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The Houston Astros will host the Detroit Tigers once again. These two teams are currently both under .500. While the Tigers weren't expected to contend in 2024, the Astros were. This matchup does not tell that one of these teams was in the ALCS just last year, but it remains an important series for both.
They split the first two games of the series, with the Astros taking Game 1 and the Tigers responding with a 13-5 victory in the second game. The two will take the field again at 2:10 pm EST to settle things.
Astros vs. Tigers Baseball Betting Odds
Here are the betting odds for the rubber match between the Houston Astros and Detroit Tigers:
Money line: Houston -135, Detroit +115
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Run spread: Houston -1.5, Detroit +1.5
Over/Under: 8.5 runs - -110 Over, -110 Under
NOTE: Odds could change closer to the game.
Oddsmakers favor the Houston Astros to grab the series over the Detroit Tigers. The Astros are having a down year, but they still boast a lineup full of talented players. The Tigers hold a 2.5-game lead over the Astros, but this is also an away game for them, which could make a difference given the Astros' raucous home crowd.
The oddsmakers also believe there won't be an outburst of scoring like there was on Saturday night. The Tigers scored 13 runs, but the line is set for Sunday at 8.5 runs. With Houston favored by 1.5 runs, there could be a 5-3 win in store for the Astros if the odds bear out.
How to watch Astros vs. Tigers?
The matchup between the Houston Astros and Detroit Tigers will be broadcast locally. The Tigers play on Bally Sports Detroit and the Astros are always televised on Space City Home Network. These are available within each team's local television markets.
Predictions for Astros vs. Tigers
The Astros are struggling this year, but they're at home, and the Tigers' starting pitcher Kenta Maeda's ERA of 5.89 may favor Houston. The Astros haven't announced their starter, but they are not expected to be at a disadvantage. Expect the Astros to win a close one and earn the series victory.
