Detroit Tigers 2024 Betting Preview: Futures Odds & Prediction

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Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal throws against the Kansas City Royalsin the second inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Sunday, July 3, 2022.
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Shane Jackson @Sjacksonmgm Mar 25, 2024, 4:05 PM
  • The Tigers haven't posted a winning record since 2016.
  • Detroit has a win total of 81.5 entering the 2024 season.

After finishing runner-up in the AL Central last year, the Detroit Tigers enter 2024 as a trendy dark horse to win a weak division.

In fact, the Tigers are the most popular MLB odds prediction in the entire division futures market this spring. They havenโ€™t made the playoffs in a decade, but is it finally time for them to end that streak?

Tigers Futures Odds

Win Total: 81.5
AL Central: +350
AL Pennant: +2500
World Series: +6600

Detroit finished nine games behind the Minnesota Twins last year, but MLB betting markets think more highly of this team in 2024.

The Tigers were +3000 to win the division last season.

The Tigers last had a preseason win total this high when they had an over/under of 82.5 in 2017. They finished with 64 wins that year.

Tigers Offseason Moves

Miguel Cabrera has retired after 16 of his 21 MLB seasons with the Tigers. They hope to replace his leadership and production with a mix of veterans and young talent.

Additions

PlayerPos.
Mark CanhaOF
Andrew ChafinLHP
Jack FlahertyRHP
Kenta MaedaRHP
Shelby MillerRHP

Departures

PlayerPos.
Miguel CabreraDH
Josรฉ CisneroRHP
Eduardo RodrรญguezLHP

Flaherty and Maeda will start in the rotation behind Tarik Skubal, a popular AL Cy Young odds pick.

After seven years with the St. Louis Cardinals, Flaherty was traded to the Baltimore Orioles last summer. He finished his 2023 campaign with an 8-9 record in 27 starts, posting a 4.99 ERA.

Maeda made 20 starts for the Minnesota Twins last season, recording a 4.23 ERA and 117 strikeouts across 104 1/3 innings of work.

Tigers 2024 Betting Prediction

Prediction: Tigers to record under 81.5 wins (-110)

The Tigers havenโ€™t finished above .500 since 2016, a streak Iโ€™m betting will continue this season.

Detroit has finished with fewer than 80 wins in eight of its previous nine seasons since it last made the postseason in 2014.

Projections expect a similar outcome in 2024, with PECOTA projecting 75.2 wins and FanGraphs forecasting 79 victories. Both predictions would have a trendy Tigers team finishing below their season win total.

Even in a weak division, Detroit might still be a year away.

  • 2024 Tigers Schedule
    Date Matchup
    3/28/24 Tigers at White Sox
    3/30/24 Tigers at White Sox
    3/31/24 Tigers at White Sox
    4/1/24 Tigers at Mets
    4/2/24 Tigers at Mets
    4/3/24 Tigers at Mets
    4/5/24 Athletics at Tigers
    4/6/24 Athletics at Tigers
    4/7/24 Athletics at Tigers
    4/8/24 Tigers at Pirates
    4/9/24 Tigers at Pirates
    4/11/24 Twins at Tigers
    4/12/24 Twins at Tigers
    4/13/24 Twins at Tigers
    4/14/24 Twins at Tigers
    4/15/24 Rangers at Tigers
    4/16/24 Rangers at Tigers
    4/17/24 Rangers at Tigers
    4/18/24 Rangers at Tigers
    4/19/24 Tigers at Twins
    4/20/24 Tigers at Twins
    4/21/24 Tigers at Twins
    4/22/24 Tigers at Rays
    4/23/24 Tigers at Rays
    4/24/24 Tigers at Rays
    4/26/24 Royals at Tigers
    4/27/24 Royals at Tigers
    4/28/24 Royals at Tigers
    4/29/24 Cardinals at Tigers
    4/30/24 Cardinals at Tigers
    5/1/24 Cardinals at Tigers
    5/3/24 Tigers at Yankees
    5/4/24 Tigers at Yankees
    5/5/24 Tigers at Yankees
    5/6/24 Tigers at Guardians
    5/7/24 Tigers at Guardians
    5/8/24 Tigers at Guardians
    5/10/24 Astros at Tigers
    5/11/24 Astros at Tigers
    5/12/24 Astros at Tigers
    5/13/24 Marlins at Tigers
    5/14/24 Marlins at Tigers
    5/15/24 Marlins at Tigers
    5/17/24 Tigers at D-backs
    5/18/24 Tigers at D-backs
    5/19/24 Tigers at D-backs
    5/20/24 Tigers at Royals
    5/21/24 Tigers at Royals
    5/22/24 Tigers at Royals
    5/23/24 Blue Jays at Tigers
    5/24/24 Blue Jays at Tigers
    5/25/24 Blue Jays at Tigers
    5/26/24 Blue Jays at Tigers
    5/28/24 Pirates at Tigers
    5/29/24 Pirates at Tigers
    5/30/24 Tigers at Red Sox
    5/31/24 Tigers at Red Sox
    6/1/24 Tigers at Red Sox
    6/2/24 Tigers at Red Sox
    6/3/24 Tigers at Rangers
    6/4/24 Tigers at Rangers
    6/5/24 Tigers at Rangers
    6/7/24 Brewers at Tigers
    6/8/24 Brewers at Tigers
    6/9/24 Brewers at Tigers
    6/11/24 Nationals at Tigers
    6/12/24 Nationals at Tigers
    6/13/24 Nationals at Tigers
    6/14/24 Tigers at Astros
    6/15/24 Tigers at Astros
    6/16/24 Tigers at Astros
    6/17/24 Tigers at Braves
    6/18/24 Tigers at Braves
    6/19/24 Tigers at Braves
    6/21/24 White Sox at Tigers
    6/22/24 White Sox at Tigers
    6/23/24 White Sox at Tigers
    6/24/24 Phillies at Tigers
    6/25/24 Phillies at Tigers
    6/26/24 Phillies at Tigers
    6/27/24 Tigers at Angels
    6/28/24 Tigers at Angels
    6/29/24 Tigers at Angels
    6/30/24 Tigers at Angels
    7/2/24 Tigers at Twins
    7/3/24 Tigers at Twins
    7/4/24 Tigers at Twins
    7/5/24 Tigers at Reds
    7/6/24 Tigers at Reds
    7/7/24 Tigers at Reds
    7/8/24 Guardians at Tigers
    7/9/24 Guardians at Tigers
    7/10/24 Guardians at Tigers
    7/11/24 Guardians at Tigers
    7/12/24 Dodgers at Tigers
    7/13/24 Dodgers at Tigers
    7/14/24 Dodgers at Tigers
    7/19/24 Tigers at Blue Jays
    7/20/24 Tigers at Blue Jays
    7/21/24 Tigers at Blue Jays
    7/22/24 Tigers at Guardians
    7/23/24 Tigers at Guardians
    7/24/24 Tigers at Guardians
    7/25/24 Tigers at Guardians
    7/26/24 Twins at Tigers
    7/27/24 Twins at Tigers
    7/28/24 Twins at Tigers
    7/29/24 Guardians at Tigers
    7/30/24 Guardians at Tigers
    8/1/24 Royals at Tigers
    8/2/24 Royals at Tigers
    8/3/24 Royals at Tigers
    8/4/24 Royals at Tigers
    8/6/24 Tigers at Mariners
    8/7/24 Tigers at Mariners
    8/8/24 Tigers at Mariners
    8/9/24 Tigers at Giants
    8/10/24 Tigers at Giants
    8/11/24 Tigers at Giants
    8/13/24 Mariners at Tigers
    8/14/24 Mariners at Tigers
    8/15/24 Mariners at Tigers
    8/16/24 Yankees at Tigers
    8/17/24 Yankees at Tigers
    8/18/24 Yankees at Tigers
    8/20/24 Tigers at Cubs
    8/21/24 Tigers at Cubs
    8/22/24 Tigers at Cubs
    8/23/24 Tigers at White Sox
    8/24/24 Tigers at White Sox
    8/25/24 Tigers at White Sox
    8/26/24 Tigers at White Sox
    8/27/24 Angels at Tigers
    8/28/24 Angels at Tigers
    8/29/24 Angels at Tigers
    8/30/24 Red Sox at Tigers
    8/31/24 Red Sox at Tigers
    9/1/24 Red Sox at Tigers
    9/2/24 Tigers at Padres
    9/4/24 Tigers at Padres
    9/5/24 Tigers at Padres
    9/6/24 Tigers at Athletics
    9/7/24 Tigers at Athletics
    9/8/24 Tigers at Athletics
    9/10/24 Rockies at Tigers
    9/11/24 Rockies at Tigers
    9/12/24 Rockies at Tigers
    9/13/24 Orioles at Tigers
    9/14/24 Orioles at Tigers
    9/15/24 Orioles at Tigers
    9/16/24 Tigers at Royals
    9/17/24 Tigers at Royals
    9/18/24 Tigers at Royals
    9/20/24 Tigers at Orioles
    9/21/24 Tigers at Orioles
    9/22/24 Tigers at Orioles
    9/24/24 Rays at Tigers
    9/25/24 Rays at Tigers
    9/26/24 Rays at Tigers
    9/27/24 White Sox at Tigers
    9/28/24 White Sox at Tigers
    9/29/24 White Sox at Tigers
  • 2023 MLB Team ATS Records
    Team ATS Record ATS Win Pct.
    Reds 97-65 .599
    Orioles 96-66 .593
    Dodgers 92-70 .568
    Rangers 88-74 .543
    Tigers 87-75 .537
    Diamondbacks 86-76 .531
    Rays 86-76 .531
    Nationals 86-76 .531
    Pirates 84-78 .519
    Braves 83-79 .512
    White Sox 82-80 .506
    Twins 82-80 .506
    Padres 82-80 .506
    Cubs 81-81 .500
    Astros 81-81 .500
    Guardians 80-82 .494
    Rockies 80-82 .494
    Brewers 80-82 .494
    Yankees 79-83 .488
    Red Sox 77-85 .475
    Athletics 77-85 .475
    Mariners 77-85 .475
    Cardinals 77-85 .475
    Angels 75-87 .463
    Blue Jays 75-87 .463
    Marlins 74-88 .457
    Mets 74-88 .457
    Giants 72-90 .444
    Phillies 71-91 .438
    Royals 69-93 .426
  • 2023 MLB Team Over/Under Records
    Team Over-Under Record Over Pct. Under Pct.
    Braves 94-69-3 .577 .423
    Dodgers 90-67-8 .573 .427
    Rays 89-69-6 .563 .437
    Rangers 93-75-11 .554 .446
    Pirates 87-71-4 .551 .449
    Athletics 84-70-8 .546 .455
    Astros 91-77-5 .542 .458
    Angels 82-70-10 .540 .461
    Twins 85-78-5 .522 .479
    Orioles 80-74-11 .520 .481
    Mariners 80-75-7 .516 .484
    Red Sox 81-77-4 .513 .487
    Cubs 80-77-5 .510 .490
    Royals 79-77-6 .506 .494
    Tigers 78-78-6 .500 .500
    Nationals 77-79-6 .494 .506
    Reds 79-82-1 .491 .509
    Phillies 79-83-13 .488 .512
    Cardinals 76-80-6 .487 .513
    Marlins 74-84-6 .468 .532
    Brewers 73-85-6 .462 .538
    White Sox 71-83-8 .461 .539
    Rockies 74-87-1 .460 .540
    Yankees 71-84-7 .458 .542
    Diamondbacks 78-93-8 .456 .544
    Blue Jays 70-84-10 .455 .546
    Padres 67-86-9 .438 .562
    Mets 67-88-7 .432 .568
    Guardians 68-91-3 .428 .572
    Giants 67-91-4 .424 .576

2024 MLB Team Previews & Predictions

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Shane Jackson

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Shane Jackson is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.

Shane Jackson is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.