Orioles at Tigers
O/U 12.5
Tigers ML-144
CONF 63%
WCashedFinal 0-14
The read
The trade deadline is getting close, and both teams are trying to stay in the playoff race. Baltimore won the first game, but I think tonight’s pitching matchup gives Detroit a good chance to bounce back.
Troy Melton has been much better at keeping runners off base and limiting runs than Dean Kremer. His hard cutter and slider have been very tough on hitters from either side of the plate, and Baltimore is missing its top catchers. Kremer has struggled against left-handed hitters, giving Kevin McGonigle, Riley Greene, Colt Keith and Zach McKinstry a good chance to make an impact.
Kenley Jansen and Kyle Finnegan are also rested after Detroit leaned on its other relief pitchers Monday. I expect Melton to pitch well early and hand a lead to those fresh late-inning arms. I’m backing the Tigers to win.
The full analysis
The deadline clock is ticking, and Comerica Park hosts two clubs trying to keep their postseason cases alive. Baltimore took the opener, but tonight’s pitching matchup gives Detroit a strong chance to answer.
Troy Melton owns a 1.95 ERA with a 0.95 WHIP, and the underlying 3.21 xERA still compares favorably with Dean Kremer’s 4.67 mark. Melton’s power cutter and slider have held hitters from both sides below a .180 average, a difficult assignment for an Orioles lineup missing its top two catchers. Kremer has been vulnerable to left-handed bats, which sets up Kevin McGonigle, Riley Greene, Colt Keith and Zach McKinstry to do damage.
Detroit also has Kenley Jansen and Kyle Finnegan rested after its middle relief absorbed Monday’s workload. I expect Melton to control the early innings and give that fresh back end a lead to protect. I’m backing the Tigers on the moneyline at -144.
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Props on this game
3Riley GreeneOVER 1.5 Total Bases Total Bases-105
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Kremer has allowed left-handed hitters a .270 average, .935 OPS and seven home runs in 74 at-bats. Greene owns a .307 average and .897 OPS against right-handers, while his recent results undersell six barrels across 21 balls in play. The wind blowing toward right field adds another boost, and this line can cash with a double or two hits rather than requiring a home run.
Dillon DinglerOVER 0.5 Home Runs Home Runs+650
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Dingler has the power profile I want at this price. He has 22 homers, a .528 slugging percentage and an excellent .933 OPS against right-handed pitching.
He also enters with three homers over his past seven games and bats cleanup, maximizing his RBI opportunities and likely plate appearances. Kremer has been vulnerable when his sinker or cutter catches too much plate, and Dingler has already taken him deep in their limited history.
Comerica Park adds risk, but +650 more than compensates.
Riley GreeneOVER 0.5 Home Runs Home Runs+525
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I’m targeting Kremer’s pronounced trouble with left-handed hitters. They have produced a .935 OPS with seven home runs in 74 at-bats against him, and Greene has generated six barrels on 21 recent balls in play despite modest surface results. He also matches up well with Kremer’s fastball and sinker, carrying a .380 xwOBA against four-seamers and a .393 mark against sinkers. Batting third with the wind moving toward right field gives Greene enough paths to capitalize at +525.
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