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Detroit (64-46) at Philadelphia (61-47)
- When: Aug 1 2025, 6:45 PM
- Where: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia
- Where to watch: NBCS-PH
Tigers vs. Phillies – Game Betting Preview & Prediction
Moneyline: Philadelphia -149
Spread: Philadelphia -1.5 (+143)
Total: 8.0
Detroit Tigers Preview
The Tigers roll into Philadelphia hotter than a sidewalk in July. After bottoming out with 12 losses in 13 games, they’ve suddenly turned into a wrecking crew — winners of four straight while outscoring opponents 34-9 during that stretch. The bats are back from the dead, smashing eight homers in that span.
Jack Flaherty (6-10, 4.51 ERA) gets the ball Friday and has quietly put together a couple of strong outings, including six shutout innings against the Jays that helped spark this current run. He’s 1-1 with a 2.84 ERA in his career against Philly, and his command has looked sharper since returning to AL action.
Detroit also went wild at the trade deadline like it was Black Friday: adding Rafael Montero, Kyle Finnegan, and Charlie Morton, plus snagging Paul Sewald (currently injured). They’ve made it clear—they’re not here to just hang around; they want October baseball.
Philadelphia Phillies Preview
Philly also came out swinging at the deadline. They grabbed one of baseball’s nastiest relievers in Jhoan Duran (2.01 ERA, 16 saves), shoring up a bullpen that’s been more shaky than dependable. Adding Harrison Bader gives them another weapon against lefties, plus his glove gives outfielders like Kyle Schwarber a breather from time to time.
Ranger Suarez (8-4, 2.59 ERA) will toe the rubber and bring some left-handed heat. He’s been one of the more consistent arms in Philly’s rotation this season. Against Detroit, he’s sporting a 2.45 ERA, though the record stands at 0-1.
The Phillies have won three of their last four and are looking to build on the momentum from a busy trade week. With Duran available to close it down, Philly’s bullpen has a new swagger.
Prediction
The Tigers are hot, but the Phillies have home-field advantage, pitching stability, and some serious upgrades. If Suarez can silence Detroit’s rejuvenated bats early, Philly’s power lineup and improved bullpen should do the rest.
Philly covers the -149 moneyline in what could be a playoff-level intensity showdown between two clubs aiming for October.
Score Prediction: Phillies 5, Tigers 4
Pick: Philadelphia (-149)
Total: Over 8.0 (-115)
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