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Detroit (59-40) at Texas (50-49)
- When: Jul 20 2025, 7:10 PM
- Where: Globe Life Field, Arlington
- Where to watch: ESPN
Tigers vs Rangers – Game Preview & Expert Predictions
Moneyline: Detroit -185
Total: 7.0
RunLine: Detroit -1.5 (-110)
Detroit Tigers Breakdown
The Tigers are looking to salvage the series after dropping the first two games in Arlington. Detroit’s offense has gone ice-cold with just seven hits combined over the first two matchups, and they desperately need a spark to avoid a sweep.
Tarik Skubal (10-3, 2.33 ERA), the reigning AL Cy Young winner, takes the mound. While Skubal has hit a slight speed bump, posting no wins in his last two starts, he remains one of baseball’s most dominant arms. His stellar strikeout-to-walk ratio (153 Ks to just 16 walks in 121 innings) and his previous performance against Texas, 12 strikeouts over seven innings in a 2-1 victory on May 9, show why Detroit leans heavily on him.
Player Prop Pick – Tigers: Tarik Skubal Over 7.5 Strikeouts – He has an excellent track record against Texas and can rack up swings-and-misses even when his command isn’t perfect.
Texas Rangers Breakdown
The Rangers are heating up at just the right time, winning five of their last six, including Saturday’s 4-1 victory that clinched another series win over a division leader. Texas’ offense has been timely, while their pitching has held opponents in check.
With Nathan Eovaldi scratched due to back tightness, Jacob Latz (1-0, 3.00 ERA) gets the nod. Latz hasn’t started since June 24, when he flirted with history by carrying a no-hitter into the seventh inning against Baltimore. While his career ERA against Detroit is inflated due to rough relief outings, he has shown flashes of brilliance when in rhythm.
Player Prop Pick – Rangers: Corey Seager to Record a Hit – Seager’s consistency and clutch bat make him a key piece in Texas’ offense.
Prediction & Betting Outlook
Skubal’s presence on the mound gives Detroit an edge, but the Tigers’ lack of offense is a real concern. Texas is riding momentum, but Latz’s inexperience as a starter could tilt things slightly toward Detroit if Skubal dominates.
Best Bet: Detroit -1.5 (-110)
Toral: Under 7.0 (-115)
Final Score Prediction: Tigers 4, Rangers 2
- MLB Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
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