Arizona Diamondbacks vs Detroit Tigers Prediction & Picks - MLB

Prediction published on 7/30/25, 9:26 AM  by Carlos Zabala | Modified on 7/30/25 at 3:35 PM in MLB Picks

The first game of the Diamondbacks-Tigers series at Comerica Park went to the Tigers, who were also favorites at betting sites at -135 odds to win. The Tigers won 5-1, hoping to regain the best record in the American League, which they lost at the expense of the Blue Jays. With this, the Tigers once again won two straight games to remedy the team's dismal comeback since the All-Star break, which saw them lose five straight games with unexpectedly low hitting. They were swept by the Pirates at PNC Park before losing the next series against the Blue Jays.

Game one against the D-backs was won thanks to a strong start by Troy Melton, who pitched seven scoreless innings, striking out five hits, with no walks. The Tigers' home runs returned with Ibañez's third and Dingler's ninth. Tolkerson went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and an RBI.

The Game 2 pitching duel pitted Mize, who left with just five outs, against the D-backs' Pfaadt.

For Game 3, the Tigers will go with Paddack, acquired by the Tigers from the Twins via trade; he replaces Olson, who was reported to be out for the season with a shoulder injury. The Tigers will start as -135 favorites to win Game 3.