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The Detroit Tigers and Atlanta Braves will continue their weekend series on Saturday, with both teams entering the matchup at very different points in their seasons. Detroit has stumbled lately, losing eight of its last 12 contests, and its once comfortable American League Central lead over the Cleveland Guardians has shrunk to just over three games.
The Tigers' offense has been inconsistent, as shown on Thursday when they collected only five hits and struck out ten times in a 3-1 home defeat to Cleveland. That loss capped off a sluggish stretch for a lineup that, earlier in the summer, had been much more reliable at the plate.
Atlanta, meanwhile, has been one of the hottest clubs in the National League despite sitting near the bottom of the playoff picture. The Braves have strung together six consecutive victories and are attempting to finish their season on a strong note, even though they are nearly out of postseason contention.
On Wednesday, first baseman Matt Olson delivered one of his best games of the season, going 3-for-5 with a home run and two runs scored in a 9-4 victory against Washington. That type of production has fueled Atlanta’s recent surge, with the club showing offensive depth and timely hitting during its winning streak.
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Atlanta Braves vs Detroit Tigers Form
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Atlanta Braves and Detroit Tigers Latest Matches
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Atlanta Braves against Detroit Tigers : Head to Head (H2H)
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Atlanta Braves - Detroit Tigers Key Points
- The Braves are 5-0 ATS in their last five games
- The Tigers are 1-4 ATS in their last five games
- The Braves are 11-26 when underdogs with odds of +102 or more
- The Tigers are 56-38 when favorites with odds of -122 or shorter
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Our Atlanta Braves vs Detroit Tigers Prediction
The pitching matchup sets up as a battle between two young arms still finding consistency at the major league level. Detroit will send Keider Montero to the mound. Montero enters with a 5-3 record, a 4.32 ERA, and has been relatively steady in his outings, with the Tigers going 6-3 in games he starts.
He has shown flashes of poise, but command issues and high pitch counts have occasionally cut his starts short. His ability to control Atlanta’s hot bats will be critical if Detroit wants to snap its current skid.
On the other side, the Braves will turn to Joey Wentz, who sits at 5-6 with a 5.56 ERA. Wentz has struggled with consistency throughout the season, giving up runs in bunches when he loses command of the strike zone. However, he has also shown the ability to battle deep into games when his fastball and off-speed pitches are working in tandem. Atlanta will need him to keep Detroit’s offense quiet early to maintain momentum.
The Tigers have been solid at home this year, holding a 46-33 record at Comerica Park, while Atlanta has struggled on the road, posting a 35-44 mark. Despite the Braves’ dominance in Friday’s opener, Detroit will be motivated to respond and protect its shrinking division lead. With their backs against the wall, expect the Tigers to come out with urgency, making this matchup a potential turning point in their fight to stay atop the AL Central. Our prediction for Detroit Tigers vs. Atlanta Braves: Under 9.5 runs.
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