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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Detroit Tigers
The Pittsburgh Pirates and the Detroit Tigers will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Comerica Park.
Right hander Mitch Keller will take the mound for the Pirates to start this game. Keller is 1-2 this season with a 8.74 ERA.
The Tigers will counter Keller with Jose Urena. Right hander Urena has a 5.52 ERA to go along with a 0-3 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Tigers as -121-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game's total opened at 8.5.
Detroit won its last outing, a 5-2 result against the Pirates on April 21. Bettors who backed the Tigers at -130 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (7) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Pittsburgh was a 5-2 loser in its last match on the road against the Tigers. They lost as +120 underdogs, while the total score of 7 made winners of OVER bettors.
Pittsburgh:
Team record: 8-10 SU
Pittsburgh is 5-17 SU in its last 22 games on the road
Pittsburgh is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Detroit
Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Detroit
Detroit:
Team record: 7-11 SU
Detroit is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Detroit is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games
Next up:
Pittsburgh at Minnesota Friday, April 23
Detroit home to Kansas City Friday, April 23