Boston Red Sox vs Detroit Tigers 4/8/23 – On Saturday afternoon, two American League teams eager to get back on track take the field in Detroit for another series. The Boston Red Sox travel to play the middle game of their three-game series against the Detroit Tigers on the road. In the opening game of this series, Boston came from behind to earn a 6-3 victory and take control of the series with Friday off before this contest. In this state, Boston Red Sox are the best MLB bet today to win and cover.
Boston Red Sox vs Detroit Tigers
Date & Time: Saturday, April 8, 2023 at 4:10 PM ET
Location: Comerica Park
TV: Bally Sports Detroit
Boston Red Sox vs Detroit Tigers 4/8/23 Betting Odds
Red Sox
Moneyline: -152
Spread: -1.5 (+111)
Total: 8.5 over (-110)
Tigers
Moneyline: +115
Spread: +1.5 (-156)
Total: 8.5 under (-127)
Boston Red Sox vs Detroit Tigers Analysis
The Boston Red Sox have hit 13 doubles this season and knocked 10 baseballs out of the park. Boston is slugging 0.450 and have been struck out 50 times, while walking 23 times. As a unit, they’re earning 5.9 runs per game which puts them 6th in MLB with 39 RBI’s and 62 hits to their name; their average at the plate stands at 0.256 with 41 runs scored and an OBP of 0.332. The Red Sox have an earned run average of 5.57 this season and have hit 62 batters. Their strikeout to walk ratio is 2.00, giving their pitching staff a collective WHIP of 1.56, as they’ve given up 14 home runs and 41 runs overall. Furthermore, their pitching staff has walked 31 opposing players this season; thus far this season their FIP stands at 5.77 as a unit. The Boston Red Sox have recorded 189 putouts this season, as well as 62 assists and 5 errors. Their fielding percentage of 0.980 ranks 25th in MLB, and they have created 9 double plays. Out of their 567 innings played this season, 67.2% of balls hit into play have been turned into outs – ranking them 18th among professional baseball teams.
The Detroit Tigers have earned a team on-base percentage of 0.257 and an on-base average of 0.201 so far this season. They’ve struck out on 70 occasions while recording 48 hits. Detroit has 5 home runs this year along with 21 RBIs. Their slugging percentage stands at 0.301 as they average 3.00 runs per contest while hitting 7 doubles, walking 18 times, and scoring 21 runs overall. The Tigers pitching staff currently holds a team WHIP of 1.475 and FIP of 5.69 this season, as well as an earned K/BB ratio of 1.65. They rank 22nd in MLB in total hits allowed with 64, conceding 11 homers at an ERA of 6.20. On the season, Detroit’s pitching staff has given up 44 runs while holding an ERA of 6.20. The Detroit Tigers have generated 6 double plays and boast a fielding percentage of 0.984. They have accumulated 68 assists, 4 errors and earned an overall total of 183 putouts this season. Through 549 innings played, their defense has been efficient at 70.3%.
Boston Red Sox vs Detroit Tigers Against the Spread
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Boston’s last 8 games. Boston are 6-0 SU in their last 6 games against Detroit. Boston are 1-8 SU in their last 9 games on the road. The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Boston’s last 8 games when playing on the road against Detroit. The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston’s last 5 games against an opponent in the American League.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Detroit’s last 6 games. Detroit are 2-8 SU in their last 10 games. The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Detroit’s last 10 games against Boston. Detroit are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games at home. The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Detroit’s last 8 games when playing at home against Boston.
Boston Red Sox vs Detroit Tigers Free Pick
Both teams have struggled in the opening week of the season, but that’s where any similarities between the teams end. The Red Sox boast some elite talent and should be even better than what we saw last season – not to mention their first week of 2023! Meanwhile, Detroit continues its rebuild process as they have plenty of youth to build upon as they attempt to return to relevance. According to MLB betting trends, placing your bet on the Boston Red Sox is a wise decision.
Free Pick: Boston Red Sox -1.5 (+111)
