Boston Red Sox vs Detroit Tigers MLB Betting Prediction

MLB Boston Red Sox vs Detroit Tigers Prediction 5/13

The Boston Red Sox travel to face the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. The game is scheduled to start at 6:40 PM. It will be a night game.

Red Sox vs. Tigers Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Tigers MoneyLine -102. The Tigers have a strong record this season, especially at home. Their pitching stats are among the top in the league, which gives them an edge.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 8.5 (-113). Both teams have solid pitching, and the Tigers’ defense is ranked high. This could lead to a lower-scoring game.

Team Trends

  • The Boston Red Sox have a regular season record of 22-21 and are 3 games back in the AL East.
  • The Detroit Tigers hold a regular season record of 27-15 with a strong home performance of 15-5.
  • On May 12th, 2025, the Detroit Tigers defeated the Boston Red Sox 14-2 in a spring training game.
  • In the game on May 12th, Tanner Houck of the Red Sox allowed 11 earned runs in just 2 1/3 innings.
  • Jackson Jobe of the Tigers struck out 7 batters in 5 2/3 innings during the same game on May 12th.

Red Sox vs Tigers Preview

The Boston Red Sox will meet the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on Tuesday night. Brayan Bello will take the mound for the Red Sox. In his four starts this season, Bello has a 2-0 record with an ERA of 2.02. He has pitched 22 1/3 innings so far, showing strong control on the field.

The Tigers will rely on Tyler Holton, who usually pitches in relief. Holton has a 3.12 ERA over 17 1/3 innings this season. While he has not started a game yet, his record stands at 2-2. Both teams will look to their pitchers to set the tone in this game.

Detroit Tigers: Key Players and Stats

The Detroit Tigers have some strong hitters this season. Spencer Torkelson leads the team with a batting average of .238. He has hit 10 home runs and has 33 RBIs. These numbers rank him first in the league for home runs and RBIs. Riley Greene is another important player for the Tigers. He has a batting average of .263 and has hit 9 home runs. Greene is second in the league for both home runs and RBIs with 24. His performance is crucial for the team’s success. Kerry Carpenter also stands out for the Tigers. He has a batting average of .288, the highest among the top hitters. Carpenter has hit 9 home runs and has 21 RBIs. His slugging percentage of .540 is impressive, making him a key player for the team.

Boston Red Sox: Key Players and Stats

The Boston Red Sox have strong hitters this season. Alex Bregman leads the team with a batting average of .309. He has hit 9 home runs and has 31 RBIs. Bregman also leads the league in runs with 29. Rafael Devers is another key player for the Red Sox. He holds a batting average of .285 and has hit 7 home runs. Devers shares the top spot in the league for RBIs with 31. Wilyer Abreu adds power to the lineup. He has hit 11 home runs, leading the league in this category. Abreu’s batting average is .279, and he has 27 RBIs.

Final Betting Pick

The Tigers’ MoneyLine at -102 looks promising due to their strong home record of 15-5. Their pitching staff is among the best, with a team ERA of 3.13 and a WHIP of 1.15, both ranking high in the league. This solid pitching gives them an advantage over the Red Sox, who have a road record of 11-12.

The Under 8.5 at -113 is a solid pick because both teams have strong pitching. The Tigers’ defense ranks high, allowing a batting average against of only .220. With the Red Sox’s ERA at 3.88, it suggests a game with fewer runs, making the Under a reasonable choice.


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