Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the MLB regular season match.
The Detroit Tigers continue their fight for a wild-card spot in the American League. This evening, the Tigers conclude their series against the Colorado Rockies. In the previous two meetings, the home team emerged victorious with a combined score of 18-4.
Detroit Tigers
There are few reasons to doubt that the Tigers will achieve a sweep. They are set to start left-hander Tarik Skubal. He's a contender for the American League Cy Young Award this season with 16 wins, 4 losses, and a 2.53 ERA. Advanced metrics also suggest that Skubal is unlikely to see a significant drop in performance by the end of the season.
Colorado Rockies
The Colorado Rockies are sharing the bottom position in the National League with the Miami Marlins. The Rockies have lost six of their last nine games. They will start Ryan Feltner, making him a less-than-ideal candidate for an underdog bet. Feltner has a record of 2-10 this season with a 4.96 ERA. In terms of expected runs allowed and strikeout frequency, he is in the lower third of the league.
Detroit Tigers — Colorado Rockies Prediction
The Detroit Tigers are significantly stronger both in terms of their starting pitching and bullpen. In the past month, their relievers have allowed 1.97 runs per nine innings compared to 4.47 runs from their opponents. We have almost no doubt in a home victory—this is a must-take bet.
