The Milwaukee Brewers (38-26) travel to face off against the Detroit Tigers (31-33) on Sunday, June 9th. This game will be played at Comerica Park in Detroit and televised on BSWI. The Brewers are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Tigers are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Brewers. First pitch is set for 12:40 CT.
Brewers vs Tigers
It was a low-scoring game in the most recent game of this Brewers vs Tigers series. Milwaukee went into the matchup as -176 favorites and squeaked out a 5-4 win. Detroit had a chance to tie or win the game in the 9th inning but could only muster one run.
Both teams scored one run in the first inning, and then the Tigers went silent until they broke out for three runs in the 6th. As for the Brewers, they scored the game’s go-ahead run in the 6th and didn’t score another run after that.
Freddy Peralta only went 3 1/3 innings for the Brewers but gave up just three hits and three earned runs. Jared Koenig got the win out of the bullpen, and Trevor Megill got the save. Casey Mize had a rough outing for the Tigers, giving up three earned runs in 5 1/3 innings of work.
Milwaukee is on the road today, taking on the Tigers with an overall record of 38-26. The Brewers lead the NL Central by 6.5 games over the Reds and have gone 16-8 against other teams in the division. Milwaukee has won two straight games, and they are 7-3 across their last 10.
At home, the Brewers have gone 18-10 this year, and they have been a solid team on the road, putting together a record of 20-16. As the underdog, the Brewers are 19-14 this year and 19-12 when favored. Milwaukee’s overall series record is 11-7-2 this year.
When betting the run line, the Brewers have been a better bet on the road (21-15) than at home (13-15). They’ve been a strong bet as an underdog (23-10) and a poor bet as a favorite (11-20). Their average run margin in all games is +1.1, but it jumps to +3.7 in their wins and drops to -2.8 in their losses.
When the Milwaukee Brewers are on the road, the over has hit in 36 of their 63 games this season. The Brewers have hit the over in nine of their 13 games when the line has been set at 7.5 runs. Their games have averaged nine runs per game this season, and the over has hit in their last two games.
Bryse Wilson Gets The Start For The Brewers
Bryse Wilson is looking to bounce back from a rough outing out of the bullpen, as he gets the start for the Brewers today vs. the Tigers. In that appearance vs. the Phillies, he took the loss, going 5 2/3 innings and giving up three earned runs. Looking back over his last four outings, Wilson has finished with a no-decision in three straight games. Wilson’s ERA for the season is 3.35, and he has a record of 3-2. Opponents are batting .222 off Wilson this season, and his WHIP is 1.23.
Brewers Offense Breakdown
William Contreras comes into the game with a four-game hitting streak, and he has been one of the Brewers’ top hitters all season, batting .309 with a team-leading 46 RBIs and eight homers. Willy Adames and Rhys Hoskins are also in double figures in homers but have batting averages of just .240 and .233, respectively. Adames is looking to turn things around, as he is hitting just .189 over his last 10 games.
As a team, the Brewers are 4th in scoring at 5 runs per game, and they have been even better at home, averaging 5.6 runs per contest. They have been one of the league’s top home run-hitting teams and are also one of the league’s best in terms of batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage.
Detroit is 31-33 overall and trails the Guardians by 10.5 games in the AL Central. The Tigers have dropped three straight games, and they are also down two straight at home vs. the Brewers. So far, they have gone 14-17 at home and 17-16 on the road this season. Their record in the AL Central is 10-9 this year.
As the underdog, the Tigers are 16-20 this season compared to 15-13 as the favorite. Looking at their overall series record, the Tigers are 9-7-4 this year. Detroit’s record as the home favorite is 10-11, and they are 4-6 in their last 10 games overall.
The Tigers have been a tough team to handicap on the run line this season, as they have a losing record against the run line overall but have been profitable on the run line on the road. They have been a good bet as an underdog on the run line but have struggled as a favorite. Their average run margin in winning games is +3.4, while it is -3.6 in losing games.
Today’s over/under line for the Detroit Tigers game against the Milwaukee Brewers is set at 7.5 runs. The Tigers have gone over the total in 36 of their 62 games this season, and their games have averaged 8.5 runs per game. Their over/under record when the line is set at 7.5 runs is 11-8, and their over streak is at 3 games.
Tarik Skubal Gets The Start For The Tigers
Tarik Skubal gets the start for the Tigers today and comes in with a record of 7-1 and an ERA of 1.97. Skubal has made 12 starts this year and has turned in nine quality starts. In his last outing, he finished with a no-decision, going six innings and giving up one earned run on six hits. Before that, he had won three straight starts. Skubal’s ERA at home is 2.11, and he is 4-0 at home this year. On the road, he is 3-1 with a 1.95 ERA.
Tigers Offense Breakdown
Over his last seven games, Riley Greene is batting just .231, but he does have five runs scored and has driven in two runs. For the season, he is batting .238 with a team-high 11 home runs. Kerry Carpenter has been a bright spot for the Tigers, as he is batting .283 overall and has gone deep eight times this season.
As a team, the Tigers are averaging 4.1 runs per game, which is 19th in the league. They have been a better offensive team on the road, averaging 4.3 runs per contest. Overall, they are batting just .228 and have the 18th ranked home run total in the MLB.
Brewers vs Tigers Prediction
Our prediction for today’s Brewers vs. Tigers game is to take the Brewers on the money line, with the payout being +146. We have the Brewers winning this one by a final score of 5-4.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Bryse Wilson going three spots ahead of Tarik Skubal in terms of projected strikeouts. Skubal is projected to finish with seven K’s, which is the best among all starters today.
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Last updated:June 9, 2024 Brewers, Tigers