Dodgers vs. Tigers Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 18

Updated Sep. 18, 2023 10:00 p.m. ET

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Jason Heyward and the Los Angeles Dodgers square off against Andy Ibanez and the Detroit Tigers at Dodger Stadium on Monday at 10:10 PM ET, in the first game of a three-game series. The Tigers are +155 moneyline underdogs in this matchup with the Dodgers (-184). Los Angeles is the run-line favorite (-1.5). The over/under for the matchup has been set at 8 runs.

The Los Angeles Dodgers will give the start to Lance Lynn (11-11, 5.94 ERA), who is looking for win No. 12 on the season, and the Tigers will turn to Eduardo Rodriguez (11-8, 3.32 ERA).

Take a look at everything you need from a betting perspective on the Dodgers-Tigers game, from the point spread, moneyline, Over/Under and expert picks.

Dodgers vs. Tigers Game Information & Odds

When: Monday, September 18, 2023 at 10:10 PM ET
Where: Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California
How to Watch on TV: MLB Network

Favorite	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Run Line	Favorite Run Line Odds	Underdog Run Line Odds
Dodgers	-184	+155	8	-115	-106	-1.5	+114	-136

Dodgers vs. Tigers Prediction

Score Prediction: Dodgers 6, Tigers 4
Total Prediction: Over 8 runs
Win Probabilities: Dodgers 58%, Tigers 42%

Dodgers vs. Tigers Betting Insights

The Dodgers have won 78, or 63.4%, of the 123 games they've played as favorites this season.
Los Angeles has a record of 26-14, a 65% win rate, when favored by -184 or more by bookmakers this season.
The implied probability of a win from the Dodgers, based on the moneyline, is 64.8%.
The Tigers have come away with 49 wins in the 115 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.
This year, Detroit has won 17 of 37 games when listed as at least +155 or worse on the moneyline.
The Tigers have an implied victory probability of 39.2% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.

Dodgers Recent Betting Performance

The Dodgers went 6-3 across the nine games they were favored on the moneyline in their last 10 matchups.
In their last 10 matchups -- all had a set run total -- the Dodgers and their opponents combined to go over the total six times.
The Dodgers have put together a 7-3-0 record against the spread over their past 10 games.

Dodgers Recent Stats

Stat	Avg/Total
Record	7-3
Runs Per Game	6.9
HR	16
ERA	3.28
K/9	9.5

Dodgers Player Insights

The Dodgers' best power option comes in the form of Mookie Betts and his 39-home-run 103-RBI season, both team highs.
Among all MLB hitters, Betts ranks seventh in batting average, fourth in on-base percentage, and fourth in slugging.
Betts has collected a hit in three straight games. In his last five games he is hitting .263 with a double, a home run, four walks and four RBI.
Freddie Freeman is hitting .338 to lead his team.
Freeman ranks 31st in home runs and 16th in RBI in the majors.
Max Muncy is batting .209 with 16 doubles, a triple, 35 home runs and 77 walks.
Muncy is on an eight-game hitting streak entering this contest. In his last 10 games he is hitting .256 with a double, a triple, three home runs, four walks and nine RBI.
Will Smith is batting .265 with 21 doubles, a triple, 18 home runs and 62 walks.

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Tigers Recent Betting Performance

Over the past 10 games, the Tigers have been underdogs twice and split those games 1-1.
When it comes to hitting the over, the Tigers and their opponents are 5-5-0 in their last 10 games with a total.
The Tigers have six wins against the spread in their last 10 chances.

Tigers Recent Stats

Stat	Avg/Total
Record	7-3
Runs Per Game	5.3
HR	13
ERA	2.84
K/9	10.9

Tigers Player Insights

Spencer Torkelson paces the Tigers with 28 home runs and runs batted in, driving in 84.
In all of the majors, Torkelson ranks 23rd in home runs and 35th in RBI.
Kerry Carpenter has 13 doubles, two triples, 20 home runs and 27 walks while hitting .288.
Carpenter ranks 79th overall in homers and 100th in RBI this year.
Matt Vierling leads the Tigers with a team-best batting average of .267.
Zach McKinstry is batting .230 with 19 doubles, four triples, eight home runs and 43 walks.