Detroit is on a 10-5 run and goes for the sweep after topping the defenseless Angels in the last two games, 11-2 and 5-4. Miguel Diaz will start and throw a few innings having allowed no runs in 5+ innings since joining the club. Joey Wentz will follow and has thrown better in limited action allowing 7 earned runs in his last 14 innings. The Tigers are 20-9 when the moneyline is -100 to -150, plus they're on a 20-11 run on the road in the second half of the season. By contrast, since August 1st, the Angels are on a 12-30 run. Los Angeles is 24th in relief pitching (4.73 ERA) and 27th in bullpen WHIP. Overall, the pitching ranks 23rd in ERA (4.70) and 25th in WHIP, while the defense is 25th in fielding percentage. Reid Detmers (4.77 ERA) takes the mound with the Angels 9-16 in his last 25 starts. With the Angels on a 24-41 run in the second half of the season, back the visitors who are playing well. Play Detroit as a Max Play
This pick was released to clients on September 17, 2023 at 12:02PM ET.
MLB
Detroit at Los Angeles
September 17, 2023
4:07 PM Eastern
2 units on Detroit +100 (moneyline) (risk 2 to return 4)
Result:
WIN
WIN
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