The Detroit Tigers will visit the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on Monday, July 21, 2025. The game is set to begin at 6:40 PM under clear skies. Fans can catch the action on FDSDE.
Tigers vs. Pirates Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Detroit Tigers +109. The Tigers have a better overall record and a solid road record at 28-22. The Pirates have been struggling, with a 39-61 overall record.
- Over/Under Prediction: Under 7.0 (-109). Both teams have strong starting pitchers, with Paul Skenes having an ERA of 2.01. Recent games for both teams have been low-scoring.
Team Trends
- The Detroit Tigers have a road record of 28-22 this season.
- The Pittsburgh Pirates hold a home record of 26-24 this season.
- Detroit Tigers’ manager is A.J. Hinch, while the Pittsburgh Pirates are managed by Don Kelly.
- The game will be played at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, PA, with clear skies expected.
- The Pittsburgh Pirates are 20 games behind in the NL Central division standings.
Tigers vs Pirates Preview
The Detroit Tigers are set to play against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. The Tigers will rely on Jack Flaherty to lead their pitching. Flaherty has a 4.65 ERA and a WHIP of 1.24. He has a record of 5 wins and 9 losses this season. The Tigers hope for a strong performance from him to secure a win.
On the other side, the Pittsburgh Pirates will have Paul Skenes on the mound. Skenes has an impressive ERA of 2.01 and a WHIP of 0.93. Despite his strong stats, his record stands at 4 wins and 8 losses. The Pirates will look to capitalize on Skenes’ pitching to gain an advantage at home.
Pittsburgh Pirates: Key Players and Stats
The Pittsburgh Pirates have some standout players this season. Andrew McCutchen leads the team with 8 home runs. He also has a batting average of .255 and has played in 88 games. Ke’Bryan Hayes is another key player for the Pirates. He has played in 92 games and has a batting average of .237. Hayes has hit 2 home runs and driven in 33 runs. Isiah Kiner-Falefa has a .276 batting average. He has played in 86 games and scored 26 runs. Kiner-Falefa also has 1 home run this season.
Detroit Tigers: Key Contributors and Stats
Spencer Torkelson is leading the Tigers with power. He has hit 21 home runs in 94 games. Torkelson also has a .233 batting average and has driven in 59 runs. Gleyber Torres is another key player for the Tigers. He has a .282 batting average in 87 games. Torres has hit 9 home runs and scored 52 runs. The Tigers’ pitching is led by Jack Flaherty. He has a 4.65 ERA and a WHIP of 1.24. Flaherty has a record of 5 wins and 9 losses.
Final Betting Pick
The Detroit Tigers are a good pick for the money line at +109. They have a solid road record of 28-22, showing they can perform away from home. In contrast, the Pittsburgh Pirates have been struggling with a 39-61 overall record, which includes a home record of 26-24. The Tigers’ better overall performance this season makes them a strong choice.
The under 7.0 prediction is supported by the strong starting pitchers for both teams. Paul Skenes of the Pirates has an impressive ERA of 2.01, while Jack Flaherty of the Tigers has a decent ERA of 4.65. Both teams have been involved in low-scoring games recently, with the Tigers winning 2-1 against the Rangers and the Pirates losing 2-7 to the White Sox. These factors suggest a low-scoring game is likely.
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Last updated:July 21, 2025 Pirates, Tigers