The Los Angeles Dodgers (55-39) and Detroit Tigers (45-49) begin a 3-game series Friday. First pitch from Comerica Park is slated for 6:40 p.m. ET. Let's analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the'Dodgers vs. Tigers odds and make our expert'MLB picks and predictions'for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Dodgers won 2 of 3 last year
The Dodgers limp into Detroit after being swept by the Phillies in Philadelphia. They were outscored 19-5 over the 3-game series with their 700 million dollar man DH Shohei Ohtani bringing home 1 run. Los Angeles has lost 4 straight as they head into their last series before the All-Star break.
The Tigers have won 6 of their last 7 games including taking 3 of 4 from the AL Central leading Guardians. They smoked Cleveland 10-1 on Thursday behind 6 strong innings from RHP Jack Flaherty. LF Riley Greene and 3B Gio Urshela each drove in 3 runs. Detroit has averaged over 5 runs per game over this last 7 game span.