Scheduled for May 11, 2024, at 6:10 PM at Comerica Park, the Houston Astros will go head-to-head with the Detroit Tigers under a sky of broken clouds. Cristian Javier will lead the Astros’ pitching lineup with an impressive ERA of 1.543, while the Tigers will counter with Tarik Skubal, who holds an ERA of 1.898.

The Astros are currently 13th in the 2024 AL West Division with a record of 14-24, translating to a .37 winning percentage. They’ve won half of their divisional games, placing them 4th in the AL West, and have recently seen a modest improvement with 5 wins in their last 10 games, alongside a current winning streak of two. Analyzing their performance at home versus away, both scenarios reflect an equal record of 7-12.

On the other side, the Detroit Tigers are positioned 8th in the AL Central Division, balancing a .500 winning percentage with a 19-19 record. Holding a solid fourth place in their division with 10 wins and 6 losses, they have not fared as well recently, managing only 3 wins in their last 10 games. They hold a slightly better record on the road (11-9) compared to their home games (8-10).

Turning to the betting odds, the point spread for this match is set at -1.5, with an over/under of 7.0 runs. The betting line favors the Detroit Tigers with a moneyline of -135, while the Astros trail with a less favored line of +113. These odds suggest a competitive matchup, with the Tigers slightly favored at home, but the Astros could potentially leverage their consecutive wins for an upset.