The Atlanta Braves (70–83) will face the Detroit Tigers (85–68) on Friday night at Comerica Park. Detroit has hit a bit of a rough patch of late and will try to get a win that will help their chances of hanging onto the AL Central lead. They face a Braves team that is in the middle of a hot streak despite being close to elimination from postseason contention. Before first pitch from Detroit on Friday, continue reading for my Braves vs Tigers prediction.
Our Braves vs Tigers Pick
- Pick: Over 8.5
- Confidence: ★★★★☆
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Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Atlanta Braves vs Detroit Tigers
- Date & Time: Friday, September 19, 2025, 6:40 PM ET
- Starting Pitchers: Bryce Elder (ATL) vs Charlie Morton (DET)
- Stadium: Comerica Park, Detroit, MI
- Broadcast: FDSDET, FDSSO
Key Storylines
Pitching Matchup
Both starting pitchers have identical 5.56 ERAs, but their recent performances tell different stories. Bryce Elder of the Braves has struggled with consistency. He enters this start with a 7–10 record with a 5.56 ERA and 1.45 WHIP. In his last outing, he allowed three earned runs over six innings against the Houston Astros, contributing to his team’s 6–2 loss.
Charlie Morton has been a more reliable option of late for the Tigers. With a 9–10 record and a 5.56 ERA, Morton has maintained a 1.54 WHIP over 139.1 innings. In his most recent start, he pitched six innings, allowing two earned runs and striking out six in a 4–2 victory over the Chicago White Sox.
Recent Team Streaks
The Braves have shown signs of improvement. They have won five games in a row going into this contest. The Tigers have lost three games in a row and they are now just 3.5 games ahead of the Cleveland Guardians in the AL Central standings.
Best Player Props
| Player | Prop |
|---|---|
| Matt Olson | Over 0.5 Home Runs |
| Riley Greene | Over 1.5 Total Bases |
| Charlie Morton | Under 5.5 Strikeouts |
Betting Trends & H2H
- This is the first game these teams have played against each other this season.
- Atlanta has scored five runs or more in five straight games. They have won all five of those games.
Braves vs Tigers Model Projection
- Score Projection: Braves 4 – Tigers 5
- Win Probability: Braves 42%, Tigers 58%
Final Thoughts
While the Braves have shown recent improvement, the Tigers’ superior pitching depth and home-field advantage make them the stronger team in this matchup. My best bet for this game is not on the Tigers to win. Instead, my best bet for this game is for the game to go over the total of 8.5 runs. Both taems are sending pitchers with high ERAs to the mound for this contest. I expect some struggles for both Elder and Morton in this contest and for the game to finish with nine or more runs scored by the time it is over.
