Detroit (9-6) at Milwaukee (8-8)
- When: Apr 14 2025, 7:40 PM
- Where: American Family Field, Milwaukee
- Where to watch: FDSWI
MLB Betting Preview & Predictions: Tigers vs Brewers
Moneyline: Detroit -170 | Total: 7.0
The Detroit Tigers head into Monday’s matchup as solid road favorites, priced at -174 on the moneyline with the total set at 7.0. They’ll take on a Milwaukee Brewers squad looking to rebound from back-to-back road losses out west.
Milwaukee Brewers Preview
Returning home after a tough road trip, the Brewers are hoping for a reset. They’ve now dropped two straight, including a 5-2 loss to Arizona on Sunday where their bullpen struggled and starter Freddy Peralta lasted just 5 1/3 innings. The bright spot was a two-run homer by William Contreras in the first inning—Milwaukee’s only offense of the day.
Tyler Alexander (1-0, 2.84 ERA) gets the nod for Milwaukee. He’s making his third start of the season and fifth appearance overall. While his last outing was brief—just 3 2/3 innings against Colorado—he held the damage to two runs in a 17-2 blowout win. Alexander has a career 2.00 ERA in two outings against his former team, the Tigers.
Despite some solid pitching recently—Milwaukee starters have allowed two runs or fewer in seven straight starts—the offense has cooled. Jackson Chourio’s 14-game hit streak ended Sunday, though he still leads the team in homers (5) and RBIs (17). Brice Turang has been steady, hitting .333, but veterans like Christian Yelich (.143) and Rhys Hoskins (.171, 0 HR) remain cold at the plate.
Detroit Tigers Preview
The Tigers enter on a high note despite Sunday’s 5-1 loss to the Twins. Detroit has won four straight series following an 0-3 start to the season. Spencer Torkelson is heating up, hitting .300 over the last series with two homers and four RBIs, and manager A.J. Hinch has placed him firmly back in the heart of the lineup.
Reigning AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal (1-2, 3.78 ERA) will be on the mound for Detroit, fresh off a dominant six-inning, four-hit shutout win over the Yankees last week. Skubal has faced the Brewers just once in his career and dominated with a 6 2/3 inning, one-run outing in a 10-2 win.
Detroit’s bullpen and rotation have been solid, and with their ace on the mound, the Tigers have a strong edge heading into the opener.
Prediction
The Tigers have the better arm on the mound, and with Milwaukee’s offense cooling off—especially from key veterans—it’s tough to back them even at home. Look for Detroit to control this one from the mound and continue their strong stretch of play.
Final Score Prediction: Tigers 4, Brewers 2
Best Bet: Tigers -170 ML
Lean: Under 7.0 (+105) – Expect a pitcher’s duel early with Skubal leading the way.
- MLB Odds source: MyBookie Sportsbook
