Minnesota at Detroit

The Detroit Tigers with Justin Verlander on the hill may be justifiable at any price, especially with what is offered here. Minnesota is a failing road team that is a run less productive per game when travelling compared to their own park. The Tigers have taken the win in 14 of Verlander's last 20 starts, but of more importance, they are 9-1 on the season in his 10 home starts. Verlander has allowed just 13 runs at home the entire season!! He will face newly acquired Twins pitcher Carl Pavano, who has never reached the lofty status he held several years ago with the Marlins as he appears to have been a one-year wonder and cashed in. His numbers this season show an inflated ERA of 5.37, and the Tigers should have their way with him here. I'll go with Detroit to win this one.