Rangers vs Tigers Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Jun 17

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  • The Tigers (24-39) are -125 favorites vs the Rangers (30-33)
  • Rangers starting pitcher: Jonathan Gray (1-3), 4.84 ERA
  • Tigers starting pitcher: Tarik Skubal (5-3), 2.71 ERA
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The Texas Rangers (+105) visit Comerica Park to take on the Detroit Tigers (-125) on Friday, June 17, 2022. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10pm EDT in Detroit.

The Tigers are betting favorites in this MLB matchup, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+155).

The Rangers vs Tigers Over/Under is 8 total runs for the game.

So far this season, the Rangers are 30-33 against the spread (ATS), while the Tigers are 28-35 ATS.

Rangers vs. Tigers Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Rangers+1.5 -190O 8 -115+105
Tigers -1.5 +155U 8 -105-125

Rangers vs Tigers Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Tigers will win Friday‘s matchup with 76.5% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Rangers and Tigers and up-to-date player injuries.


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Best Rangers Player Prop Bets Today

We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Rangers players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • Corey Seager has hit the Total Bases Under in 21 of his last 26 away games (+14.50 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Nate Lowe has hit the Hits Over in 13 of his last 15 away games (+9.45 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Adolis Garcia has hit the Singles Over in 7 of his last 8 games (+8.25 Units / 101% ROI)
  • Nate Lowe has hit the Total Bases Over in 12 of his last 15 away games (+7.55 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Ezequiel Duran has hit the Total Bases Over in 9 of his last 11 games (+6.75 Units / 45% ROI)

Best Tigers Player Prop Best Bets Today

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Tigers players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • Harold Castro has hit the Runs Under in 7 of his last 8 games at home (+5.10 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Harold Castro has hit the Hits Over in 5 of his last 7 games (+2.95 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Harold Castro has hit the Total Bases Under in 8 of his last 12 games (+1.95 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Willi Castro has hit the Hits Under in 3 of his last 5 games (+1.65 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Harold Castro has hit the Singles Over in 6 of his last 9 games at home (+1.20 Units / 8% ROI)

Tigers vs Rangers Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Austin Meadows 0.5 +525 0.5 -1200
Harold Castro 0.5 +825 0.5 -5000
Javier Baez 0.5 +425 0.5 -800
Jonathan Schoop 0.5 +575 0.5 -1400
Miguel Cabrera 0.5 +525 0.5 -1200

Tigers vs Rangers Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Austin Meadows 0.5 -200 0.5 +145
Harold Castro 1.5 +175 1.5 -250
Javier Baez 0.5 -185 0.5 +125
Jonathan Schoop 0.5 -185 0.5 +130
Miguel Cabrera 0.5 -225 0.5 +155

Tigers vs Rangers RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Austin Meadows 0.5 +160 0.5 -250
Harold Castro 0.5 +180 0.5 -275
Javier Baez 0.5 +175 0.5 -250
Jonathan Schoop 0.5 +180 0.5 -275
Miguel Cabrera 0.5 +160 0.5 -225

Tigers vs Rangers Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Tarik Skubal 6.5 +105 6.5 -150
Jon Gray 5.5 -130 5.5 -110
  • The Texas Rangers have covered the Run Line in 35 of their last 52 games (+16.95 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have hit the Moneyline in 24 of their last 43 games (+8.85 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have hit the Game Total Under in 26 of their last 50 games (+6.15 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Under in 26 of their last 50 games (+5.50 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Texas Rangers have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 23 of their last 43 games (+2.38 Units / 5% ROI)
  • The Detroit Tigers have hit the Game Total Under in 38 of their last 60 games (+17.40 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Detroit Tigers have hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 31 games (+3.30 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Detroit Tigers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Under in 33 of their last 63 games (+3.30 Units / 5% ROI)
  • The Detroit Tigers have covered the Run Line in 16 of their last 31 games (+1.20 Units / 3% ROI)
  • The Detroit Tigers have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 5 of their last 10 games (+0.30 Units / 3% ROI)

Rangers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Rangers have gone 38-25 against the Run Line (+9 Units / 10.83% ROI).

  • 30-33 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.05 Units / 1.54% ROI
  • 26-29 when betting on the total runs Over for -5.95 Units / -8.52% ROI
  • 29-26 when betting on the total runs Under for +0.4 Units / 0.58% ROI

Tigers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Rangers have gone 28-35 against the Run Line (-9.15 Units / -11.87% ROI).

  • 24-39 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.95 Units / -14.54% ROI
  • 21-39 when betting on the total runs Over for -21.7 Units / -31.22% ROI
  • 39-21 when betting on the total runs Under for +16.25 Units / 23.38% ROI

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 20% (9/45) against Jon Gray on sliders this season — 2nd lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 29 total IP; League Avg: 42% — second Percentile.

Left-handed hitters have a chase rate of just 20% (182/914) against Jon Gray since the start of last season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 110 total IP; League Avg: 27% — first Percentile.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 18% (5/27) against Jon Gray on low breaking pitches this season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 29 total IP; League Avg: 49% — first Percentile.

Left-handed hitters have a chase rate of just 19% (33/175) against Jon Gray this season — 7th lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 29 total IP; League Avg: 28% — seventh Percentile.

Tarik Skubal: Tigers Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Opponents are hitting just .104 (5-for-48) against Tarik Skubal’s elevated fastball this season — 2nd best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .228 — 98th Percentile.

Tarik Skubal has allowed a slugging percentage of just .146 (7 Total Bases / 48 ABs) on elevated fastballs this season — 3rd best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .377 — 97th Percentile.

Tarik Skubal has a strike rate of 72% (139/193) with runners in scoring position this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 64% — 100th Percentile.

Tarik Skubal has not walked any of the 70 batters that he has faced when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 6% — 100th Percentile.

Rangers Keys to the Game vs. the Tigers

The Rangers are just 21-6 (.778) when leading entering the 8th inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .925.

The Rangers are 4-24 (.143) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .075.

The Rangers are just 28-29 (.491) when allowing 5 or more extra base hits this season — tied for 10th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .537.

The Rangers are 16-2 (.889) when totaling 10 or more hits this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .722.

Tigers Keys to the Game vs. the Rangers

The Tigers are just 1-28 (.034) when allowing 5 or more runs this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .205.

The Tigers are just 1-17 (.056) when allowing 10 or more hits this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .278.

The Tigers are just 15-21 (.417) at home this season — 6th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .513.

The Tigers are just 3-19 (.136) when their opponents score in the first inning this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .332.

Rangers hitters have an OBP of just .294 (8,286 PA’s) since the start of last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .315.

Rangers hitters have an OPS of just .669 (5,682 PA’s) against RHP since the start of last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .717.

Rangers hitters have an OBP of just .292 (7,144 PA’s) against RHP since the start of 2020 — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .316.

Rangers hitters have an OBP of just .293 (5,682 PA’s) against RHP since the start of last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .314.

Tigers hitters have an OPS of just .571 (1,666 PA’s) against RHP this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .699.

Tigers hitters have an OPS of just .556 (953 PA’s) on the road this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .691.

Tigers hitters have an OPS of just .590 (2,217 PA’s) this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .703.

Tigers hitters are slugging just .315 this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .391.

Rangers pitchers have walked 57 of 564 batters (10%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Rangers pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 40% with two-strikes since the start of last season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 47% against Rangers pitchers this season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

The Rangers pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in 60% of their games since the start of last season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

Tigers pitchers have won only 0% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings on the road this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 24% against Tigers pitchers since the start of last season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Tigers pitchers have allowed an average Exit Velocity of 90.1 MPH (1,573 batted balls) this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 88.7.

Tigers pitchers have won only 7% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 25%.

Tigers vs. Rangers Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Casey Mize (Tigers): Elbow, D60
  • Jacob Rogers (Tigers): Elbow, D60
  • Spencer Turnbull (Tigers): Elbow, D60
  • Dazmon Cameron (Tigers): COVID-19, D10
  • Michael Pineda (Tigers): Finger, D15
  • Matthew Manning (Tigers): Shoulder, D10
  • Jeimer Candelario (Tigers): Shoulder, D10
  • José Cisnero (Tigers): Shoulder, D60
  • Kyle Funkhouser (Tigers): Shoulder, D60
  • Elijah White (Rangers): Wrist, D10
  • Mitchell Garver (Rangers): COVID-19, D10
  • Josh H. Smith (Rangers): Shoulder, D10
  • Jonathan Hernández (Rangers): Elbow, D60
  • Glenn Otto (Rangers): COVID-19, D10

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