Detroit at Chicago

It seems like Justin Verlander has been in Detroit forever, and once again the sturdy righthander will get the ball for the Tigers on Opening Day. Many thought the Tigers, with their heavy payroll, would start breaking up their team, but they held pat and this could be the final run for the stars on this team to get over the top. If this group of aging veteran stars can stay healthy, they will be in the mix in the AL. Jason Verlander was 20-14 a year ago after going 7-13 the previous year. Chicago has had four straight losing seasons and decided to let go of Chris Sale, and this team is going to try to rebuild with young players. They are a couple years away from being competitive, and with Sale no longer around to stop the bleeding, it will be a long season. Make the play on Detroit.