The Tigers have also won two of the last three series despite a laundry list of players on the injured list.
Detroit is near the bottom of the league in most offensive categories. The Tigers have scored at least five runs in five of their last seven games. They have also scored a combined 19 runs over their current three-game winning streak. Jose Urena will start for the Tigers against Houston.
The Houston Astros are the best team in the Major League. The Tigers are a team that has been playing well recently. They are going to play the heavyweight champs.
