The Detroit Tigers are set to host the Toronto Blue Jays for a three-game series starting Friday at Comerica Park in Detroit. The first pitch is scheduled at 6:45 p.m. ET.
The Tigers will be looking to rebound after getting swept by the New York Mets on Thursday. Meanwhile, the Blue Jays dropped two of three in their recent series against the Tampa Bay Rays. Fans can watch the showdown live on Apple.TV or tune into SN590 THE FAN, and WXYT 97.1 FM.
Let’s take a look at the odds, potential starting pitcher, lineup, prediction and betting tips:
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Toronto Blue Jays and Detroit Tigers odds:
Money Line: Toronto Blue Jays (-136), Detroit Tigers (+113)
Run Line: Toronto Blue Jays -1.5 (+135), Detroit Tigers +1.5 (-163)
Total Runs (Over/Under): Toronto Blue Jays 8 (-105), Detroit Tigers 8 (-115)
Preview: Potential starting pitcher and lineup:
Toronto Blue Jays probable starting pitcher: Trey Yesavage
Toronto Blue Jays projected starting lineup:
Ernie Clement
Andrés Giménez
Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
Tyler Heineman
Kazuma Okamoto
Yohendrick Piñango
Davis Schneider
Lenyn Sosa
George Springer
Myles Straw
Jesus Sánchez
Brandon Valenzuela
Daulton Varsho
Right-hander Trey Yesavage is set to take the mound for Friday’s series opener against the Detroit Tigers. Through his first three outings of the season, he recorded a 0.68 ERA and 1.35 WHIP. The Blue Jays are fourth (19-24) in the AL East.
Detroit Tigers probable starting pitcher: Ty Madden
Detroit Tigers projected starting lineup:
Dillon Dingler
Riley Greene
Jahmai Jones
Colt Keith
Hao-Yu Lee
Kevin McGonigle
Zach McKinstry
Wenceel Pérez
Jake Rogers
Zack Short
Spencer Torkelson
Matt Vierling
Gage Workman
Right-hander Ty Madden is scheduled to make his first start of the season after playing as a reliever in two prior games. So far, he has recorded a 2.45 ERA and 0.73 WHIP over 11 innings. The Tigers (19-25) sit fifth in the AL Central.
Prediction: The Toronto Blue Jays are considered the favorites to win the series opener against the Detroit Tigers with a 54% chance at Comerica Park, according to Stats Insider.
Betting Tips:
Money Line: Toronto Blue Jays (-136)
Run Line: Detroit Tigers +1.5 (-163)
Total Runs (Over/Under): 8 runs
Edited by Safeer M S