Tigers vs. Rangers Prediction: Odds, Line & Insights for April 18

The Detroit Tigers (10-8) host the Texas Rangers (10-9) on Thursday at 1:10 PM ET(broadcast on MLB Network). Sportsbooks have opted not to choose a favorite on the moneyline for the contest, installing pick 'em odds, instead. Kenta Maeda gets the starting nod for Detroit while Jack Leiter is Texas' starter for the contest.

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Tigers vs. Rangers Predictions

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Moneyline Odds & Pick

Favorite Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Moneyline Pick Score Prediction
PUSH -110 -110 Tigers Tigers 6, Rangers 5

Moneyline Insights

  • Detroit has gone 6-4 in games it was listed as the moneyline favorite (winning 60% of those games).
  • Texas has been the underdog in nine games this season and won six (66.7%) of those contests.
  • The Tigers have gone 6-4 when playing as moneyline favorites with odds of -110 or shorter (60% winning percentage).
  • The Rangers have a record of 6-3 in games where bookmakers have them as underogs of at least -110 on the moneyline.
  • Based on this contest's moneyline, Detroit's implied win probability is 52.4%.

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Total Odds & Pick

Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds Over/Under Pick
8.5 -105 -115 Over 8.5 runs

Total Insights

  • Detroit and its opponents have gone over the total this season in seven of 17 opportunities.
  • Contests with Texas has gone over the total set by bookmakers in nine of 19 chances this season.
  • In their last 10 games with a total, the Tigers and their opponents have failed to hit the over six times.
  • When it comes to the over/under, the Rangers and their foes are 5-5-0 in their previous 10 contests.

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Tigers vs. Rangers Probable Starting Pitchers

Tigers: Kenta Maeda

  • The Tigers' Maeda (0-1) will make his fourth start of the season.
  • The 36-year-old has pitched to a 6.00 ERA this season with 6 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 3 walks per nine across three games.
  • The Tigers were favored on the moneyline for two Maeda starts this season -- they split the games.
  • Over Maeda's three starts, his team is 1-2.
  • Maeda has had three starts with a set total this season, and the teams combined go over the total in two of those outings.

Rangers: Jack Leiter

  • Leiter will make his first start of the season for the Rangers.
  • The right-hander did not pitch as the moneyline underdog last season.

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Tigers vs. Rangers Stats

Tigers Rangers
3.6
Runs Scored (PG)
4.9
26
MLB Rank (RPG)
10
3.7
Runs Allowed (PG)
4.2
3
MLB Rank (RAPG)
10
.213
Batting AVG
.258
26
MLB Rank (BA)
5
.202
Batting AVG Against
.221
1
MLB Rank (BAA)
3
14
Home Runs
15
28
MLB Rank (HR)
25
18
Home Runs Allowed
20
12
MLB Rank (HRA)
16

How to Watch Tigers vs. Rangers

  • Date: Thursday, April 18, 2024
  • Time: 1:10 PM ET
  • TV: MLB Network
  • Location: Detroit, Michigan
  • Venue: Comerica Park
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