The Detroit Tigers will play against the Houston Astros on Oct. 1. The game is scheduled to start at 2:32 PM at Minute Maid Park in Houston, TX. It will be broadcast on ABC. Detroit enters with a money line of +127 while Houston is at -148. The forecast predicts a high of 84°F with few clouds.
Tigers vs. Astros Wild Card pregame odds for Oct. 1
Today’s MLB game between the Tigers and Astros offers various betting opportunities at Massachusetts sportsbooks. Houston is the favorite at DraftKings, FanDuel, Caesars, and BetMGM with moneyline odds around -155. The over/under at sportsbooks varies between 6.0 and 6.5, providing another betting angle for today’s game.
- DraftKings: Tigers +130, over/under 6.0
- FanDuel: Tigers +126, over/under 6.5
- Caesars: Tigers +130, over/under 6.0
- BetMGM: Tigers +130, over/under 6.5
MLB odds are subject to change for Tigers vs Astros
Tigers vs. Astros projected starting lineups today
Tigers starting lineup
- RF Matt Vierling (R)
- 3B Andy Ibáñez (R)
- LF Riley Greene (L)
- DH Justyn-Henry Malloy (R)
- 2B Colt Keith (L)
- 1B Spencer Torkelson (R)
- SS Trey Sweeney (L)
- C Jake Rogers (R)
- CF Parker Meadows (L)
Astros starting lineup
- 2B Jose Altuve (R)
- DH Yordan Alvarez (L)
- RF Kyle Tucker (L)
- 3B Alex Bregman (R)
- 1B Yainer Diaz (R)
- SS Jeremy Peña (R)
- C Victor Caratini (S)
- CF Jake Meyers (R)
- LF Mauricio Dubón (R)
Projected lineups and injuries are Sportsdata.io
Tigers vs. Astros probable starters for Tuesday’s Wild Card Matchup
| Starters | W-L | ERA | WHIP | K% | BB% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (DET) Tarik Skubal (L) | 18-4 | 2.39 | 0.92 | 30.0 | 4.6 |
| (HOU) Framber Valdez (L) | 15-7 | 2.91 | 1.11 | 23.6 | 7.7 |
Tigers vs. Astros Injuries for Tuesday
Tigers
- Javier Báez (SS) – Out. Right hip injury. 60-day IL. Out for 2024 season.
- Alex Faedo (RP) – Out. Right shoulder strain. 60-day IL. Out for 2024 season.
- Brendan White (RP) – Out. Right elbow strain. 60-day IL. Out for 2024 season.
- Sawyer Gipson-Long (SP) – Out. UCL surgery. 60-day IL. Out for 2024 season.
Astros
- Kendall Graveman (RP) – Out. Shoulder surgery. 60-day IL. Out for 2024 season.
- Lance McCullers Jr. (SP) – Out. Flexor tendon surgery. 60-day IL. Out for 2024 season.
- Ben Gamel (RF) – Out. Left fibula fracture. 60-day IL. Out for 2024 season.
- Yordan Alvarez (LF) – Questionable. Knee injury. Uncertain for Divisional Series.
- Cristian Javier (SP) – Out. Tommy John surgery. 60-day IL. Out for 2024 season.
Detroit Tigers Team Stats
With an 86-76 record this season, the Detroit Tigers have shown a balanced performance. They have a team batting average of .234 and have hit 162 home runs. Their pitching staff has maintained a 3.63 ERA with 1354 strikeouts. The Tigers have averaged 4.2 runs per game and stolen 76 bases. In their last 10 games, they have a 7-3 record but are currently on a 2-game losing streak. Their season stats are as follows:
- Runs per game: 4.2
- Team average: .234
- Team home runs: 162
- Team stolen bases: 76
- Team ERA: 3.63
- Team pitching strikeouts: 1354
Houston Astros Team Stats
The Houston Astros hold an 88-73 record this season, leading their division. They boast a team batting average of .262 and have hit 190 home runs. Their pitching staff has a 3.75 ERA with 1479 strikeouts. The Astros have averaged 4.6 runs per game and stolen 93 bases. In their last 10 games, they have a 6-4 record and are on a 2-game winning streak. Their season stats are as follows:
- Runs per game: 4.6
- Team average: .262
- Team home runs: 190
- Team stolen bases: 93
- Team ERA: 3.75
- Team pitching strikeouts: 1479
Player Stats for Tigers vs. Astros Wild Card
Notable players for today’s MLB game include Kerry Carpenter and Spencer Torkelson for the Tigers, and Yordan Alvarez for the Astros. Carpenter and Torkelson have shown strong recent performances with multiple at-bats and runs. Yordan Alvarez leads the Astros in batting average and home runs. Recent news highlights Tarik Skubal’s impressive season, making him a key player to watch.
Tigers Leaders Ahead of Tonight’s Game
Kerry Carpenter and Spencer Torkelson are key players for the Tigers, with Carpenter having 5 at-bats and Torkelson contributing with singles and runs. Parker Meadows and Wenceel Pérez also add depth to the lineup. Matt Vierling’s recent performance includes scoring runs, which could be crucial for today’s game.
- AVG Leader: Riley Greene .262
- HR Leader: Riley Greene 24
- RBI Leader: Riley Greene 74
- Runs Leader: Riley Greene 82
- SB Leader: Zach McKinstry 16
Astros Leaders Ahead of Tonight’s Game
Yordan Alvarez and Jose Altuve are standout players for the Astros. Alvarez leads in batting average, home runs, and RBIs, while Altuve is the leader in runs and stolen bases. Their performances will be critical for the Astros in today’s game.
- AVG Leader: Yordan Alvarez .308
- HR Leader: Yordan Alvarez 35
- RBI Leader: Yordan Alvarez 86
- Runs Leader: Jose Altuve 94
- SB Leader: Jose Altuve 22
