by Rod Pearson
Thursday, Aug 07, 2025
Game Time: 7:10 pm ET, Friday, August 8, 2025
Venue: Comerica Park, Detroit, MI
Where to Watch: FDSW, FDSD
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline odds: Angels +243, Tigers -309; Over/Under: 7.5 runs
Bet365: Moneyline odds: Angels +245, Tigers -310; Over/Under: 7.5 runs
BetMGM: Moneyline odds: Angels +240, Tigers -300; Over/Under: 7.5 runs
Season Record
Los Angeles Angels: 55-60 (4th place, AL West)
Detroit Tigers: 66-50 (1st place, AL Central)
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Los Angeles Angels: 5-5 last 10
Detroit Tigers: 6-4 last 10
Los Angeles Angels vs Detroit Tigers Preview and Analysis
The Angels are entering this series off a loss and lost their 3-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 in their last series. They enter this game with a 55-60 record overall and have a road record of 25-30. This is the series opener of a 3-game series with the Tigers on Friday and they have Thursday off as a day of rest. Their offense ranks 18th in the MLB with a .709 OPS. Tyler Anderson was their starting pitcher on Wednesday while Kyle Hendricks is making his start in this game on Friday. He is 6-8 with a 4.59 ERA this season. His team lost 2 of their last 3 games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season start, he allowed 1 ER, 0 HR, and 2 BB with 2 SO on 4 hits through 5 IP against the Chicago White Sox.
The Tigers are entering this series off a loss and lost their 3-game series against the Minnesota Twins 2-1 in their last series. They enter this game with a 66-50 record overall and have a home record of 37-23. This is the 1st game of a 3-game series with the Angels on Friday and they have Thursday off as a day of rest. Their offense ranks 9th in the MLB with a .740 OPS. Jack Flaherty was their starting pitcher on Wednesday while Tarik Skubal is making his start in this game on Friday. He is 11-3 with a 2.18 ERA this season. His team won 2 of their last 3 games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season start, he allowed 3 earned runs, 1 homer, and 0 walks with 10 strikeouts on 5 hits through 7 innings pitched against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Angels vs Tigers Prediction
The current betting odds have the Tigers listed as a big favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Tigers have looked great in their games this season with their 66-50 record overall which has them right at the top of the AL Central. They have also looked great in their own ballpark this year with their 37-23 home record. Meanwhile, the Angels haven't looked great in their games this season with their 55-60 record overall which has them right near the bottom of the NL West. They haven't been a good road team either with their 25-30 road record this season. The Tigers have also been the hotter team lately, going 6-4 in their last 10 games while the Angels are 5-5, and the Tigers have the much better pitching matchup too so they can take advantage of that. Skubal is starting for the Tigers here and he has been their ace this season. He is 11-3 with a 2.18 ERA and hasn't been giving up many runs lately. He did give up 3 earned runs in his last start, but that hasn't been a common theme for him this season and the team has still won 2 of their last 3 games with him starting too. The Angels are going with Hendricks in this one and he hasn't looked great this year. He is 6-8 with a 459 ERA and has been giving up quite a few runs. He only gave up 1 earned run in his last start, but that hasn't been a common theme for him this year and his team has still lost 2 of their last 3 games with him starting. The Tigers already have a big edge at home with their starter, but they also have one of the best offenses in the MLB too. The best way to place a bet here is on the Tigers to win this game and on the runline.
Angels Tigers Prediction: Our MLB Pick for Friday, August 8, 2025 (7:10 pm ET start time) is Tigers 6 Angels 0.
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MLB Betting Trends
Los Angeles Angels: 35-48 (-10.4 units) on the moneyline against AL Central opponents. 191-248 (-27 units) on the moneyline in all games. 40-56 (-13 units) on the moneyline against left-handed starters. 12-3 OVER vs. a starting pitcher whose winning percentage is better than 70%.
Detroit Tigers: 234-214 (+28.3 units) on the moneyline in all games. 113-68 (+13 units) on the moneyline as a favorite of -110 or higher. 175-166 (+14.3 units) on the moneyline against right-handed starters. 14-7 OVER as a favorite of -200 or more.
Key Injuries
Los Angeles Angels: C. Taylor (CF) Ten Day IL - Hand. J. Soler (RF) Ten Day IL - Back. R. Stephenson (RP) Sixty Day IL - Bicep. H. Strickland (RP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. B. Joyce (RP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. A. Rendon (3B) Sixty Day IL - Hip.
Detroit Tigers: P. Sewald (RP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. P. Meadows (CF) Ten Day IL - Quad. R. Olson (SP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. S. Guenther (RP) Sixty Day IL - Hip. S. Gipson-Long (SP) Fifteen Day IL - Neck. J. Jobe (SP) Sixty Day IL - Flexor. J. Foley (RP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. A. Cobb (SP) Sixty Day IL - Hip. T. Madden (SP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. J. Urquidy (SP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. A. Lange (RP) Sixty Day IL - Lat.
Notable Quotes
“Obviously he's coming up on milestones, and those are great. But all he cares about is winning. The personal stuff, he'll put that aside for the win, for sure.” - Ray Montgomery after his team’s loss against the Rays in their game on Wednesday.
“It doesn’t sound great, does it, when you put it that way. I mean, we didn’t do enough to win the game and win the series. Obviously they did, so it kind of depends on your perspective. But we’ve got a lot of work to do, and we’ve got a lot of things to address. Right now we’re taking it on the chin in games. At least in the last week, we’ve been riding this roller coaster of good and bad over the course of a few series. This one’s frustrating because it’s a series that we feel like we can win if we perform. And when you don’t at this level, you’re reminded why it’s the toughest level.” - A.J. Hinch after his team’s loss against the Twins in their game on Wednesday.
Starting Lineups
Los Angeles Angels
Zach Neto (R) SS
Nolan Schanuel (L) 1B
Mike Trout (R) DH
Taylor Ward (R) LF
Jo Adell (R) RF
Logan O'Hoppe (R) C
Luis Rengifo (S) 3B
Christian Moore (R) 2B
Bryce Teodosio (R) CF
Detroit Tigers
Colt Keith (L) 3B
Gleyber Torres (R) 2B
Kerry Carpenter (L) RF
Spencer Torkelson (R) 1B
Riley Greene (L) LF
Wenceel Pérez (S) DH
Dillon Dingler (R) C
Zach McKinstry (L) SS
Matt Vierling (R) CF
Statistical Leaders
Los Angeles Angels
Batting Average: Bryce Teodosio (.385)
Hits: Nolan Schanuel (113)
Home Runs: Taylor Ward (26)
RBI: Taylor Ward (84)
Stolen Bases: Zach Neto (21)
Wins: José Soriano (7)
Saves: Kenley Jansen (20)
ERA: Robert Stephenson (0.00)
Detroit Tigers
Batting Average: Brewer Hicklen (.667)
Hits: Riley Greene (116)
Home Runs: Riley Greene (26)
RBI: Riley Greene (84)
Stolen Bases: Zach McKinstry (17)
Wins: Tarik Skubal (11)
Saves: Will Vest (16)
ERA: Kyle Finnegan (0.00)
Managers:
Los Angeles Angels: Ray Montgomery (Interim)
Detroit Tigers: A.J. Hinch (5th season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
