The Detroit Tigers are set to host the Colorado Rockies in a riveting MLB clash at Comerica Park on September 12, 2024, beginning at 1:10 PM under clear skies. Ryan Feltner, with a 4.957 ERA, will be starting for the Rockies, facing the Tigers’ Tarik Skubal, who comes in with a strong 2.534 ERA.
Reviewing the standings within the 2024 NL West, the Rockies are 14th with a record of 54-92, translating to a .370 winning percentage, including a divisional record of 15-28. Despite their struggles, with only 4 wins in their last 10 games and a current losing streak of 2, their away form shows a record of 22-55. Offensively, they’ve mustered 609 runs, while allowing 837 runs defensively.
In contrast, the Tigers sit 7th in the AL Central with a healthier 75-71 record and a .514 winning percentage, alongside a 24-22 divisional record. They are in good form, with a 4-game winning streak and 7 wins in their last 10 outings. At home, their record is fairly balanced at 37-34, and they have scored a total of 626 runs while conceding 590.
The odds for the game are leaning heavily in favor of the Detroit Tigers. With a point spread of -1.5 and an over/under set at 7.5, the Tigers are favored with a HomeTeamMoneyLine of -282, compared to the Rockies who are underdogs with an AwayTeamMoneyLine of +231. This setup suggests a tighter game, potentially low-scoring, where the Tigers’ defensive edge could crucially dictate the game’s flow.