- Matchup: Boston Red Sox vs Detroit Tigers
- Event Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026
- Venue: Comerica Park, Detroit, MI
- Broadcast: Detroit SportsNet
- Betting Odds: Boston (-122) Detroit (+102)
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The Detroit Tigers, currently at 18-18, are set to face the Boston Red Sox, who hold a record of 14-21, at Comerica Park this Wednesday. The betting odds favor Boston at -122, while Detroit sits at +102. The over/under for the game is set at 8.5 runs. Expected starting pitchers are Jake Bennett and Jack Flaherty.
The Boston Red Sox have accumulated 58 doubles and launched 24 home runs as a team this season. With a slugging percentage of .355, the team has struck out 291 times against 117 walks. Boston is averaging 3.9 runs per game, placing them 26th in the league. They have 130 RBIs and 279 hits this season, with a batting average of .237. The Sox have scored a total of 135 runs and maintain an on-base percentage of .316.
With a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 2.41, the Red Sox’s pitching staff has a collective WHIP of 1.31. They have allowed 44 home runs and 153 total runs, ranking 15th in the MLB. The staff has given up 289 hits (8.4 per 9 innings) and 142 earned runs. Boston’s team ERA stands at 4.14 (16th in the league), while they have struck out 279 batters and walked 116, resulting in a FIP of 4.47.
Red Sox pitchers have faced opponents with runners on base 32 times and have made 31 appearances in high-leverage situations. The bullpen has achieved 18 holds this season, ranking 19th in the MLB. Their save rate is 63.6% in 29 save situations, with 7 total saves, having blown 4 out of 11 opportunities. This year, the bullpen has inherited 47 runners, with 31.9% crossing home plate. Boston has used 108 relief pitchers thus far.
Defensively, the Boston Red Sox have made 925 putouts, 321 assists, and 18 errors this season. Their fielding percentage is at .986, ranking them 17th in the MLB. They’ve completed 27 double plays and converted 70.2% of balls in play into outs over 2,775 innings, placing them 14th in the league.
Jake Bennett has pitched 5 innings with 3 strikeouts in his young career. Holding a career record of 1-0, Bennett has a FIP of 1.77 and faced 20 batters. His ERA is 1.80 (1 earned run) with a WHIP of 1.400, allowing 5 hits (9.0 hits per 9 innings) and issuing 2 walks.
The Detroit Tigers have recorded 35 home runs and 154 RBIs so far. With 66 doubles, they’ve drawn 135 walks and scored 162 runs. Detroit boasts an on-base percentage of .328 and a batting average of .247 this season. Their slugging percentage is .400, and they average 4.50 runs per game, ranking 12th in MLB. They have struck out 298 times (12th in MLB) and accumulated 296 hits.
The Tigers’ pitching staff has a WHIP of 1.318 and a FIP of 3.77, ranking 16th in total hits allowed with 285. They’ve conceded 145 runs this season, with an ERA of 3.85 (133 earned runs). The K/BB ratio stands at 8.60 (297 strikeouts vs. 125 walks). They’ve allowed 29 homers, surrendering 4.19 runs per 9 innings (9th in baseball).
Detroit’s relievers have inherited 66 runners, scoring on 37.9%. Their bullpen has made appearances 28 times in high-leverage situations and 41 times with runners on base. In 30 save situations, they’ve secured 15 holds but blown 6 saves, placing them 22nd in MLB with a save rate of 57.1%. A total of 106 bullpen pitchers have taken the mound this season.
In 2,802 innings played, Detroit has a defensive efficiency of 69.1% (23rd in majors). Their fielding percentage is .985 (23rd in MLB) along with 31 double plays, 302 assists, and 19 errors for the current campaign.
Jack Flaherty holds a career win-loss record of 63-58 with a 3.86 ERA, allowing 7.6 hits per nine innings. His strikeout-to-walk ratio is 3.09, having faced 4,261 hitters throughout his career. Flaherty has allowed 437 earned runs, accumulated a WHIP of 1.216, and possesses a FIP of 3.8. He has given up 863 hits while earning 1,162 strikeouts over 1,019 innings.
Which team will claim victory in tonight’s MLB matchup against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Bet on Detroit (+102)
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