Red Sox at Tigers
O/U 8.5 · RL Red Sox -1.5 · Comerica Park
Red Sox ML-108
CONF 78%
WCashedFinal 4-0
The read
The Red Sox look to break out the brooms tonight at a cool, breezy Comerica Park as they conclude a three-game set against a Detroit team that is currently in a state of absolute roster shock. While the season records might suggest a close contest, the situational reality heavily favors Boston, who has already dismantled the Tigers by a combined 15-7 score over the first two games of this series.
The deciding factor tonight is the staggering contrast in fundamental stability. The Tigers are entering a crisis mode after losing both their ace, Tarik Skubal, and their most consistent infielder, Gleyber Torres, to the injured list just today. Replacing Torres with Jace Jung creates a massive defensive void for a Detroit squad that already ranks last in the league in Outs Above Average. This is a nightmare scenario for Jack Flaherty, whose 1.79 WHIP and nearly eight walks per nine innings leave him with zero margin for error. If Flaherty continues to struggle with his command, a porous Detroit defense and a 13-mph wind blowing out to left field will make for a very long night against a surging Red Sox lineup.
On the other side, Sonny Gray returns to the mound with a significant psychological and statistical edge. Gray has historically owned this Detroit roster, evidenced by a career 2.45 ERA against them, and he is backed by a Boston defense that leads all of baseball with 30 Defensive Runs Saved. While Gray is returning from a hamstring injury, his ability to induce soft contact plays perfectly into the hands of elite defenders like Caleb Durbin and Jarren Duran. With Detroit’s bullpen already taxed from yesterday’s blowout and Boston’s Aroldis Chapman looming in the ninth with a 0.77 ERA, the Red Sox have every advantage necessary to complete the road sweep.
Injuries noted
Tigers: [NEW] Gleyber Torres (2B) — Oblique (Left): The Tigers placed Torres on the 10-day injured list Wednesday due to a left oblique strain, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. (May 6 — 0d ago) [NEW] Tarik Skubal (SP) — Elbow (Left): Skubal is scheduled to undergo arthroscopic surgery Wednesday in Los Angeles to remove bone chips from his left elbow, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. (May 6 — 0d ago) [NEW] Beau Brieske (Relief Pitcher) — Thigh (Left): Brieske (adductor) will begin a rehab assignment with Single-A Lakeland on Tuesday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. (May 5 — 1d ago) [NEW] Justin Verlander (Starting Pitcher) — Hip (Left): Verlander (hip) threw a bullpen session Sunday at close to full intensity, MLB.com reports. (May 4 — 2d ago) [KNOWN] Will Vest (RP) — Forearm (Right): Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Friday that Vest is "not at 100 percent" physically, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports. (May 2 — 4d ago) [KNOWN] Javier Baez (Shortstop) — Ankle (Right): The Tigers placed Baez on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a right ankle sprain. (Apr 29 — 7d ago) [KNOWN] Casey Mize (Starting Pitcher) — Thigh (Right): Mize was removed from Tuesday's game against Atlanta with an apparent injury, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. (Apr 29 — 7d ago) [KNOWN] Connor Seabold (Starting Pitcher) — Ankle (Left): Detroit moved Seabold to the 15-day IL on Sunday due to left ankle inflammation, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. (Apr 26 — 10d ago) [KNOWN] Parker Meadows (Center Fielder) — Arm (Left): Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said that Meadows underwent surgery Tuesday to repair a left radius fracture and will be sidelined "multiple months," Jason Beck of MLB.com reports. (Apr 14 — 22d ago) Red Sox: [NEW] Roman Anthony (LF) — Wrist (Right): Anthony was diagnosed with a sprained right wrist after undergoing an MRI on Tuesday and may not require a trip to the injured list, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports. (May 5 — 1d ago) [NEW] Justin Slaten (Relief Pitcher) — Oblique (Right): Slaten (oblique) allowed one hit and struck out two over a scoreless inning for Double-A Portland on Sunday. (May 5 — 1d ago) [NEW] Danny Coulombe (RP) — Neck (Not Specified): no (May 4 — 2d ago) [NEW] Ranger Suarez (SP) — Hamstring (Right): Suarez (hamstring) is hopeful he will be ready to go for his next scheduled start, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports. (May 3 — 2d ago) [NEW] Garrett Crochet (Starting Pitcher) — Shoulder (Left): Crochet (shoulder) was able to play catch Sunday for the first time since landing on the injured list Wednesday, Tim Healey of The Boston Globe reports. (May 3 — 3d ago) [KNOWN] Johan Oviedo (Starting Pitcher) — Elbow (Right): The Red Sox transferred Oviedo (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Tuesday, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports. (Apr 14 — 22d ago) [KNOWN] Tanner Houck (Starting Pitcher) — Elbow (Right): Houck (elbow) began a throwing program Monday with 25 throws from 45 feet, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports. (Feb 16 — 78d ago) [KNOWN] Nick Burdi (Relief Pitcher) — Undisclosed (Not Specified): The Mets reassigned Burdi to minor-league camp Tuesday. (Apr 30 — 5d ago)
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Props on this game
2Sonny GrayUNDER 4.5 Strikeouts Strikeouts-115
WActual 2
Sonny Gray's strikeout numbers have plummeted in 2026, as he is currently averaging barely half a strikeout per inning. He has failed to reach the five-strikeout mark in 80% of his starts this year. Furthermore, he is making his first start back from a hamstring injury, which almost certainly means the Red Sox will have him on a pitch count to prevent a setback. Between his diminished K-rate and a likely workload restriction, the Under is the clear play here against a Detroit team that has prioritized a high-contact approach.
Wilyer AbreuOVER 1.5 Total Bases Total Bases+110
LActual 0
Abreu is currently the hottest bat in the Boston lineup, coming off a monster three-hit performance yesterday and maintaining a .308 average over his last 10 outings. He draws a premier matchup against Jack Flaherty, who has been exceptionally vulnerable this season with high traffic on the bases (1.79 WHIP). Flaherty's lack of command often forces him into hitter-friendly counts where Abreu's power profile shines. With a 13-mph wind blowing out toward left field, any solid contact from Abreu has a high probability of resulting in the extra-base hit needed to clear this line.
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