Rangers vs. Tigers Game 5 Free Pick
(The Spread) – The Tigers look to stave off elimination when they host the Rangers in Game 5 of the ALCS this afternoon at 4:19PM ET.
Odds: Oddsmakers have installed the host Tigers as –141 money line favorites over the visiting Rangers, who are +133 on the ML. The over/under total for today’s game is currently sitting at 7 runs.
Pitching Matchup: Two aces will take the mound today when C.J. Wilson opposes Justin Verlander. Wilson picked up the no decision in Game 1 of the series in Texas, allowing two earned runs over 4.2 innings of work in a rain-shortened appearance. Verlander only went 4.0 innings himself, allowing three runs on five hits while picking up the loss.
Public Betting: Of the 11,800-plus wagers on today’s game, 65% of MLB public bettors currently favor Tigers. This information is subject to change leading up to kickoff, however, so make sure you click on the “Public Betting” link provided to ensure that you’re viewing the most up-to-date public betting numbers.
MLB Free Pick: Take Detroit. With their backs up against the wall, whom else would the Tigers want with the ball in his hands than Verlander? According to latest MLB trends, the Tigers are 4-1 in his last five home starts against the Rangers and 6-2 in his last eight starts versus Texas overall. The Rangers are also just 6-17 in their last 22 road games against the Tigers and 2-8 in their last 10 games as an underdog of +110 to +150. Look for the Tigers to send this series back to Texas with a victory tonight.
2011 MLB PLAYOFFS FREE PICK: DETROIT TIGERS –141
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