San Diego Padres vs Detroit Tigers MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedApril 21, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:April 21, 2025 ,

MLB San Diego Padres vs Detroit Tigers Prediction 4/21

The San Diego Padres will take on the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on Monday, April 21, 2025. The game is set to start at 6:40 PM and will be played under the night sky. Fans can look forward to an exciting game between these two teams.

Padres vs. Tigers Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Padres MoneyLine: 112. The Padres have a strong record this season, especially at home. Their pitching and hitting stats are impressive, making them a good value as the underdog.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 8.5 (-119). Both teams have solid pitching stats, and the Padres’ recent games have shown low-scoring outcomes. This suggests the total runs may stay under the line.

Team Trends

  • The San Diego Padres have a strong home record of 12-1 this season.
  • The Detroit Tigers have an impressive division record of 8-2 this season.
  • Fernando Tatis Jr. had a standout game on April 20th, 2025, with a home run and a triple against the Houston Astros.
  • Spencer Torkelson hit a home run and drove in three runs for the Detroit Tigers on April 19th, 2025, against the Kansas City Royals.
  • The Padres’ starting pitcher, Dylan Cease, struck out six batters in five innings against the Houston Astros on April 20th, 2025.

Padres vs Tigers Preview

The San Diego Padres head to Comerica Park to meet the Detroit Tigers on Monday night. Randy Vásquez will take the mound for the Padres. He has an ERA of 1.74 over 20 2/3 innings this season. Vásquez has allowed no home runs in his four starts, which could be key against the Tigers’ lineup.

Keider Montero will start for the Tigers. In his last game, Montero gave up three home runs and five earned runs over five innings against the Brewers. He will look to improve on his 9.00 ERA. Both pitchers will aim to give their teams a strong start in this matchup.

Detroit Tigers: A Glimpse at the Home Team

The Detroit Tigers have some strong hitters this season. Spencer Torkelson leads the team with a .288 batting average and seven home runs. He also tops the league in runs and RBIs with 17 and 21, respectively. Kerry Carpenter is another key player for the Tigers. He holds a .315 batting average with five home runs. However, Carpenter is dealing with a hamstring issue, making his participation uncertain. On the mound, Keider Montero has made one start this season. He pitched five innings against the Brewers, allowing five earned runs. Montero’s ERA stands at 9.00, and he looks to improve in his next outing.

San Diego Padres: Power at the Plate and on the Mound

The San Diego Padres have a strong lineup. Fernando Tatis Jr. is leading with a .358 batting average. He has hit eight home runs and scored 22 runs. Manny Machado is another key player. He has a .305 batting average and has scored 16 runs. Luis Arraez, with a .287 average, is uncertain due to a head injury. Randy Vásquez is the starting pitcher for the Padres. In his last game, he pitched five innings against the Cubs. He allowed one run and struck out two batters. Vásquez has a 1.74 ERA this season. His control on the mound is a strength for the Padres. The Padres’ team stats show their strength. They have a .276 batting average, the best in the league. Their pitching staff has a 2.74 ERA, ranked second. This combination of hitting and pitching makes them a tough team to beat.

Final Betting Pick

The Padres have a strong home record, winning 12 out of 13 games. This makes them a solid pick for the MoneyLine at 112. Their pitching staff has been effective, with a team ERA of 2.74, which ranks second in the league. Randy Vásquez has also been consistent, allowing only one earned run in his last two starts.

For the Over/Under, choosing under 8.5 seems wise given both teams’ pitching stats. The Padres have a low batting average against of .204, while the Tigers have a respectable ERA of 3.12. Recent games for the Padres have been low-scoring, with scores like 3-2 and 2-1, indicating a trend towards fewer total runs.

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