The Los Angeles Dodgers (56-40) and Detroit Tigers (46-50) will square off in a rubber match in the finale of their three-game series on Sunday, July 14th, at 1:40 PM ET at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. The Dodgers are favored to succeed with a moneyline at -175.
The Dodgers have lost four out of their last five games and need to find a win soon. Their latest battle was an 11-9 loss in 10 innings in Game 2 against the Tigers. After struggling in their battles against the Philadelphia Phillies last series, this is an opportunity to land one more win.
They are undecided about their starting pitcher for this matchup. Their team ERA is 3.76, which should bode well for their prospects defensively.
Shohei Ohtani is still playing at a high level and has an opportunity to push their offense to a good start. He leads them with 29 homers, 69 RBIs, and a batting average of .314.
The Dodgers' batting average comes in at .254, and they allow their opponents to put up .228. This is a respectable difference between the two and one area they could prioritize.
The Tigers have won three out of their last five and aim to finish the first half of the season on a positive note. After winning Game 2 with an offensive explosion, they can do it again.
They will put Beau Brieske (1-0) on the mound to kick things off with an ERA of 3.52 and a WHIP of 1.04. Their team ERA is at 3.97, which is on par with what the Dodgers get each game.
Riley Greene has been pushing their offense along. He currently leads them with 17 homers, 50 RBIs, and a batting average of .271. A strong start from him to set the tone will be crucial here.
The Tigers are averaging .233 at the plate but are allowing .242 from their opponents per matchup. They cannot allow the Dodgers to get hot early and risk this average getting out of hand.
MyBookie has the MLB betting odds ready for this showdown, with the Los Angeles Dodgers in favor of pulling out the win. Market insights reveal the Dodgers have a 54.9 percent chance of winning.
The Dodgers have struggled over their latest five games but have what it takes on both sides of the field to carry out this win. Look for them to get back on track and finish this first half of the season strong.
