Pirates vs. Tigers Doubleheader: Expert Picks, Betting Odds, and Top Predictions

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The Pittsburgh Pirates (25-29) and Detroit Tigers (26-27) are set to face off in a doubleheader on Wednesday at Comerica Park, with the first game starting at 12:40 p.m. ET on MLB Network. Let's dive into FanDuel Sportsbook's lines for the Pirates vs. Tigers matchup and share our top MLB picks and predictions for the best bets. Exciting news: the season series is tied 1-1, setting the stage for a thrilling doubleheader!

Here’s a quick breakdown of the season so far:

  • The Pirates took the first meeting 7-4 on April 8 at PNC Park, hitting the Over (8).
  • The Tigers bounced back with a 5-3 win on April 9 as slight underdogs (+108), with the Under (8.5) holding steady.

Both teams are showing some intriguing trends:

  • Pittsburgh is 5-4 in their last 9 games since May 16, with the Over hitting in 4 of their last 5 outings.
  • Detroit just finished off a 14-11 win against the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday, taking 2 of 3 in the holiday weekend series. Impressively, the Over has cashed in 8 of the past 9 games for the Tigers.

Game 1 Projected Starters:

  • Pirates: RHP Jared Jones (3-4, 3.05 ERA)
    • Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 3 ER, 6 H, 1 HR, 3 BB, 5 K in a 9-5 home loss to the San Francisco Giants.
    • 2024 road splits: 2-2, 3.86 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, .221 opponents' batting average, 5 HR, 3 BB, 35 K in 5 starts.
  • Tigers: LHP Tarik Skubal (6-1, 2.25 ERA)
    • Last start: Loss, 5 IP, 4 ER, 6 H, 2 BB, 6 K in an 8-3 road loss to the Kansas City Royals.
    • 2024 home splits: 3-0, 2.61 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, .191 OBA, 8 BB, 33 K in 5 starts.

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Pirates at Tigers Game 1 Odds:

  • Moneyline (ML): Pirates +124 (bet $100 to win $124) | Tigers -146 (bet $146 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Pirates +1.5 (-178) | Tigers -1.5 (+146)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -122 | U: +100)

Expert Picks and Predictions:

  • Prediction: Tigers 4, Pirates 3
  • Moneyline: The Tigers (-146) are a solid bet for the opener. Both pitchers have great splits, but Skubal has been dominant at home, making it tough for the Pirates to overcome.
  • Run Line/Against the Spread: Avoid this bet as the cost (Pirates +1.5 at -178) is too high for the potential return. Stick to the moneyline.
  • Over/Under: Take the Over 6.5 (-122). Despite two strong pitchers, both teams have been hitting the Over lately. The total has gone Over in 8 of the past 9 games for the Tigers and in Skubal’s past 9 starts, thanks to strong offensive support. Jones has also seen the Over in his last 3 starts.

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