The Detroit Tigers are surging through late April, winners of four straight and one of baseball’s most balanced teams early in the 2025 season. On Monday night, they’ll look to keep rolling when they travel to Daikin Park for the opener of a three-game set against the Houston Astros.
Jack Flaherty, who’s been dominant with a 2.63 ERA so far, gets the start for Detroit. Houston counters with Ronel Blanco, coming off one of his sharpest outings this year. The Astros, however, have been inconsistent offensively — ranking just 25th in MLB in runs scored — and will need to find answers against a Tigers pitching staff that ranks second in the majors with a 2.80 ERA.
First pitch is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. ET on SCHN2 and FDSDET.
Can the Tigers extend their winning streak, or will the Astros’ pitching staff cool them off at home?
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📺 Where To Watch Tigers vs. Astros? (April 28, 2025)
| Category | Details |
| Date | Monday, April 28, 2025 |
| Time | 8:10 p.m. ET |
| Location | Daikin Park, Houston, TX |
| TV | SCHN2 and FDSDET |
💰 Tigers vs Astros Betting Odds
| Bet Type | Odds |
| Moneyline | Tigers -114 / Astros -105 |
| Spread (Run Line) | Tigers -1.5 (+150) / Astros +1.5 (-180) |
| Over/Under | 7.5 Runs (Over -116 / Under -104) |
➡️ Odds updated April 28, 2025.
⚾ Pitcher Matchup: Jack Flaherty vs Ronel Blanco
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | IP | K/9 | Opponent BA |
| Jack Flaherty (DET) | 1-2 | 2.63 | 27.1 | 11.2 | .190 |
| Ronel Blanco (HOU) | 2-2 | 5.01 | 23.1 | 7.7 | .233 |
Quick Notes:
- Flaherty boasts one of the league’s highest strikeout rates (11.2 K/9).
- Blanco allowed just two hits in his last start and seems to be finding a groove.
📈 Betting Trends
| Team | ML Record | As Favorite | Over Record |
| Tigers | 11-4 (73.3%) | 11-3 (78.6%) | 10-16-2 |
| Astros | 5-4 (55.6%) | 5-3 (62.5%) | 9-18-0 |
Quick Insights:
- Tigers have won 8 of their last 10 games.
- Astros have struggled to hit overs recently (2-8 to under in last 10).
🔥 Recent Team Performance (Last 10 Games)
| Team | Record | Runs/Game | HRs | ERA | K/9 |
| Tigers | 8-2 | 4.8 | 7 | 1.58 | 8.7 |
| Astros | 6-4 | 3.4 | 7 | 2.17 | 6.6 |
➡️ Tigers have the hottest pitching staff in baseball over the last 10 games.
🚑 Tigers vs Astros Injury Report
| Team | Player | Injury | Status |
| Tigers | Manuel Margot (Knee) | 10-Day IL | |
| Astros | Cristian Javier (Elbow) | 60-Day IL |
🎯 Top Player Prop Bets
| Player | Prop Type | Line | Pick |
| Spencer Torkelson (DET) | HR | Over 0.5 (+180) | Best Value |
| Zach McKinstry (DET) | Hits | Over 0.5 (-170) | Safe Play |
| Yordan Alvarez (HOU) | Hits | Over 0.5 (-210) | Reliable |
| Jeremy Pena (HOU) | Total Bases | Over 1.5 (+125) | Risky Upside |
🧠 Expert Insights
Tigers Notes:
- Jack Flaherty (.190 BAA) should dominate a struggling Houston offense.
- Zach McKinstry (.406 last 10 games) is seeing the ball extremely well.
- Tigers bullpen ERA over last 10 games: 1.58.
Astros Notes:
- Houston scoring just 3.4 runs per game over their last 10.
- Ronel Blanco showed improvement last time out, but will face a confident Detroit lineup.
🏟️ Suggested Same-Game Parlay
| Leg | Pick |
| Moneyline | Tigers -114 |
| Total Runs | Over 7.5 |
| Player Prop | Spencer Torkelson HR (+180) |
💸 $10 Bet Payout: Around $100+ depending on sportsbook.
🔥 Final Tigers vs. Astros Prediction
| Category | Pick |
| Run Line | Tigers -1.5 (+150) |
| Total Runs | Over 7.5 |
| Moneyline | Tigers -114 |
| Final Score | Tigers 5, Astros 4 |
Summary:
This should be a tight game between two excellent pitching staffs, but Detroit’s stronger offense and the red-hot McKinstry/Torkelson tandem give the Tigers a slight edge in Houston.
