Predictions & Player Props to Bet in Tigers vs Orioles on May 24 (Game 1)

• The Baltimore Orioles are -127 favorites in Game 1 of their doubleheader with Detroit Sunday
• Detroit has lost seven games in a row, including Friday’s opener vs the Orioles
• Read below for my Tigers vs Orioles prediction, updated odds and player prop picks

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Thanks to a rainout Saturday, the Detroit Tigers and Baltimore Orioles will play a doubleheader Sunday.

The O’s are the home betting favorites to take Game 1 in the MLB odds, and they’ll be facing a struggling Tigers’ side that has lost seven in a row.

First pitch is set for 12:35pm ET from Oriole Park at Camden Yards, with MLB TV providing the national broadcast coverage.

Tigers vs Orioles Odds

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Baltimore is just a slight -124 favorite to win outright, while the Tigers are a not-too-distant +106 as the underdog, with both odds provided by the folks at FanDuel.

On the runline, Baltimore winning by at least two runs comes at +158 odds, while the Tigers staying within two runs is a less entircing -185 over at bet365, especially considering they’ve had just two games decided by a single run during this slide.

Over bettors should grab odds from bet365, who have set the total at 8.0 runs. That’s a half-point less than what FanDuel has, so Under bettors can head there and get -122 odds.

DET Tigers vs BAL Orioles Prediction

• Best Bet: Rays ML (+120 at bet365)

Baltimore possesses a clear offensive edge at home.

At Camden Yards, the Orioles slug to a .708 team OPS with 222 runs scored. Meanwhile, the Tigers sputter on the road, managing just a .234 batting average and a .689 OPS.

Baltimore hits the ball harder with an 88.9 mph average exit velocity compared to Detroit’s 87.7 mph.

However, the Tigers hold a distinct advantage on the mound. Their pitching staff possesses a 3.97 overall ERA and a 1.30 WHIP, heavily outperforming Baltimore’s bloated 4.97 ERA.

I expect this dichotomy to keep the game competitive, but the home bats should ultimately prevail.

Looking at the MLB probable pitchers in Game 1 Sunday, Framber Valdez takes the mound for Detroit, holding a 2-3 record and a 4.58 ERA across his first 10 starts.

His 4.06 FIP indicates he pitches better than his surface-level run prevention suggests, likely suffering from poor batted-ball luck. However, a 1.40 WHIP points to consistent traffic on the basepaths, placing pressure on the defense.

Brandon Young carries a 3-1 record despite underlying metrics hinting at regression. His 4.25 ERA is noticeably lower than his bloated 5.22 FIP.

Young’s high 1.48 WHIP is driven by command struggles, evidenced by a 4.25 BB/9 rate. He averages just 4.94 innings per start, forcing heavy reliance on the bullpen.

Still, I am backing the home team on the moneyline because Detroit struggles to manufacture consistent run support. Baltimore scores nearly a full run more per game (4.72) overall than Detroit manages on the road (3.78).

Tigers vs Orioles Player Props

Riley Greene Over 1.5 Total Bases (+127 at DraftKings)
Greene offers excellent plus-money value in the prop market. He is a bright spot in a quiet Detroit lineup, boasting a .324 batting average and an .889 OPS. Given Baltimore’s generous 4.97 team ERA, Greene should find gaps in the outfield.

Under 8.0 Runs (-105 at Caesars)
The Under has hit in seven of the Tigers’ last 10 games, and six of the Orioles’ last 10 outings. I expect a grind-it-out game that stays under the projected total, neutralizing the potential for a shootout.