The Texas Rangers head to Motown tonight for the beginning of a three-game set with the red-hot Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park.
Reigning AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal continues to deal, and my Rangers vs. Tigers predictions will explain why I expect him to have another solid outing here.
Read more in my MLB picks for Friday, May 9.
Rangers vs Tigers prediction
My Rangers vs Tigers best bet: Tarik Skubal Under 1.5 earned runs (-140 at Bet365)
Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal hasn’t missed a beat this season after taking home his first Cy Young award in 2024. The left-hander is 3-2 with a 2.21 ERA in seven starts, striking out 48 in 40.2 innings of work while walking just five. When it comes to earned runs, he’s only allowed 10.
Skubal has cashed the Under in four of his last five outings. He gave up a mere one earned run to the Los Angeles Angels on May 2 and had a pair of three scoreless starts in four appearances before that. He’s truly one of the best in the game.
As for facing the Texas Rangers, the southpaw compiled a 2.19 ERA against them last season across two starts. Texas is also just 3-7 in their last 10 games and has lost two in a row. The Rangers’ offense is one of the worst in the majors, ranking 28th in runs scored, 25th in hits, and 25th in team average.
Skubal’s ERA lowers to 1.06 at home as well. He will carve tonight.
Rangers vs Tigers same-game parlay (SGP)
Tarik Skubal Under 1.5 earned runs
Spencer Torkelson Over 0.5 hits
Patrick Corbin Over 2.5 earned runs
Spencer Torkelson is having a solid campaign for the Tigers, batting .254 with 10 homers and 32 RBI. He’s been swinging it extremely well as of late with a .300 average in May so far through seven contests.
Torkelson has cashed the Over in hits in five consecutive games, and he just went 3 for 5 in the finale against the Colorado Rockies on Thursday. The slugger has also had success against Rangers starter Patrick Corbin, going 2 for 3 lifetime.
Speaking of Corbin, he’s certainly improved a lot in ‘25 compared to last season, where he owned an ERA over five. This year, he sits at 3.28, but that could change a bit tonight. While
Corbin has hit the Under in earned runs allowed in four starts in a row, he hasn’t pitched great against this current Tigers lineup.
They’re hitting .295 versus Corbin and Detroit swings it substantially better with left-handers on the hill, batting .279 compared to .254 against righties. The Tigers also just scored 21 runs across a doubleheader on Thursday. They will do some damage against Corbin.
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Rangers vs Tigers odds
Rangers vs Tigers live odds
Rangers vs Tigers opening odds
- Moneyline: Texas +210 | Detroit -260
- Run line: Texas +1.5 (-105) | Detroit -1.5 (-115)
- Over/Under: Over 7.5 (-105) | Under 7.5 (-115)
Rangers vs Tigers trend
The Detroit Tigers have hit the Moneyline in 23 of their last 33 games (+10.90 Units / 22% ROI). Find more MLB betting trends for Rangers vs. Tigers.
How to watch Rangers vs Tigers and game info
| Location | Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan |
| Date | Friday, 5-9-2025 |
| First pitch | 6:40 p.m. ET |
| TV | RSN, FanDuel Sports Network-Detroit |
| Rangers starting pitcher | Patrick Corbin (2-1, 3.28 ERA) |
| Tigers starting pitcher | Tarik Skubal (3-2, 2.21 ERA) |
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