- Matchup: Detroit Tigers vs Atlanta Braves
- Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
- Venue: Truist Park in Cumberland, GA
- Broadcast: Braves.TV
- Betting Odds: Detroit (+162) Atlanta (-196)
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The Detroit Tigers (15-14) are set to visit Truist Park on Tuesday to face the Atlanta Braves (20-9). The moneyline for this contest places Detroit at +162, while Atlanta is at -196. The over/under stands at 8.5. Projected starting pitchers include Casey Mize and Martin Perez.
The Tigers have recorded a total of 57 doubles and belted 31 home runs. With a slugging percentage of .417, the team has struck out 234 times while drawing 108 walks. Collectively, the Detroit Tigers are averaging 4.6 runs per game, ranking 15th in MLB. They have accumulated 127 RBIs alongside 244 hits this season, boasting a team batting average of .253. In total, they’ve scored 132 runs and have a .333 on-base percentage.
The Tigers’ strikeout-to-walk ratio stands at 2.18, with the pitching staff achieving a WHIP of 1.34. Tigers pitchers have allowed 23 home runs and 122 total runs (12th in MLB). They have surrendered 227 hits (8.2 per 9 innings) and 110 earned runs. Currently, the team’s earned run average is 3.95, placing them 11th in the league, and they have struck out 235 batters while issuing 108 walks. The team’s FIP is 3.86 for the season.
This season, the Tigers’ relievers boast a save percentage of 63.6%, making appearances in 25 save situations. They’ve accumulated 7 saves, failing to convert 4 out of 11 save opportunities. Also, the bullpen has inherited 61 base runners, with 37.7% of them scoring. The Tigers’ relief pitchers have entered the game with runners on base 36 times and participated in 24 high-leverage situations. So far, 85 relief pitchers have taken the mound for the Tigers, earning a total of 13 holds, which ranks 23rd in baseball.
The Tigers have successfully converted 69.4% of balls in play into outs over 2,253 innings played, putting them 19th in the major leagues. Thus far, the team has registered 751 putouts, 239 assists, and 16 errors, leading to a fielding percentage of .984, ranking 21st in the league, with a total of 24 double plays.
Mize has pitched 468 innings in his career, tallying 397 strikeouts. With a win-loss record of 25-26, Mize has a FIP of 4.03, having faced 1,986 hitters in the majors. His earned run average stands at 4.09, allowing 213 earned runs, and his WHIP is 1.282. He has yielded 469 hits (9.0 hits per 9 innings) and issued 131 walks.
The Atlanta Braves, this season, hold a team on-base percentage of .340 alongside a batting average of .274. They have recorded 214 strikeouts (25th in the league) and accumulated 276 hits. With 40 home runs and 161 RBIs, the Braves maintain a team slugging percentage of .453 and are averaging 5.72 runs per game, ranking first in MLB. They have also achieved 54 doubles, drawn 95 walks, and scored 166 runs.
The Braves’ pitching staff has allowed 101 runs this season, maintaining an ERA of 3.13 (with 90 earned runs). They’ve given up 28 home runs and are yielding 3.51 runs per 9 innings, ranking 2nd in the league. The Braves have a team WHIP of 1.124 and a FIP of 3.85 for the year. Their strikeout-to-walk ratio is an impressive 8.40 (243 strikeouts to 90 walks), and they rank 2nd in opponent hits allowed with 201.
The Atlanta bullpen has inherited a score rate of 28.0% from 25 inherited runners. Their relievers have appeared in high-leverage situations 27 times and 17 times with runners on base. Out of 31 save situations, they’ve achieved 17 holds and experienced 1 blown save, ranking first in the league with a save percentage of 91.7%. So far, the Braves have deployed 91 relievers this season.
Over 2,331 innings, the Braves have demonstrated a defensive efficiency of 73.6% (leading the league). They have turned 24 double plays and maintain a fielding percentage of .988, placing them 7th in professional baseball. The Braves’ season totals include 237 assists, 12 errors, and 777 putouts.
On his career journey, Perez has given up 1,766 hits and achieved 1,167 strikeouts over 1,654 innings. With a career record of 92-94, Perez holds a 4.39 ERA, allowing 9.6 hits per nine innings. He has surrendered a total of 807 earned runs, recording a WHIP of 1.428 and a FIP of 4.3, with a K/BB ratio of 1.96. Throughout his career, he has faced 7,161 opposing batters.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s MLB matchup according to the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Select Atlanta (-196)
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