Pick details
| MATCHUP | Detroit Tigers | Baltimore Orioles |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 20-32 | 22-29 |
| Spread | +1.5 -180 | -1.5 148 |
| Moneyline | +113 | -136 |
| Total | Over 8.5 (-101) | Under 8.5 (-119) |
| Where | Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, Maryland | |
| When | Sunday, May 24, 2026 | |
| Time | 12:35 PM EDT | |
| TV | MLB.TV | |
Detroit Tigers Betting Preview
The Detroit Tigers enter Sunday’s contest with a 20–32 overall record (5th in American League Central) and a dreadful 7–20 mark on the road. The Tigers offense has struggled to this point in the season. Through 52 games played in 2026, Detroit has compiled 200 runs (26th in MLB), 90 doubles (2nd in MLB), a .234 team batting average and just 45 home runs which ranks a rather low 23rd in Major League Baseball.The Tigers arrive at tomorrow’s game in poor form. Detroit has lost ten of the team’s last eleven games played this season, including a 4-1 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays last week.
Detroit will turn to left hander Framber Valdez in this contest. In ten starts made this season, Valdez has compiled a 2–3 win‑loss record, a 4.58 ERA, a 1.40 WHIP and 45 strikeouts in 55.0 innings pitched. Valdez will look to rebound from his recent struggles on the mound in tomorrow’s matchup with the Baltimore Orioles.
Shifting our focus to the Tigers offense, the Detroit lineup features catcher Dillon Dingler and outfielder Riley Greene. Dillon Dingler has amassed a team leading 9 home runs, 29 RBIs, 10 doubles, 14 walks, 29 RBIs and a .768 OPS. Riley Greene has compiled a rather impressive .324 batting average (3rd in MLB), 4 home runs, 15 doubles, 28 walks, 24 RBIs and an .889 OPS which ranks 18th in Major League Baseball.
Baltimore Orioles Betting Preview
The Baltimore Orioles enter Sunday afternoon’s matchup with a 22–29 overall record (5th in MLB) and a 13–12 mark at home. The Orioles have played below average baseball recently. More specifically, the Baltimore Orioles have lost five of the team’s last seven games played, including a 16-6 win over the Tampa Bay Rays.Baltimore will start right hander Brandon Young on Sunday. In six starts made in the 2026 regular season, Young has compiled a 3–1 record, a 4.25 ERA, a 1.48 WHIP and 22 strikeouts, while allowing 30 hits and 14 walks in 29.2 innings pitched.
The Baltimore Orioles offense features first baseman Pete Alonso and outfielder Taylor Ward. Pete Alonso leads the team with 10 home runs (25th in MLB), 12 doubles, 23 walks, 32 RBIs and a .760 OPS. Taylor Ward enters this contest with a .256 batting average, 2 home runs, 15 doubles, 47 walks, 14 RBIs and an .783 OPS.
Why the Detroit Tigers will win.
• Quality starting pitching. Framber Valdez has compiled a 2–3 win‑loss record, a 4.58 ERA, a 1.40 WHIP and 45 strikeouts in 55.0 innings pitched this season.• Enhanced motivation. The Detroit Tigers have lost ten of the team’s last eleven games played in 2026.
Why the Baltimore Orioles will win.
• Home field advantage. The Orioles have amassed a 13–12 win-loss record at Camden Yards this season.• Offensive production. Pete Alonso and Taylor Ward continue to lead the Baltimore Orioles lineup.
• Rebound spot. The Baltimore Orioles have lost five of the team’s last seven games played this season.
Detroit Tigers vs. Baltimore Orioles Prediction
In my opinion, this matchup favors the Baltimore Orioles. Why? Both teams enter tomorrow afternoon’s contest playing below average baseball as the Orioles have lost five of team’s last seven, and the Tigers have lost an abysmal ten of the team’s last eleven games played in 2026. Additionally, the Orioles have played relatively well at Camden Yards this season, posting a 13-12 win-loss record at home. With that said, I am backing the Baltimore Orioles on the moneyline in this game.Hans Geevers's Pick: Baltimore Orioles ML
