On May 13, 2024, a compelling baseball duel is on the schedule as the Miami Marlins travel to face the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park, with the first pitch at 6:40 PM under overcast skies.
Leading the charge from the mound for the Marlins will be Sixto Sánchez, who comes in with a challenging ERA of 7.500. Opposing him will be the Tigers’ Matt Manning, who holds a more moderate ERA of 4.235. Looking at the team standings, the Marlins are currently placed 5th in the NL East, suffering a challenging season with a record of 11-31. Despite their struggles, they are coming off a recent win. The Tigers, with a balanced 20-20 record, are holding 4th position in the AL Central, but they are coming into this game with a recent loss.
For those interested in betting, the Marlins are the underdogs with a money line of +141, while the Tigers are favored with a line of -168. The point spread sets the Tigers as 1.5-point favorites and the over/under for total runs scored in the game is 8.0. This information will be crucial for bettors trying to gauge the expected flow of the game and position their wagers accordingly.