Dodgers vs Tigers: Game 2, prediction, odds and picks

Dodgers vs Tigers: Game 2, prediction, odds and picks - March 28, MLB 2025

Modified Mar 28, 2025 11:47 GMT

MLB: Detroit Tigers at Los Angeles Dodgers - Source: Imagn

The LA Dodgers are on a Shohei Ohtani home run subscription as the Japanese star continues to put balls in the stands. The Detroit Tigers gave up the home run to Ohtani, which eventually proved to be the difference in a close 5-4 ball game on Thursday.

As long as Ohtani's threat is there, the Dodgers can almost never expect to lose. However, the Tigers will take inspiration knowing that they kept things close until the very end. They will try to challenge the defending champions again on Friday for Game 2 of the series.

Dodgers vs Tigers baseball betting odds

Here are the betting odds from BetMGM Sportsbook:

Money line: Dodgers -211, Baltimore -102

Over/under: 7 runs

Dodgers vs Tigers recent form and records

The Dodgers have been the most successful team in the majors since the mid-2010s. They haven't missed out on the postseason since 2012. In the last decade (2016-2024), they have 14 playoff series wins and two World Series titles.

Unlike the Dogders, the Tigers have made the postseason only once (last year) since 2014.

Players to watch

MLB: Los Angeles Dodgers at Chicago Cubs - Source: Imagn

Dodgers starting pitcher: Yoshinobu Yamamoto

2024 stats: 7-2, 3.00 ERA, 1.11 WHIP

MLB: Spring Training-Boston Red Sox at Detroit Tigers - Source: Imagn

Last start: 5.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 4 Ks

Tigers starting pitcher: Jack Flaherty

2024 stats: 13-7, 3.17 ERA, 1.07 WHIP

Starting lineups

Dodgers

DH S. Ohtani L
SS Mookie Betts R
1B F. Freeman L
RF T. Hernandez R
3B Max Muncy L
C Will Smith R
LF M. Conforto L
2B Tommy Edman S
CF Andy Pages R

Tigers

3B Z. McKinstry L
LF Riley Greene L
2B G. Torres R
RF K. Carpenter L
1B Colt Keith L
DH S. Torkelson R
C Jake Rogers R
SS Trey Sweeney L
CF R. Kreidler R

Dodgers vs Tigers Game 2 prediction

The Dodgers face a familiar name on Friday in the form of Jack Flaherty. The starting pitcher spent the second half of the 2024 season with the Dodgers, helping them win the 2024 World Series. He is back with Detroit again.

One can place their trust almost blindly in the Dodgers. Given the form of Shohei Ohtani, it's hard to imagine betting against them. We expect the Dodgers to not only score a victory but do so in a blowout fashion in front of their fans.

Prediction: Dodgers 6, Tigers 0

About the author

Krutik Jain is a journalist who has been reporting on baseball at Sportskeeda since 2022. It was in 2018 when the baseball bug bit Krutik, and already a cricket fan, he credits baseball's rules and Clayton Kershaw's pitching to have hooked him to the game.

A Kershaw and Mookie Betts fan, Krutik rates his favorite team LA Dodgers triumphing over Tampa Bay Rays in the 2020 World Series as his best baseball moment so far. His answer to the perennial "one player from the past you could meet" question is Jackie Robinson. Despite never having seen him play, Robinson's impact, legacy and trail-blazing journey have left an indelible impact on Krutik.

A rigorous fact-checker, Krutik likes reporting on the technical aspects of the game as well as off-field elements. When not watching baseball, Krutik is busy playing cricket, staying up to date with the happenings around the world and hiking.

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