With the baseball season rounding off in its closing few weeks, an encounter between the Detroit Tigers and the Baltimore Oriole Ridge at Oriole Park at Camden Yards this Friday is an exciting affair. As they hold records of 80-73 and 85-68, both teams are in a crucial stage of their samba where nothing can be taken lightly regarding their postseason intentions. This game is not solely just another boring game in the daily games features instead, it is a turning point in the AL table that is filled with premium picks and predictions.
Detroit Tigers vs. Baltimore Orioles 9/20/24 Game Info and Odds |
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| When: | Friday, September 20, 2024 at 7:05 PM ET |
| Where: | Oriole Park at Camden Yards |
| Watch: | ATV+, ESPN, MLB.TV |
| Tigers odds: | +170 Moneyline |
| Orioles odds: | -204 Moneyline |
| Total Line: | 7.5 |
Detroit Tigers (80-73) vs. Baltimore Orioles (85-68)
The Detroit Tigers are making a strong push late in the season, showcasing resilience and tactical prowess under pressure. They have secured wins in five of their last six games, underscoring their capacity to pull off crucial victories. Analyzing their recent outings reveals a pattern of strong pitching and timely hits, with wins against teams like Kansas City, which they bested in three consecutive games, proving their capability to handle pressure games.
| Detroit Tigers Last 5 Games | |||
| Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
| Sep 18, 2024 | KC | 4-2 | Win |
| Sep 17, 2024 | KC | 3-1 | Win |
| Sep 16, 2024 | KC | 7-6 | Win |
| Sep 15, 2024 | BAL | 4-2 | Win |
| Sep 14, 2024 | BAL | 2-4 | Lose |
On the flip side, the Baltimore Orioles, despite their better overall record, have shown signs of struggle, particularly at home. Their last five games have been a roller-coaster, marked by significant defeats, including a 10-0 drubbing by San Francisco. However, they managed to salvage a victory against the Giants just before this series, perhaps indicating a return to form at a crucial juncture.
| Baltimore Orioles Last 5 Games | |||
| Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
| Sep 19, 2024 | SF | 5-3 | Win |
| Sep 18, 2024 | SF | 3-5 | Lose |
| Sep 17, 2024 | SF | 0-10 | Lose |
| Sep 15, 2024 | DET | 2-4 | Lose |
| Sep 14, 2024 | DET | 4-2 | Win |
Keider Montero (6-6, 4.6 ERA) vs. Corbin Burnes (14-8, 3.06 ERA)
Keider Montero has upside potential and indeed flashes brilliance at different parts of his game even if he has posted an unimpressive 4.6 ERA and 1.27 WHIP. His task will be to contain the powerful offense of the Orioles that would punish every tiny mistake made by the pitcher. Montero’s capacity to dictate the game at the start would be fundamental, most importantly in mitigating home runs, which are a clear-cut area of expertise for Baltimore.
On the other end, Corbin Burnes emerges as one of the pillars of support for the Orioles. He has a 3.06 ERA and a WHIP of 1.12 over 182.1 IP. Burnes has been a picture of effectiveness and reliability. His command and strikeout capability in high-leverage situations have also been pinpointed as essential in restricting the form of the Tigers’ hitters who of late, have started to murder the ball.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Baltimore Orioles -204, Total Odds: 7.5
While the current and more recent betting odds have been more favorable to the Orioles’ opponents, it should also be considered that the team had gone through some patches recently. Their gam e totals have been going UNDER in the majority of their latest encounters and this trend is likely to continue bearing the starting pitchers capabilities and the playoff standings pressure.
Detroit Tigers Betting Trends
The performance of the Tigers in high-tension situations, most especially away, has been commendable. Their resolving issues of any recent upward trends in the overall totals speak toward high hopes in pitching early in the series, particularly with Montero aimed at improving relations.
Baltimore Orioles Betting Trends
It is safe to say that even though the Orioles are losing of late, they do not lack in hitting home runs and putting runs on the board throughout the season. The challenge, however, for them is to get over the last of the poor home games and use good offensive games to beat the Detroit pitchers.
Detroit Tigers vs. Baltimore Orioles 9/20/24 Betting Picks
The battle at Camden Yards looks like it will unfold as a thrilling pitcher’s duel, with the current trends showing that it’s likely to be a close and low-scoring battle. Still, the consistent home woes of the Orioles can no longer be ignored as they are considered the favorite today. On the other hand, the road record of the Tigers is impressive, and the recent meetings moved towards the strong UNDER, thus making any winner issue risky.
As for the bettors, it seems they will have a smart option betting the UNDER in total runs rather than either of the two teams’ offense potent of late. As a relative extra, it would help if one propounds prop bets about innings and strikeouts as well. If one is looking for free baseball tips, particularly pay attention to the pitchers’ duel which might determine the course of the game and its final outcome.