On the evening of May 14, 2024, baseball fans will be treated to a compelling matchup at Comerica Park as the Miami Marlins take on the Detroit Tigers beginning at 6:40 PM. Weather conditions are expected to feature overcast skies.
Ryan Weathers, who holds a 4.536 ERA, will take the hill for the Marlins. Facing him will be the Tigers’ Reese Olson, who boasts a solid 2.517 ERA. This season, the Marlins have struggled in the NL East Division, positioned at 15th with an 11-32 record. Their performance includes a 5th place in divisional games with a 2-11 record. Recently, Miami has 2 wins in their last 10 games and is on a one-loss streak, showing vulnerabilities both at home (6-17) and on the road (5-15).
Conversely, the Tigers are faring better in the AL Central with an 8th place ranking and a 21-20 record. They are 4th in their division games with a 10-6 record, have won 3 of their last 10, and are coming off a win. At home, their performance is nearly even with a 10-11 record, but they show strength on the road at 11-9.
For betting enthusiasts, here’s the breakdown: The Tigers are favored with a -1.5 point spread and the over-under for total runs scored is set at 8.5. The money line sits at -185 for the Tigers, indicating they are favorites at home, and +154 for the Marlins, suggesting an uphill battle for the visitors in this contest.