Brewers vs. Tigers Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Monday, April 24, 2023

April 24, 2023, by Matt Rooney MLB Predictions

The Milwaukee Brewers (15-7) will look to Brian Anderson, who is coming off a two-homer game, to lead them in a matchup with the Detroit Tigers (7-13) Monday at 7:40 PM ET on BSWI. The Brewers are -151 favorites for the contest, according to bookmakers.

Milwaukee’s Colin Rea gets the start, and he’ll go against Detroit’s Matthew Boyd.

Brewers vs. Tigers Odds

Brewers odds to win: -151
Tigers odds to win: +130
Spread: Brewers -1.5
Total: 8.5 runs

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Game Time and Information

Date: Monday, April 24, 2023
Time: 7:40 PM ET
TV: BSWI

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Who Will Win Brewers vs. Tigers?

Brewers and Tigers Betting Trends

The Brewers have been the moneyline favorite 11 total times this season. They’ve finished 8-3 in those games.

Milwaukee has a record of 2-2 when playing as moneyline favorites with odds of -151 or shorter (50% winning percentage).

This season, the Tigers have been the underdog 20 times and won seven, or 35%, of those games.

Detroit is 3-9 this season when entering a game as the underdog by +130 or more on the moneyline.

The Brewers have played in 22 games with set over/under, and have combined with opponents to go over the total 11 times (11-11-0).

The Tigers and their opponents have gone over the total this season in nine of their 20 opportunities.

Brewers Stats & Insights

The Brewers are the 10th-highest scoring team in baseball, averaging 4.9 runs per game (108 total).

Milwaukee averages 1.2 home runs per game to rank ninth in baseball with 27 total home runs.

The Brewers have the eighth-best batting average in the league (.255).

Milwaukee strikes out 9.4 times per game, the No. 22 mark in the majors.

The pitching staff for the Brewers has a collective 7.6 K/9, the fourth-worst in MLB.

Milwaukee has the sixth-ranked team ERA among all MLB pitching staffs (3.47).

Tigers Stats & Insights

The Tigers are among the lowest scoring teams in the league, ranking last with just 60 total runs (three per game) this season.

Detroit has hit just 15 homers this season, which ranks 27th in the majors.

The Tigers rank last in MLB with a team batting average of just .209.

Detroit ranks 18th in MLB in strikeouts per game with an average of 9.8 Ks per contest.

The Tigers average just 7.6 strikeouts per nine innings as a pitching staff, which ranks 26th in the league.

Detroit pitchers have a combined ERA of 4.87 ERA this year, which ranks 23rd in MLB.

Brewers Key Players to Watch

The Brewers are sending Rea (0-0) out to make his third start of the season.

Willy Adames has been key for Milwaukee with 22 hits, an OBP of .371 plus a slugging percentage of .469.

Anderson leads Milwaukee in runs batted in with 18 while batting .280 with five homers.

Rowdy Tellez leads Milwaukee in home runs with seven. He’s driven in 17 runs and is slugging .551.

Christian Yelich has collected 22 hits this season and has an OBP of .333. He’s slugging .386 on the year.

Tigers Key Players to Watch

The Tigers will hand the ball to Boyd (0-1) for his fourth start of the season.

Spencer Torkelson has accumulated a team-high 10 runs batted in.

Kerry Carpenter has shown off his power as he paces his team with three home runs.

Nick Maton has put up a team-best three home runs.

Javier Baez has three doubles and five walks while batting .203.

Brewers and Tigers Injuries

Brewers: Garrett Mitchell: 10 Day IL (Shoulder), Luis Urías: 10 Day IL (Hamstring), Tyrone Taylor: 10 Day IL (Elbow), Brandon Woodruff: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Gus Varland: 15 Day IL (Hand), Matt Bush: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Adrian Houser: 15 Day IL (Groin), Jason Alexander: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Justin Wilson: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Aaron Ashby: 60 Day IL (Labrum)

Tigers: Austin Meadows: 10 Day IL (Anxiety), Trey Wingenter: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Matt Manning: 15 Day IL (Foot), Beau Brieske: 15 Day IL (Arm), Casey Mize: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Tarik Skubal: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Freddy Pacheco: 60 Day IL (Elbow)