Detroit Tigers vs Los Angeles Angels Prediction & Picks - MLB

Prediction published on 5/28/26, 9:36 AM  by Lou Aguila | Modified on 5/30/26 at 3:49 PM in MLB Picks

A high-scoring showdown is in the offing as two woeful starters go head-to-head in Game 3 of the series between the LA Angels and the Detroit Tigers.

The Los Angeles Angels’ four-game win streak came to an end following a 0-4 loss to the Detroit Tigers in Game 2. After exploding for 10 runs in the series opener, the Angels failed to score a single run as they succumbed to the pitching masterclass of Casey Mize and the Tigers’ bullpen.

Meanwhile, the Detroit Tigers have won 2 of their last 3 games since suffering eight consecutive losses. Detroit sits fourth in the American League Central with a 22-34 record.

Match Analysis:

This is shaping up to be a high-scoring ball game as it features two struggling starters going head-to-head on the mound.

Angels RHP Grayson Rodriguez (1-1, 10.61 ERA) gave up 4 earned runs over 5.2 innings in a 9-6 win over the Texas Rangers on May 22. Jack Flaherty surrendered 3 earned runs over 3.1 innings in a 4-7 loss to the Baltimore Orioles on May 22. Flaherty is 0-5 with a 6.65 ERA in his last five starts.

Meanwhile, Detroit and Los Angeles are doing just fine offensively. The Angels have averaged 5.5 runs per game on a .251 over their last five assignments. The Tigers have produced 4.3 runs per game on a .238 BA over their last five games.

Detroit is 6-4 in its last 10 meetings with Los Angeles. However, this rubber match feels more like a 50-50 game, given the unpredictable nature of this series.