Boston Red Sox vs Detroit Tigers 4/6/23 – Two American League teams looking for a fresh start take the field Thursday in Detroit for an opening series against each other. The Boston Red Sox are on the road as they begin a three-game series against the Detroit Tigers. Boston concluded their three-game home series against the Pirates Tuesday night, hoping to avoid a sweep. Unfortunately, they were defeated 4-1 in game three of the series on Tuesday night. Detroit then completed their three-game road set with the Astros on Wednesday afternoon looking for another sweep. Chris Sale and Spencer Turnbull expected to start at bat for each side. The Boston Red Sox will be the winners of this matchup as predicted by the top MLB betting picks.
Boston Red Sox vs Detroit Tigers
Date & Time: Thursday, April 6, 2023 at 1:10 PM ET
Location: Comerica Park
TV: ESP+
Boston Red Sox vs Detroit Tigers 4/6/23 Betting Odds
Red Sox
Moneyline: -146
Spread: -1.5 (+110)
Total: 8 over (-111)
Tigers
Moneyline: +135
Spread: +1.5 (-130)
Total: 8 under (-109)
Boston Red Sox vs Detroit Tigers Analysis
The Boston Red Sox have an earned run average of 6.40 this season and have struck out 48 hitters. Their pitching staff has walked 22 batters, giving them a FIP of 6.16 for the campaign. Their strikeout to walk ratio stands at 2.18, earning their staff a WHIP of 1.64. Additionally, Red Sox pitchers have allowed 12 home runs and 34 total runs this year. The Red Sox have called upon 20 relievers this season, inheriting 3 runners with 66.7% crossing home plate. They have recorded zero saves this season and failed to convert all 0 save opportunities they were presented with. Their save percentage stands at 0.0% as they have only made 3 appearances in save situations while earning 3 holds for the year. Furthermore, Red Sox relief pitchers have entered games with players on base 1 time as well as having 1 appearance in high leverage situations this year. This season, the Boston Red Sox have recorded 135 putouts, 46 assists and two errors. Their fielding rate of.989 puts them 14th in pro baseball; additionally, they’ve generated 6 double plays this season. Furthermore, 65.5% of balls hit into play have been converted into outs from 405 innings played – ranking them 23rd among all baseball teams. Sale has pitched for 1,681 innings and recorded 2,070 strikeouts in his career.
The Detroit Tigers currently boast a team WHIP of 1.500 and FIP of 5.00 as a staff this season, respectively. Their strikeout-to-walk ratio stands at 1.80, placing them 17th in the league for total hits surrendered with 46. They’ve given up 6 homers and allowed 6.14 runs per 9 innings this year – giving the Detroit pitching staff an ERA of 5.93. Detroit relievers boast an inherited score percentage of 55.6% out of 9 base runners they have inherited this season, including 4 times in high leverage situations and 8 times with base runners. Their bullpen pitchers have entered two save chances and earned one save each, placing them 18th overall with a save rate of 50.0% this season. Overall, Detroit has sent 18 relief pitchers to the hill this season; calling on bullpen pitchers in 2 save opportunities, earning 1 save each time. With 396 innings played this season, the Detroit Tigers boast a defensive efficiency of 68.2%. They’ve generated 4 double plays and boast an impressive fielding percentage of 0.984; plus they have 50 assists, 3 errors, and 132 putouts to their credit. Over his MLB career, Turnbull has allowed 263 hits and struck out 259 times in 273 innings.
Boston Red Sox vs Detroit Tigers Against the Spread
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston’s last 7 games. Boston are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games. Boston is 5-0 SU in their last 5 games against Detroit. Boston are 0-8 SU in their last 8 games on the road. The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston’s last 7 games when playing on the road against Detroit.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit’s last 5 games. Detroit are 2-7 SU in their last 9 games. The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Detroit’s last 9 games against Boston. Detroit are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games at home. The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Detroit’s last 7 games when playing at home against Boston.
Boston Red Sox vs Detroit Tigers Free Pick
Both pitchers were spectacular in their season debut, suggesting there could be some positive regression to the mean coming soon. Boston has struggled mightily this season with poor pitching if they hope to make any impact in the tough AL East. MLB betting sites anticipate better performances from Sale as he keeps the Red Sox in the game until their bats make a statement and secure victory for them.
Free Pick: Boston Red Sox -1.5 (+110)
