Detroit Tigers (21-21) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (20-23)
Detroit Tigers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks May 18 2024 – This Saturday night matchup features the Detroit Tigers, sitting at a balanced .500 record, taking on the slightly trailing Arizona Diamondbacks in a close contest of mid-table teams. Set in the expansive Chase Field, this game not only pits two closely matched MLB teams against each other but also plays a pivotal role for bettors looking at MLB daily picks. The stakes are high as both teams aim to push their season towards a positive trajectory.
Detroit Tigers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks May 18 2024 Game Info
| When: | Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 8:10 PM ET |
| Where: | Chase Field, Phoenix, Arizona |
| TV: | MLBN |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Detroit Tigers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Tigers | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Diamondbacks | TBD | TBD | TBD |
Currently, the specifics of the betting odds are still being defined, reflecting a game that could swing either way. Both teams have had inconsistent performances, making this a particularly tricky but interesting bet.
Jack Flaherty (0-3, 3.88 ERA) vs. Zac Gallen (5-2, 2.86 ERA)
For the Tigers, Jack Flaherty has begun with a tough season which resulted in 0-3 record, although ERA of 3.88 is almost fine. This number is for the strikeouts, with 6 walks, and 48.2 innings – awesome control. Yet, Flaherty’s struggle is how to prevent the number of home runs, 7 at the moment.
Contrarily, the Arizona Diamondbacks display their upper hand with Zac Gallen. He is 5 and 2.86 in the records and has an ERA 2.86 which shows that he is a dangerous pitcher on the mound. His strikeout to walk ratio of 45 in 44 innings shows that his ability to effectively deploy his weaponry is very good, and he deals well with the pressure also.
The course of the game will change according to whether Flaherty is able to combat his home run susceptibility and Gallen maintains his productivity while he is put under pressure. The edge is with Gallen, but Flaherty’s high strikeout rate can also tease difficulties for the Diamondbacks hitters.
Detroit’s Battle at the Plate
The batting averages and on-base percentages of the Tigers are not good and have also been ranked at .228 and .301 respectively. The Nats with 37 of their hits to the fence in the season lag behind in power hitting against the Diamondbacks. They must play to their strengths, using their bullpen as an example. Team ERA of 3.45 and a WHIP of 1.16 so far make them strong.
Diamondbacks’ Offensive Edge
In this case, offense is a stronger suit of Arizona, batting at .248 with a higher .326 on-base percentage. The Eagles slugging percentage of .395 beats the Tigers, who are further complemented by hitting home runs 41 times this season. This offensive power along with the fact that the home field will be on their side may give them the edge in this battle.
Detroit Tigers Betting Trends
Tigers are 2-3 in their last 5 games.
Detroit Tigers are 1-4 in their last 5 games against the spread
Tigers are 11-9 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 3 of Tigers’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 11 of Tigers’ 22 last games at home
Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Trends
Diamondbacks are 2-3 in their last 5 games.
Arizona Diamondbacks are 2-3 in their last 5 games against the spread
Diamondbacks are 11-11 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 2 of Diamondbacks’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 10 of Diamondbacks’ 21 last games at home
Detroit Tigers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Picks
Given the current stats and trends, this game poses a challenging pick for bettors. The pitching matchup slightly favors the Diamondbacks with Gallen on the mound, who has shown more consistency and control this season.
In terms of betting, considering the inconsistency of both teams, a close game is expected. A prop bet on the pitchers’ strikeouts could be more predictable, given their past performances. For those looking at the spread or moneyline, the Diamondbacks might be the safer bet, especially with the home advantage and a stronger offensive lineup.
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Score Prediction: Diamondbacks 5, Tigers 3.
