Angels vs Tigers Prediction 5/28/2026 Today’s MLB Picks

In this article we will formulate an Angels vs Tigers prediction for this MLB game on Thursday, May 28th at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup. 

Los Angeles Angels Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Angels are 21-35 this season after they split the first two games in this series by scores of 10-6 and 0-4. In game two, Los Angeles fell behind in the first inning and they never got their bats going in the shutout loss. The Angels recorded two hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Walton, who went 1-3. Soriano allowed seven hits and three earned runs over 5.0 innings for the loss, while Suter threw three innings in relief. Prior to this series, Los Angeles swept the Rangers in three games, but lost all three against the Athletics before that. 

This season, Los Angeles has a 4.81 ERA with a 1.44 WHIP and a .243 opponent batting average, while they have scored 227 runs with a .226 batting average and a .311 on base percentage. Jorge Soler has led the Angels with nine home runs and 30 RBIs, while Mike Trout has added 13 home runs and 28 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Los Angeles is Grayson Rodriguez, who is 1-1 with a 10.61 ERA and a 2.14 WHIP over 9.1 innings pitched this season. 

Detroit Tigers Betting Preview

The Detroit Tigers are 22-34 this year after they won game two by a score of 4-0 last night. Detroit scored two runs in the first two innings and they never looked back in the victory. The Tigers recorded 10 hits in the game and they were led by Torkelson, who went 3-4 with one home run and one RBI. Mize allowed two hits and zero earned runs over 4.0 innings, while Anderson got the win in relief. Prior to this series, Detroit lost two out of three against the Orioles and all four against the Guardians. 

This season, Detroit has a 3.98 ERA with a 1.28 WHIP and a .237 opponent batting average, while they have scored 217 runs with a .235 batting average and a .317 on base percentage. Dillon Dingler has led the Tigers with 10 home runs and 32 RBIs, while Riley Greene has added four home runs and 25 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Detroit is Jack Flaherty, who is 0-6 with a 5.94 ERA and a 1.66 WHIP over 47.0 innings pitched this year. 

Why the Detroit Tigers will win

• The Angels have lost each of their last seven road games against AL Central opponents following a loss.
• The Tigers have won each of their last three day games against AL West opponents.
• The Angels have failed to cover the run line in nine of their last 10 day games against AL Central opponents following a loss.
• The Tigers have covered the run line in four of their last five games against American League opponents following a home win.
• The Tigers have led after 3 innings in four of their last five games against the Angels at Comerica Park.
• The Tigers have led after 5 innings in each of their last four games against opponents that held a losing record.

Why the Los Angeles Angels will win

• The Tigers have lost six of their last seven games as home favorites.
• The Angels have won three of their last four games as underdogs against American League opponents.
• The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in 12 of their last 13 games as favorites against American League opponents following a win.
• The underdogs have covered the run line in eight of the Angels’ last nine games.
• The Tigers have trailed after 3 innings in three of their last four games as home favorites.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Tigers’ last five day games against AL West opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Four of the Angels’ last five games after playing the previous day have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in four of the Tigers’ last five home games.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in four of the Angels’ last five games as underdogs against American League opponents.

Detroit Tigers Player Prop Facts

• Jack Flaherty has recorded seven or more strikeouts in four of his last five appearances with the Tigers as home favorites against AL West opponents.
• Spencer Torkelson has hit a home run in two of the Tigers’ last three games against AL West opponents.
• Javier Baez has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 11 Thursday day appearances with the Tigers as favorites.

Los Angeles Angels Player Prop Facts

• Jose Siri has hit a home run in three of his last four road appearances against AL opponents that held a losing record.
• Logan O’Hoppe has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 12 Thursday appearances against teams that held a losing record.

Angels vs Tigers Prediction 

Detroit was able to get a much needed win in game two on Wednesday night, but they have been terrible over the last month. The Tigers are 14-13 at home this year, while the Angels are 9-19 on the road. Los Angeles has won four of their last five games and they have scored 5+ runs in three of those four wins. The Angels are starting Rodriguez, who has allowed 11 earned runs over 9.1 innings, while Flaherty has allowed 3+ earned runs in four of his last five outings. Take the over in this game, as neither starter can be trusted.

David Racey's Pick: Over 9