Baseball Matchup Prediction: Orioles vs. Tigers - 25th April 2025, Odds, Bet Selection
Heading to the Motor City, the Baltimore Orioles are taking on the Detroit Tigers. Let's dive into our MLB prediction for this Orioles-Tigers showdown.
The Orioles find themselves sitting at 9-14, placing them in last position in the AL East. Before facing the Tigers, they'll wrap up their series against the Nationals. On the other hand, the Tigers are 15-10, having taken two out of three against the Padres recently.
Projected Starters: - Brandon Young (0-0) with a 6.75 ERA and 2.50 WHIP will toe the rubber for the Orioles, while - Casey Mize (3-1) with a 2.22 ERA and 0.95 WHIP will start for the Tigers.
Mize has been dominant at home this season, posting a 1.38 ERA and a .170 opponent batting average. Brandon Young is yet to pitch on the road in 2025.
MLB Odds, Courtesy of FanDuel: - Baltimore Orioles: +1.5 (-188), Moneyline: +110, and Over: 8.5 (+100) - Detroit Tigers: -1.5 (+155), Moneyline: -130, and Under: 8.5 (-122)
Cedric Mullins leads the Orioles' offense
Cedric Mullins paces the Orioles with a .297 average, .441 OBP, five doubles, six home runs, and 19 RBIs. Heston Kjerstad, Tyler O'Neill, Adley Rutschman, Ryan Mountcastle all contribute offensively for Baltimore.
Spencer Torkelson and Zach McKinstry lead the Tigers' offense
Spencer Torkelson leads the Tigers with a .264 average, .373 OBP, seven doubles, seven home runs, and 21 RBIs. Zach McKinstry, Dillon Dingler, Kerry Carpenter, and Riley Greene provide offensive support for the Tigers.
Final Tigers ML (-130) prediction and pick:
Brandon Young is making his second career start in this game. He was less than impressive in his debut. Both his ERA+ (60) and FIP (7.03) were worse than the average big-league pitcher. Mize, however, has been a standout this season. Apart from surrendering four runs in 5.2 innings against the Twins, he has thrown 18.2 innings, allotting just two runs. Furthermore, he has a 2.00 ERA in 13 innings pitched at home. The current Orioles' hitters have not fared well against Mize, who boasts a .208 average and 5-for-27 hit stats against them. Despite Young's struggles, Mize's dominance, and the Tigers' offence's solid performances this season, take the Tigers to secure the win in this one.
The Baltimore Orioles, led by Cedric Mullins, face the Detroit Tigers this game, with Mize starting for the Tigers. Despite the Orioles' offensive contributions from Heston Kjerstad, Tyler O'Neill, Adley Rutschman, and Ryan Mountcastle, Brandon Young's mediocre performance may cause concerns against Mize, who has a lower average and fewer hits against current Orioles' batters. The Tigers, with Spencer Torkelson and Zach McKinstry leading their offense, are projected to win, given Mize's impressive home performance and Young's struggles. The MLB odds, according to FanDuel, favor the Tigers with -130 odds for the moneyline.
