Los Angeles Angels vs Detroit Tigers Pick – 8/9/2025
The Los Angeles Angels and Detroit Tigers will play for the second day in a row on Saturday in Detroit. The Tigers won a tight game in the opening game of this three-game set and will look to get the job done again here. But they won’t have ace Tarik Skubal on the mound like they did on Friday. Before first pitch from Comerica Park, continue reading to get my Angels vs Tigers prediction.
Our Angels vs Tigers Pick
- Pick: Angels Moneyline
- Confidence: 4/5
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Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Los Angeles Angels vs Detroit Tigers
- Date & Time: Saturday, August 9, 2025, 6:10 p.m. ET
- Starting Pitchers:
- Angels – Yusei Kikuchi (5-7, 3.22 ERA)
- Tigers – Charlie Morton (7-9, 5.20 ERA)
- Stadium: Comerica Park, Detroit, MI
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network Detroit (FDSDET) and FDSW
Key Storylines
Pitching matchup
Yusei Kikuchi gets the start for the Angels on Saturday. He enters with a respectable 3.22 ERA and a record of 5-7. He gave up just one run over six innings against the Rays in his last start and will aim to keep Detroit’s offense in check. Detroit’s Charlie Morton has struggled with a lofty ERA north of 5.00. He is one of the weak links in the Detroit pitching staff and will look to bounce back in this game.
Key Players
- Tigers: Gleyber Torres can hit for both power and average and will be key for the Tigers today. Kerry Carpenter has had a couple of multi-hit games this week and will look to make his mark today.
- Angels: Taylor Ward leads the Angels with 26 home runs. Mike Trout is always a threat for this Angels group.
Recent team streaks
- Detroit has won six of their last 10 games and five of their last seven at home.
- The Angels have dropped three games in a row heading into Saturday.
Best Player Props
| Player | Stat Category | Pick |
|---|---|---|
| Gleyber Torres | Home Runs | Over 0.5 |
| Kerry Carpenter | Total Bases | Over 1.5 |
| Taylor Ward | Home Runs | Over 0.5 |
Betting Trends & H2H
- The Tigers lead the season series 4-1 over the Angels.
- Four of the five games between these teams this season have gone over their totals.
- The Tigers have won the last two games between these teams.
Angels vs Tigers Model Projection
Score Projection: Angels 5 – Tigers 4
Win Probability: Angels 50%, Tigers 50%
Final Thoughts
The Tigers have been the better team overall this season. But the Angels have the starting pitching advantage going into this game. I think that Kikuchi will give the Angels all of the edge they need to take this game on the road. At a plus price, I will back Los Angeles here, as they are a decent value to take the win on Saturday.
