Rangers vs. Tigers MLB Odds, Preview and Prediction – June 16th, 2022

By Carlos Chacon • June 16, 2022

The Texas Rangers will hit the road and face the Detroit Tigers on Thursday night. The Rangers are coming from a 2-1 series defeat to the Astros. Meanwhile, the White Sox recently annihilated the Tigers, three games to one, and are at the end of a four-game streak. Both sides are in dire need of momentum and confidence, which makes this an important game for both sides.

That said, Nitrobetting delivers important information down your way. We share event details, team and player statistics, and the latest MLB betting odds. Furthermore, our preview covers timely betting trends and predictions that get your picks on the right track.

Rangers vs. Tigers Game Information

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When: Thursday, June 16, 2022, 7:10 PM ET
Where: Comerica Park, Detroit, MI
TV: Bally Sports Southwest, Bally Sports Detroit, MLBN (out-of-market only)
Radio: 105.3 The Fan (Rangers) / WXYT 97.1 FM (Tigers)
Live Stream: MLB.tv
MLB Odds: Rangers (-154) / Tigers (+132)

Why bet on the Texas Rangers?

The Rangers enter the contest with a 29-33 overall record. This puts them in second place in the AL West division. They come off two consecutive losses against the top AL West team, Houston Astros. As a team, the Rangers allow 4.34 runs per game and is only good for a 19th-best record in the league. Adolis Garcia helps stop the bleeding and tops the team batting with 12 home runs and 41 RBIs.

One significant factor affecting the team’s decline in performance is subpar pitching. On Wednesday, the side gave up 13 runs to the Chicago White Sox. The team can only average 2.71 runs per game and is the 30th best record in the MLB this season.

Taking the mound for the Rangers in the opening game is Martin Perez who holds a 4-2 record. The 31-year-old pitcher has a 2.18 ERA and a stable season so far, but in his last start, he struggled, going five innings and giving up 12 hits and seven earned runs.

Why bet on the Detroit Tigers?

The Tigers are holding onto a string of losses, winning just three of their last ten games. They now sit fourth in the AL Central division with a 24-38 overall record. The team sees more success in the comfort of Comerica Park on top of a 16-20 home record.

Taking the pitching helm for the Tigers is Beau Brieske. Although we saw him struggle in his last start against the Blue Jays, going 5.2 innings and giving up seven hits and zero runs, he could ignite a spark Detroit is in dire need of right now. He holds a season record of 1-5 and a 4.34 ERA.

As a team, the Tigers record a .219 batting average and .276 on-base percentage. We find most of their numbers in the bottom five of the league right now. Nonetheless, we’ve seen solid performances come from Detroit in recent weeks. They pulled a sneaky win against the Blue Jays in a three-game series, while sweeping the Pirates in two games before that.

Rangers vs. Tigers MLB Betting Trends

The Rangers are 3-3 in the last six road games.
The Rangers are 4-6 in the last ten games against the Tigers.
The totals went under in four of the Rangers’ last ten games against the Tigers.
The Tigers are 4-6 in the last ten games at Comerica Park.
The Tigers are 4-1 in the last five home games against the Rangers.
The totals went over in two of the Tigers’ last five home games against the Rangers.

Rangers vs. Tigers Betting Prediction

Perez needs to bounce back after a terrible start, and facing the Tigers gives him some assurance that he would do so. The Tigers’ pitching staff hasn’t been the best with 2.71 runs per game and they are likely to struggle again if they don’t set the tempo in this game. Look for Perez to play a crucial role in this matchup. Meanwhile, Beau Brieske trying to improve his record might pay dividends this time around. The Rangers hold the slight edge in the opening game, but don’t discount a desperate Tigers squad going all out.

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