Tigers vs Pirates Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Apr 9

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Pittsburgh Pirates' Andrew McCutchen rounds third after hitting a solo home run off starting pitcher Freddy Peralta (51) during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Friday, June 30, 2023.
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  • The Pirates are -125 favorites vs the Tigers
  • Tigers vs Pirates Over / Under today: 8.5 Runs
  • Tigers / Pirates TV Channel: BSDT | SNPT

The Detroit Tigers (+100) visit PNC Park to take on the Pittsburgh Pirates (-120) on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 12:35pm EDT in Pittsburgh, PA.

This season, the Tigers are 6-4 against the spread (ATS), while the Pirates are 9-2 ATS.

Tigers vs Pirates Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Tigers starting pitcher: Casey Mize 0-0, 6.24 ERA
  • Pirates starting pitcher: Martin Perez 1-0, 2.46 ERA

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Tigers+1.5 -210O 8.5 -110+100
Pirates -1.5 +155U 8.5 -110-120

Tigers vs Pirates Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Pirates will win Tuesday‘s MLB game with 51.0% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.


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

Best Tigers Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Tarik Skubal has hit the Strikeouts Over in 13 of his last 17 games (+9.60 Units / 48% ROI)
  • Tarik Skubal has hit the Pitching Outs Over in 10 of his last 12 games (+8.45 Units / 63% ROI)
  • Mark Canha has hit the Hits Under in 9 of his last 13 away games (+7.65 Units / 44% ROI)
  • Parker Meadows has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 8 of his last 9 games (+7.50 Units / 72% ROI)
  • Parker Meadows has hit the Hits Under in 6 of his last 7 games (+7.15 Units / 99% ROI)

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

Best Pirates Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Edward Olivares has hit the Hits Over in 13 of his last 15 games at home (+9.90 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Mitch Keller has hit the Earned Runs Under in 12 of his last 15 games at home (+8.70 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Henry Davis has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 9 of his last 10 games at home (+8.35 Units / 65% ROI)
  • Henry Davis has hit the Total Bases Under in 10 of his last 11 games at home (+8.10 Units / 44% ROI)
  • Edward Olivares has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 11 of his last 14 games (+8.00 Units / 50% ROI)
  • The Detroit Tigers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 29 of their last 48 away games (+18.75 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Detroit Tigers have hit the Moneyline in 29 of their last 48 away games (+16.70 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Detroit Tigers have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 45 of their last 74 away games (+15.97 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Detroit Tigers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 31 of their last 48 away games (+12.79 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Detroit Tigers have covered the Run Line in 19 of their last 29 games (+11.80 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Moneyline in 35 of their last 67 games (+15.85 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Game Total Over in 69 of their last 120 games (+15.10 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Team Total Under in 76 of their last 134 games (+11.44 Units / 7% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 29 of their last 65 games (+10.67 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have covered the Run Line in 39 of their last 63 games (+10.50 Units / 13% ROI)

Tigers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Tigers are 3-7 against the Run Line (-5.05 Units / -37% ROI).

  • 6-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.65 Units / 4.55% ROI
  • 5-5 when betting on the total runs Over for -0.55 Units / -5% ROI
  • 5-5 when betting on the total runs Under for -0.55 Units / -5% ROI

Pirates Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Pirates are 9-2 against the Run Line (+8.6 Units / 58.11% ROI).

  • 9-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.25 Units / 58.94% ROI
  • 8-3 when betting on the total runs Over for +4.7 Units / 38.84% ROI
  • 3-8 when betting on the total runs Under for -5.8 Units / -47.93% ROI

Pirates vs Tigers Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Reynolds 0.5 +475 0.5 -650
Baez 0.5 +525 0.5 -750
Greene 0.5 +625 0.5 -1000
Taylor 0.5 +650 0.5 -1100
Urshela 0.5 +725 0.5 -1200

Pirates vs Tigers Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Mize 3.5 -155 3.5 +120

Casey Mize has not allowed a walk in his last 77 PAs against a RHH dating back to August 24th, 2021 — Ryan Borucki has the longest active streak at 102.

Casey Mize has thrown inside pitches 48% of the time (12/25) with runners in scoring position this season — tied for 12th highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 3 total IP; League Avg: 34% — 90th Percentile.

Casey Mize has thrown off-speed pitches 68% of the time (17/25) with runners in scoring position this season — 15th highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 3 total NonFB; League Avg: 49% — 87th Percentile.

Casey Mize has thrown off-speed pitches 61% of the time (53/87) this season — tied for 13th highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 3 total NonFB; League Avg: 45% — 92nd Percentile.

Pirates Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Martin Perez has located his fastball inside 65% of the time (37/57) this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 35% — 100th Percentile.

Martin Perez has struck out just 9% (3/34) of right-handed batters he faced this season — 3rd lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 23% — fourth Percentile.

Martin Perez’s has 5 strikeouts and no walks vs left-handed batters this season — tied for best K:BB ratio among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 2.9 — 100th Percentile.

Opponents had a two strike miss rate of just 14% (46/331) against Martin Perez in the 2023 season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: 25% — 0 Percentile.

Tigers Keys to the Game vs. the Pirates

The Tigers were 32-9 (.780) when they scored in the first inning in 2023 — best in MLB; League Avg: .612.

The Tigers are just 20-128 (.135) when allowing 5 or more runs since the 2022 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .207.

The Tigers are just 18-24 (.429) after a home win since the 2023 season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .528.

The Tigers are just 38-50 (.432) after a home loss since the 2022 season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .517.

Pirates Keys to the Game vs. the Tigers

The Pirates are just 12-17 (.414) when tied entering the 8th inning since the 2022 season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .498.

The Pirates are just 26-39 (.400) after a road win since the 2022 season — tied for 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .493.

The Pirates are 39-8 (.830) when they’ve had 10 or more hits since the 2023 season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .732.

The Pirates are 15-6 (.714) after a loss as favorites since the 2022 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .587.

Tigers hitters are slugging just .354 against RHP since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .403.

Tigers hitters have an OPS of just .645 (9,323 PA’s) against RHP since the 2022 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .717.

Tigers hitters have an OBP of just .290 (9,323 PA’s) against RHP since the 2022 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .315.

Tigers hitters are slugging just .363 since the 2022 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .404.

Pirates hitters have an OBP of .399 (161 PA’s) against LHP this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .325.

Pirates hitters have come to the plate with runners in scoring position in 174 of their 478 plate appearances (36%) this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Pirates hitters are slugging just .500 on the first pitch of at-bats since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .577.

Pirates hitters are slugging just .388 against LHP since last season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .417.

Opponents have a miss rate of 30% against Tigers pitchers this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Tigers pitchers have an ERA of 2.91 (492.0 IP) against division opponents since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 4.33.

Tigers pitchers have a strikeout rate of 34% in close and late situations this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 25%.

Tigers pitchers had an ERA of 2.93 (464.0 IP) against division opponents in the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: 4.32.

Pirates pitchers have walked 1,213 of 12,928 batters (9%) since the 2022 season — 5th highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Pirates pitchers are throwing just 3.57 pitches per plate appearance this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 3.91.

Opponents have a miss rate of 28% against Pirates pitchers this season — tied for 4th best in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Pirates pitchers have a strike rate of 67% this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 64%.

Pirates vs. Tigers Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Miguel Andujar (Pittsburgh Pirates): Knee, 10-Day IL
  • Colin Holderman (Pittsburgh Pirates): Illness, 15-Day IL
  • Johan Oviedo (Pittsburgh Pirates): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Dauri Moreta (Pittsburgh Pirates): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Carmen Mlodzinski (Pittsburgh Pirates): Elbow, 15-Day IL
  • Vince Velasquez (Pittsburgh Pirates): Elbow, Out
  • Mike Burrows (Pittsburgh Pirates): Elbow, Out
  • JT Brubaker (Pittsburgh Pirates): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Max Kranick (Pittsburgh Pirates): Hamstring, 15-Day IL
  • Endy Rodriguez (Pittsburgh Pirates): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Ji Hwan Bae (Pittsburgh Pirates): Hip, 10-Day IL
  • Austin Meadows (Detroit Tigers): Personal, Out
  • Matthew Boyd (Detroit Tigers): Elbow, Out
  • Sawyer Gipson-Long (Detroit Tigers): Groin, 15-Day IL
  • Brendan White (Detroit Tigers): Elbow, Day-To-Day
  • Freddy Pacheco (Detroit Tigers): Elbow, Out
  • Garrett Hill (Detroit Tigers): Lat, Out

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