Tigers vs Red Sox Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, May 30

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  • The Red Sox are -120 favorites vs the Tigers
  • Tigers vs Red Sox Over / Under today: 7.5 Runs
  • Tigers / Red Sox TV Channel: NESN | BSDT

The Detroit Tigers (+100) visit Fenway Park to take on the Boston Red Sox (-120) on Thursday, May 30, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10pm EDT in Boston, MA.

This season, the Tigers are 27-28 against the spread (ATS), while the Red Sox are 25-31 ATS.

Tigers vs Red Sox Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Tigers starting pitcher: Jack Flaherty 1-4, 3.90 ERA
  • Red Sox starting pitcher: Nick Pivetta 2-3, 4.20 ERA

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Tigers+1.5 -225O 7 +100+100
Red Sox -1.5 +165U 7 -120-120

Tigers vs Red Sox Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Tigers will win Thursday‘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 Thursday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Tigers Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Matt Vierling has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 4 games (+22.50 Units / 562% ROI)
  • Spencer Torkelson has hit the Runs Under in 27 of his last 38 games (+9.25 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Spencer Torkelson has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 20 of his last 29 games (+8.95 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Jack Flaherty has hit the Strikeouts Over in 9 of his last 10 games (+8.20 Units / 71% ROI)
  • Spencer Torkelson has hit the Hits Under in 7 of his last 8 games (+8.15 Units / 101% ROI)

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

Best Red Sox Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Jarren Duran has hit the Singles Under in 30 of his last 44 games (+17.25 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Dominic Smith has hit the Runs Under in 19 of his last 21 games (+15.40 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Rafael Devers has hit the Home Runs Over in 6 of his last 14 games (+13.05 Units / 93% ROI)
  • Rafael Devers has hit the Hits Over in 23 of his last 32 games (+11.25 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Dominic Smith has hit the Total Bases Under in 12 of his last 17 games (+6.95 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Detroit Tigers have hit the Game Total Over in 24 of their last 38 games (+10.85 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Detroit Tigers have hit the Team Total Over in 13 of their last 21 away games (+4.45 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Detroit Tigers have covered the Run Line in 15 of their last 23 away games (+3.80 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Detroit Tigers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 4 of their last 5 games (+3.15 Units / 53% ROI)
  • The Detroit Tigers have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 4 of their last 5 games (+3.15 Units / 53% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 23 games at home (+11.65 Units / 46% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 11 games at home (+7.00 Units / 56% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 28 of their last 56 games (+4.90 Units / 7% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 5 of their last 6 games (+4.10 Units / 57% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 10 games (+2.20 Units / 19% ROI)

Tigers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Tigers are 25-30 against the Run Line (-7.45 Units / -9.96% ROI).

  • 27-28 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.3 Units / -5.21% ROI
  • 29-20 when betting on the total runs Over for +6.95 Units / 12.24% ROI
  • 20-29 when betting on the total runs Under for -12.3 Units / -21.34% ROI

Red Sox Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Red Sox are 25-31 against the Run Line (-11.15 Units / -14.56% ROI).

  • 28-28 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.75 Units / -2.65% ROI
  • 21-31 when betting on the total runs Over for -12.45 Units / -20.33% ROI
  • 31-21 when betting on the total runs Under for +8.05 Units / 12.98% ROI

Red Sox vs Tigers Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Spencer Torkelson (DET) 0.5 +425 0.5 -600
Rafael Devers (BOS) 0.5 +500 0.5 -700
Riley Greene (DET) 0.5 +650 0.5 -1000
Javier Baez (DET) 0.5 +675 0.5 -1100
Matt Vierling (DET) 0.5 +675 0.5 -1100

Red Sox vs Tigers Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Matt Vierling (DET) 0.5 -275 0.5 +195
Jarren Duran (BOS) 0.5 -250 0.5 +195
Rob Refsnyder (BOS) 0.5 -225 0.5 +165
Wenceel Perez (DET) 0.5 -225 0.5 +165
Rafael Devers (BOS) 0.5 -210 0.5 +160

Red Sox vs Tigers RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Rafael Devers (BOS) 0.5 +165 0.5 -225
Mark Canha (DET) 0.5 +165 0.5 -225
Spencer Torkelson (DET) 0.5 +165 0.5 -225
Gio Urshela (DET) 0.5 +170 0.5 -225
Matt Vierling (DET) 0.5 +190 0.5 -250

Red Sox vs Tigers Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Jack Flaherty (DET) 7.5 +120 7.5 -160
Nick Pivetta (BOS) 6.5 +125 6.5 -160

Opponents have a miss rate of 36% (159/446) against Jack Flaherty this season — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 25% — 100th Percentile.

Opponents are hitting .500 (13-for-26) against Jack Flaherty on the first pitch of at-bats this season — 2nd highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .323 — second Percentile.

Jack Flaherty has walked 9 of 243 batters (4%) this season — 5th best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 7% — 95th Percentile.

Opponents have a two strike miss rate of 34% (61/177) against Jack Flaherty this season — 2nd best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 25% — 98th Percentile.

Red Sox Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Nick Pivetta has allowed a slugging percentage of .692 (376 Total Bases / 543 ABs) in non-two strike counts since the 2022 season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 150 total IP; League Avg: .560 — second Percentile.

Nick Pivetta has a strikeout rate of 40% (34 SO in 85 PAs) in late innings since last season — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 86 total IP; League Avg: 22% — 100th Percentile.

Opponents are hitting just .119 (13-for-109) against Nick Pivetta in late innings since the 2022 season — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 150 total IP; League Avg: .246 — 100th Percentile.

Nick Pivetta has allowed an OBP of just .174 (426 PA’s) with two-strikes since last season — 3rd best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 86 total IP; League Avg: .246 — 98th Percentile.

Tigers Keys to the Game vs. the Red Sox

The Tigers are just 63-69 (.477) vs the bottom 10 runs allowed teams since the 2022 season — tied for 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .577.

The Tigers are just 24-95 (.202) when allowing 10 or more hits since the 2022 season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .265.

The Tigers are just 26-144 (.153) when allowing 5 or more runs since the 2022 season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .204.

The Tigers are 67-25 (.728) when they’ve scored in the first inning since the 2022 season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .637.

Red Sox Keys to the Game vs. the Tigers

The Red Sox are just 23-35 (.397) after a home loss since the 2023 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .512.

The Red Sox are 82-7 (.921) when leading entering the 7th inning since the 2023 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .856.

The Red Sox are just 3-164 (.018) when trailing entering the 9th inning since the 2022 season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .050.

The Red Sox are just 23-94 (.197) when scoring 4 or fewer runs since the 2023 season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .270.

Tigers hitters have an OPS of just .652 (10,606 PA’s) against RHP since the 2022 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .715.

Tigers hitters have an OBP of just .293 (10,606 PA’s) against RHP since the 2022 season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .314.

Tigers hitters have an OBP of just .287 (503 PA’s) against LHP this season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .312.

Tigers hitters are slugging just .359 against RHP since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .401.

Red Sox hitters have 157 strikeouts in 548 PA’s (29%) against LHP this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Red Sox hitters have put just 32% of their swings in play against LHP this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 37%.

The Red Sox are batting .270 at home since the 2022 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .248.

Red Sox hitters have 525 strikeouts in 2,126 PA’s (25%) against LHP since last season — tied for 3rd highest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Opponents have a miss rate of 28% against Tigers pitchers this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 25%.

Tigers pitchers have walked 147 of 2,049 batters (7%) this season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Tigers pitchers have walked 289 of 3,364 batters (9%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since the 2022 season — 5th highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Tigers pitchers won only 16% of games in which they allowed their opponent to score in three different innings at home in the 2023 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 29%.

Red Sox pitchers have walked 146 of 2,075 batters (7%) this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Red Sox pitchers have walked 135 of 1,936 batters (7%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since last season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Red Sox pitchers have an ERA of 3.29 (500.1 IP) this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 3.94.

Red Sox pitchers have walked 30 of 501 batters (6%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Red Sox vs. Tigers Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Wyatt Mills (Boston Red Sox): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Vaughn Grissom (Boston Red Sox): Hamstring, 10-Day IL
  • Michael Fulmer (Boston Red Sox): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Zack Kelly (Boston Red Sox): Oblique, Day-To-Day
  • Bryan Mata (Boston Red Sox): Hamstring, 15-Day IL
  • Chris Murphy (Boston Red Sox): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Kenley Jansen (Boston Red Sox): Back, Day-To-Day
  • Brandon Walter (Boston Red Sox): Shoulder, 7-Day IL
  • Lucas Giolito (Boston Red Sox): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Rob Refsnyder (Boston Red Sox): Toe, 10-Day IL
  • Yu Chang (Boston Red Sox): Oblique, Out
  • 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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