The Miami Marlins kick off a brief two-game interleague matchup against
the Detroit Tigers this Tuesday night in a 7:10 p.m. (ET) start at
Comerica Park. BetAnySports
has opened the Marlins as -110 favorites with Detroit listed as an even
+100 home underdog. The total line for this game has been set at 9.5.
Miami has climbed within three games on Washington in the NL East behind
a 7-3 record in its last 10 games. This past weekend they took three of
four from the Chicago Cubs at home including a 6-1 win on Sunday as
-151 home favorites on BetAnySports’ closing money line.
The total went OVER 6.5 in that game and it has gone OVER in Miami’s
last three outings. It heads on the road with a 20-16 record in 36
previous road games this year.
The Marlins have been able to generate an average of 4.8 runs over their
last 10 games and on the year they are averaging 4.2 runs a game. Look
for Adam Conley to get the start on Tuesday night. The right-hander is
coming off a strong outing against Atlanta last week in which he pitched
eight full innings of shutout ball while allowing four hits. On the
year, he is an even 4-4 with a 3.56 ERA and a 1.33 WHIP.
Detroit will try an snap a three-game skid after getting swept by
Cleveland at home this past weekend. This came on the heels of a
four-game sweep of its own over Seattle last week following three losses
to Kansas City on the road. This roller-coaster ride has the Tigers at
an even 38-38 on the year and seven games in back of Cleveland in the AL
Central Division race. They are 21-16 at home this season and the total
has stayed UNDER in four of their last six home games on BetAnySports’ closing line.
Mike Pelfrey is scheduled to get the start for Detroit on Tuesday night.
He has also pitched out of the bullpen this season in a struggle to
hold onto that fifth spot in the rotation. Through 14 previous starts,
the right-hander is just 1-7 with a 4.91 ERA and a 1.70 WHIP. Overall,
Detroit is ranked 13th in the AL in pitching with a team ERA of 4.60.
I like Miami in this matchup as a slight road favorite. The Marlins have
been playing solid ball lately and Conley gives them the edge on the
mound.
MLB Tuesday Preview & Free Pick- Miami Marlins at Detroit Tigers - Handicappers Hideaway