On May 29, 2024, an intriguing MLB matchup is set to take place at Comerica Park as the Pittsburgh Pirates go head-to-head with the Detroit Tigers, starting at 12:40 pm under partially cloudy skies. Jared Jones will take the mound for the Pirates with a commendable ERA of 3.051, while Tarik Skubal, boasting a lower ERA of 2.250, will pitch for the Tigers.
In the NL Central, the Pirates currently sit 10th with a record of 25-29, translating to a winning percentage of .46. They hold a division record of 7-7, placing them 4th within the division. Their recent performance shows a healthy streak with 6 wins in their last 10 outings, though they are coming off a loss. Their home and away games stand at 12-15 and 13-14 respectively, and they’ve garnered 14 wins in day games versus 11 in night games. They have scored 214 runs while conceding 243.
Conversely, the Tigers have managed a slightly better record of 26-27 in the AL Central, ranking them 8th with a .49 winning percentage. Their division track record is slightly better at 10-9, also positioning them 4th. With 5 wins in their recent 10 games, they are on a three-game winning spree. Their home and away records are evenly split at 13-14 and 13-13, respectively, and they’ve maintained a balanced performance in day and night games with 13 victories each. Their run tally is at 225 both scored and allowed.
The betting odds for this game have set the Point Spread at -1.5 and the Over/Under at 6.5. Interested bettors will find the Away Team Money Line at +129 and the Home Team Money Line at -153. These odds suggest a slight preference for the Tigers, potentially influenced by Skubal’s superior pitching stats and the Tigers’ recent win streak.