Giants vs. Tigers Prediction, Computer Picks, Odds & Pitching Matchup 6/28/2022

The Detroit Tigers (28-44) enter Tuesday’s matchup with the San Francisco Giants (39-33) following their 2-1 series victory over the Diamondbacks. The Giants, coming off of a series loss against the Reds, are listed as -175 favorites for Game 1. The series begins at Oracle Park, starting at 9:45 PM ET. San Francisco’s Carlos Rodon gets the start, and he’ll go against Detroit’s Tarik Skubal.

Giants vs. Tigers Spread and Betting Line

Computer Predictions for Giants vs. Tigers

After looking at all of the key stats and trends for this matchup, our best bet is the Tigers on the moneyline at +150. Our computer prediction sees the scoring going over the total of 7 runs.

Our computer pick: Detroit Tigers (+150) and Over (7)

Giants vs. Tigers Game Info

• San Francisco Giants probable starting pitcher: Carlos Rodón
• Detroit Tigers probable starting pitcher: Tarik Skubal
• Game Day: Tuesday, June 28, 2022
• Game Time: 9:45 PM ET
• Location: San Francisco, California
• Stadium: Oracle Park

San Francisco Giants vs Detroit Tigers Pitching Matchup

Giants Starter Carlos Rodón

• The Giants will send Rodon (6-4) out for his 15th start of the season. He is 6-4 with a 2.70 ERA and 101 strikeouts through 80 innings pitched.
• The left-hander’s most recent time out came on Wednesday against the Atlanta Braves, when he threw seven innings, surrendering one earned run while allowing three hits.
• In 14 games this season, the 29-year-old has amassed a 2.70 ERA and 11.4 strikeouts per nine innings, while allowing a batting average of .203 to opposing hitters.
• Rodon is aiming for his fourth quality start in a row.
• Rodon is looking for his fourth straight outing lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.2 frames per appearance on the hill.
• The opposing Tigers offense has a collective .226 batting average, and is 27th in the league with 531 total hits and last in MLB action with 216 runs scored. It has the 29th-ranked slugging percentage (.330) and ranks last in home runs (41) in all of MLB.
• This season, the 29-year-old ranks 14th in ERA (2.70), 21st in WHIP (1.088), and fourth in K/9 (11.4) among pitchers who qualify.

Tigers Starter Tarik Skubal

• Skubal (5-5) will take to the mound for the Tigers and make his 15th start of the season.
• The left-hander’s last start was on Wednesday, when he tossed 4 2/3 innings while giving up six earned runs on six hits in a matchup with the Boston Red Sox.
• The 25-year-old has pitched to a 3.40 ERA this season with 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 1.9 walks per nine across 14 games.
• He has seven quality starts in 14 chances this season.
• Skubal has 11 starts of five or more innings this season in 14 chances. He averages 5.2 innings per outing.
• The Giants have scored 352 runs this season, which ranks fifth in MLB. They are batting .240 for the campaign with 90 home runs, eighth in the league.
• Among qualified pitchers in the majors this year, the 25-year-old ranks 34th in ERA (3.40), 26th in WHIP (1.122), and 15th in K/9 (9.5).

Giants Betting Picks & Insights

• The Giants have won 32, or 59.3%, of the 54 games they’ve played as favorites this season.
• This season, San Francisco has won 11 of its 20 games, or 55%, when favored by at least -175 on the moneyline.
• The Giants have a 63.6% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.
• Games involving San Francisco have gone over the total set by bookmakers in 35 of 73 chances this season.
• The Giants are 37-35-0 against the spread this season.

Tigers Betting Picks & Insights

• The Tigers have been chosen as underdogs in 56 games this year and have walked away with the win 21 times (37.5%) in those games.
• This year, Detroit has won five of 22 games when listed as at least +150 or worse on the moneyline.
• The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Tigers have a 40% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest.
• Detroit and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 25 of their 72 opportunities.
• The Tigers have posted a record of 33-39-0 against the spread this season.

Giants Leaders & Batting Stats

• The Giants best hitter thus far this season is Thairo Estrada, who’s hitting at a team-leading .265 rate along with six homers and 31 RBI.
• Of all hitters in baseball, Estrada’s home run total places him 131st, and his RBI tally ranks him 93rd.
• Estrada carries a three-game hitting streak into this matchup. In his last five games he is hitting .278 with a home run, a walk and four RBI.
• Wilmer Flores has capitalized on opportunities as he paces his team with 40 runs batted in.
• Flores is 71st in home runs and 33rd in RBI on the year.
• Joc Pederson has a team-best 17 home runs.
• Pederson has at least one base hit in two straight games. During his last five outings he is batting .294 with a double, two home runs and two RBI.
• Mike Yastrzemski has 16 doubles, eight home runs and 32 walks while hitting .245.

Tigers Leaders & Batting Stats

• Javier Baez leads the Tigers with seven long balls and runs batted in, driving in 25.
• Among all batters in MLB, Baez’s home run total is 102nd and his RBI tally ranks 147th.
• Jonathan Schoop is batting .195 with 12 doubles, a triple, six home runs and 10 walks.
• Schoop is 131st in homers and 173rd in RBI among all batters in the majors.
• Harold Castro is batting .280 with eight doubles, two triples, four home runs and four walks.
• Miguel Cabrera paces the Tigers with a .296 batting average.