Tigers vs Astros Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today's MLB Game

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Todd Cordell • Betting Analyst 12+ years betting experience
Updated: Jun 15, 2026 , 11:20 AM ET • 4 min read

Detroit's offense has caught fire against righties in June, and that should lead to success in Houston against right-hander Kai-Wei Teng.

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The Detroit Tigers offense has come alive this month, ranking second in runs scored against right-handed pitching.

Taking on a Houston Astros righty who struggles against left-handed bats, my Tigers vs. Astros predictions and MLB picks expect the road team to snap its two-game losing skid on Monday, June 15.

Who will win Tigers vs Astros today: Detroit Tigers (+110)

Kai-Wei Teng is a solid pitcher against right-handed hitters. Not so much against lefties.

He ranks in the 24th percentile in xBA and xwOBA when facing left-handed hitters, which is far from ideal in a matchup against the Detroit Tigers.

They have six left-handed batters in their projected lineup, including Kevin McGonigle, Riley Greene, and Kerry Carpenter.

They are very well equipped to do damage against Teng, whom the Houston Astros badly need distance from due to a taxed bullpen.

Look for the Tigers offense to get to Teng and set the table for a win.

Play to -105.

Covers COVERS INTEL: The Tigers rank third in hard-hit rate against right-handed pitchers in June.

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Tigers vs Astros Over/Under pick: Over 9.0 (+100)

The Tigers are in a great spot to score a handful of runs. They have a lot of good lefties to throw at Teng, and they’ve crushed right-handed pitchers of late.

Only the Rockies, Brewers, and Dodgers have posted a higher wOBA against righties than the Tigers in June. They also lead the majors in fly-ball rate.

The Astros should chip in as well. Troy Melton has pitched much worse than his ERA suggests, with his xFIP sitting two runs higher over the last 30 days.

With both offenses taking on vulnerable pitchers, I’d play the Over to -110.

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Tigers vs Astros odds

  • Moneyline: Tigers +110 | Astros -130
  • Run line: Tigers +1.5 (-180) | Astros -1.5 (+155)
  • Over/Under: Over 9.0 (+100) | Under 9.0 (-120)

Tigers vs Astros trend

Houston has hit the Game Total Over in 15 of the last 25 games at home (+4.9 units, 18% ROI). Find more MLB betting trends for Tigers vs. Astros.

How to watch Tigers vs Astros and game info

Location Daikin Park, Houston, TX
Date Monday, June 15, 2026
First pitch 8:10 p.m. ET
TV DSN, SCHN
Tigers starting pitcher Troy Melton
(3-0, 2.81 ERA)
Astros starting pitcher Kai-Wei Teng
(3-5, 3.71 ERA)

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