On May 10, 2024, an exciting MLB match-up is set to take place at Comerica Park as the Houston Astros go head-to-head with the Detroit Tigers, starting at 6:40 PM under partly cloudy skies. Framber Valdez, sporting a 3.971 ERA, will be pitching for the Astros, while Casey Mize, with a close ERA of 3.979, takes the mound for the Tigers.
In the AL West Division, the Astros are currently 14th with a 13-24 record, showing a .350 winning percentage. They stand 5th in their division with an equal number of wins and losses (5-5) in divisional games and have pulled off 5 wins in their recent 10-game stretch, currently riding a single win streak. Playing away, they have split their record 6-12, with a slightly better performance at home (7-12). They’ve shone more in night games, securing 9 wins compared to 4 in day games, scoring a total of 162 runs while conceding 193 runs.
Conversely, the Tigers rank 8th in the AL Central with a 19-18 record, reflecting a .510 winning percentage. Positioned 4th in their division, they’ve performed well against their division rivals with 10 wins and 6 losses. However, their recent form dips with only 4 wins in the last 10 outings and are currently on a losing streak. The Tigers have a stronger performance on the road (11-9) compared to their home games (8-9), with a slight preference for day games (11 wins) over night ones (8 wins). Their offense has accumulated 149 runs while their pitching staff has given up 143 runs.
Turning to the betting odds: the point spread is set at 1.5 and the Over/Under is pegged at 8.0, indicating expectations of a moderately scoring game. The Astros are favored slightly on the money line with -138, suggesting a tighter contest with the Tigers, who are not far behind at +116. These odds reflect what could potentially be a close and engaging encounter between these two teams.