Baltimore Orioles vs Detroit Tigers Game 1 Pick – 4/26/2025

Baltimore Orioles vs Detroit Tigers Game 1 Betting Preview

On April 26, 2025, the Detroit Tigers will host the Baltimore Orioles for the first game of a double-header at Comerica Park. The Tigers enter this matchup riding high with a 15-10 record, while the Orioles are struggling at 10-14. Both teams are looking to make a statement, but the Tigers, with their 2nd best bullpen in MLB according to Power Rankings, hold a significant edge.

In this game, the Tigers will start with Casey Mize, who has a solid 3-1 record and an excellent ERA of 2.22 this season. Despite being ranked as the 126th best starting pitcher in MLB, the projections indicate that he might have benefited from some luck, suggesting a potential decline in performance. Mize projects to pitch an average of 5.4 innings, allowing approximately 2.6 earned runs, but he will need to improve on his 5.1 hits allowed per game to keep the Orioles at bay.

On the other side, Brandon Young gets the nod for Baltimore, but he comes in with a troubling ERA of 6.75 after just one start this year. While his xFIP of 4.85 suggests he has been somewhat unlucky, his projections indicate he will struggle, allowing 4.4 hits and 1.6 walks on average.

The Tigers’ offense ranks 14th overall and 10th in batting average, showing they can get on base effectively, although they are 29th in stolen bases. In contrast, the Orioles rank 20th offensively, with a concerning 23rd in batting average, making their task even tougher against a strong Tigers pitching staff.

With a game total set at 9.0 runs, betting markets see this as a closely contested affair, but Detroit's overall talent and current form suggest they may come out on top in this matchup.

Baltimore Orioles vs Detroit Tigers Game 1 Prediction

Predicted Final Score: Baltimore Orioles 4.67, Detroit Tigers 4.24

• Date: April 26, 2025
• Venue: Comerica Park
• Starting Pitchers:
  • Brandon Young - Orioles
  • Casey Mize - Tigers

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