Tarik Skubal is back at Comerica Park, and he's a big reason I'm rocking with Los Angeles in my Dodgers vs. Tigers prediction.
The Los Angeles Dodgers walk into Detroit as 65-cent favorites at Polymarket, but I'm going a tad deeper and picking up some value on the run line.
Let's dive into my MLB picks for Friday, Aug. 28, and fatten our collective bankroll before the weekend.
Who will win Dodgers vs Tigers today: Dodgers -1.5 (51%)
With Tarik Skubal taking on his old Detroit Tigers team, it only makes sense to tackle the run line, which is trading at 51 cents. It will be an emotional return for the former ace, but it will likely be a dominant one.
He's coming into his start pitching well, allowing just three earned runs across seven innings while racking up 11 strikeouts against the Pittsburgh Pirates in his best outing since putting on the blue and white for the first time.
The Los Angeles Dodgers' offense is in a tailspin, but it's in a good spot to turn things around against Drew Anderson, who's having difficulties suppressing the long ball.
The righty has coughed up four homers across his last three starts, and his 8.6% barrel rate is in the 29th percentile among qualified pitchers. Let's see some bombs in Detroit.
COVERS INTEL: The Tigers have lost seven of their last eight and will be in a tough spot to stop that slide at Comerica Park, which is home to the 13th-most homers given up in the big leagues (102). Not a good recipe for Anderson.
Dodgers vs Tigers Over/Under pick: Pick (55%)
I don't think the Tigers will score enough on their side, so we're going to comfortably buy up the Under at 54 cents.
It helps that the MLB trends are with us here, with the Under sporting a sparkling 6-0 record in Detroit's last six games as an underdog.
Skubal will be under a microscope tonight, and the likely boos from the home crowd will light a fire under the Dodgers' ace.
Look for him to continue his great season, coming into this one with a 2.94 xERA, 30% K rate, and .225 xBA.
Dodgers vs Tigers home run prediction: Max Muncy (25%)
I'm investing in Max Muncy stock tonight against Anderson. Yes, we all know he has issues suppressing the long ball, but Muncy also demolishes righties - he's hit 20 of his 26 homers against them while owning an .859 OPS.
Anderson using his four-seamer nearly 40% of the time could prove deadly, too, as Muncy owns a.614 xSLG and 17 homers this season on the fastball. Don't overthink it; invest in the big dawg.
- ML/RL bets: 5-9, -2.50 units
- Over/Under bets: 6-8, -2.66 units
Dodgers vs Tigers weather
It's a perfect night for baseball, with sunny skies alongside temperatures sitting at 73 degrees Fahrenheit prior to first pitch.
Dodgers vs Tigers odds
- Moneyline: Dodgers 64% | Tigers 37%
- Run line: Dodgers (50 cents) | Tigers (51 cents)
- Over/Under: Over 7.5 (47 cents) | Under 7.5 (54 cents)
Dodgers vs Tigers trend
The Under is 7-1 in the Tigers' last eight overall - let's ride two scuffling offenses to the bank. Find more MLB betting trends for Dodgers vs. Tigers.
How to watch Dodgers vs Tigers and game info
| Location | Comerica Park, Detroit, MI |
| Date | Friday, August 28, 2026 |
| First pitch | 6:40 p.m. ET |
| TV | SNLA, DSN |
| Dodgers starting pitcher | Tarik Skubal (8-7, 2.91 ERA) |
| Tigers starting pitcher | Drew Anderson (4-5, 4.09 ERA) |
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