Boston Red Sox vs. Detroit Tigers Handicapping Preview & Pick

The Boston Red Sox (22-21) look to rebound after a brutal defeat to the Detroit Tigers (27-15) recently, as they will clash in Game 2 of their three-game series on Tuesday, May 13 at 6:40 PM ET at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. MyBookie has appealing MLB betting odds, showing the Red Sox slightly favored on the road with a moneyline at -115.

Boston Red Sox Betting Preview

The Red Sox had their two-game win streak snapped with their recent battle with the Detroit Tigers at 14-2 in Game 1 of the series. They failed to add a run until the sixth inning, which was a 12-1 lead at that point.

Pitching will be key here, as Brayan Bello (2-0) is a huge improvement compared to what they had in Game 1. He currently boasts an ERA at 2.01 and a WHIP at 1.34, which is appealing since the Red Sox’ ERA is at 3.63 and they have a WHIP at 1.27.

Boston is averaging .254 at the plate and are allowing their opponents to average .247 in return. If they cannot hold back the opposing team’s offense, this could be a red flag for the rest of the season.

The Red Sox are getting 3.89 runs and are allowing their opponents to average 3.60 runs over their last five games. This shows they have a strong offense but negate any positives since they allow their opponents to stay in close range.

Detroit Tigers Betting Preview

The Tigers wasted no time in getting runs on the board in Game 1. This recent win ended their two-game losing skid, where they allowed 16 runs in those two battles. This also marked the second time in this stretch where they scored over 10 runs.

Tyler Holton (2-2) will get the start on the mound and he currently has an ERA at 3.12 and a WHIP at 1.21. The Tigers’ are averaging an ERA of 3.15 and a WHIP at 1.15. This is a good opportunity for the Tigers, assuming they can withstand this push after having a blowout victory in Game 1.

Detroit has a .255 batting average and has been allowing their opposition to get .220. This is a tough separation between the two averages since the defense can only do so much.

The Tigers are putting together 6.20 runs and allowing 4.00 runs over their latest five game stretch. They tend to have volatile breakout situations on offense, so this could be another one of those games.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie offers you the best Boston Red Sox vs. Detroit Tigers betting odds to consider, with the Red Sox favored. According to market predictions, the Tigers have a 51.9 percent chance of winning.

Boston has a better starting pitcher (on paper at least) and appear to have a chip on their shoulder heading into Game 2. Look for Boston to bounce back.

Final Pick: Boston Red Sox -115