MLB Predictions at online bookmaker Sportsbook.com have the Detroit Tigers listed as a -114 moneyline favorite in tonight's inter-league matchup with the St. Louis Cardinals. Detroit had the day off yesterday, but lost a three game set in Pittsburgh over the weekend. This evening's game is scheduled to get underway at 8:15pm ET at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.
The Tigers dropped two out of three against the Pirates this past weekend, bringing their record to a still respectable 34-29. Detroit, despite losing three of their last four games, has a three game lead over the Minnesota Twins in the American League's Central division. The Tigers are a mediocre 17-18 on the road this season and they are 2-4 against the National League.
Detroit was 12-3 versus NL opponents in 2008, including 2-1 record against St. Louis.
Starting tonight for the Tigers is right-hander Justin Verlander. Verlander has returned to his 2007 form this year, garnering a 7-2 record in 13 starts with a 3.02 ERA. In 86.1 innings, the 26 year old has walked just 25 while striking out 106. The Old Dominion product has been near flawless in his last five starts (Detroit 4-1), working 36 innings and yielding just five earned runs.
The Cardinals are 34-30 after losing two out of three against the Indians over the weekend. The Red Birds scored just six runs in the series and are averaging a dismal 3.7 runs per game over their last 10. They are in second place in the National League Central and a game behind the first place Brewers. They are 19-15 at Busch Stadium this season, but are 2-6 in their last eight home outings.
Adam Wainwright will take the ball tonight for Tony LaRussa. The Georgia native is 6-4 this year in 13 starts with a 3.49 ERA. The Cardinals are 1-2 in the right-hander's last three starts (20 innings pitched) as he has given up 24 hits and 10 earned runs in that span.
MLB Trend: The Tigers are 8-1 in their last nine games playing as a favorite against an NL team with Verlander starting.
Sportsbook.com MLB Predictions: Tigers vs Cardinals Odds & MLB Picks
Detroit Tigers -1.5 (+140), Over 7.5 (-105), -114 (Moneyline)
St. Louis Cardinals +1.5 (-160), Under 7.5 (-115), +104 (Moneyline)
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