Houston Astros vs Detroit Tigers Prediction 8/19/2025 Today’s MLB Picks

The Houston Astros and Detroit Tigers meet Tuesday in MLB action at Comerica Park. Here’s a Houston Astros vs Detroit Tigers Prediction. This article will include a Houston Astros vs Detroit Tigers Pick.

Houston Astros Betting Preview

The Houston Astros are 69-56 on the year and play the Orioles, Rockies, and Angels next. The Houston Astros are batting .254 on the season, have a .319 OBP, and a .401 slugging percentage. The Houston Astros pitching staff has a 3.89 ERA and a 1.22 WHIP. Jose Altuve leads the Houston Astros with 130 hits and 64 RBI, while Jeremy Pena and Yaimer Diaz have combined for 222 hits and 98 RBI. 

Hunter Brown gets the ball for the Houston Astros, and he is 10-5 with a 2.45 ERA and 164 strikeouts this season. Brown is 3-0 with a 2.93 ERA and 36 strikeouts in his career against the Detroit Tigers.The Astros sit in first place of the American League West, 1.5 games ahead of the Seattle Mariners.

Detroit Tigers Betting Preview

The Detroit Tigers are 74-53 on the year and play the Royals, Athletics, and Royals next. The Detroit Tigers are batting .250 on the season, have a .318 OBP, and a .423 slugging percentage. The Detroit Tigers pitching staff has a 3.80 ERA and a 1.22 WHIP. Riley Greene leads the Detroit Tigers with 126 hits and 92 RBI while Gleyber Torres and Spencer Torkelson have combined for 212 hits and 125 RBI.

Tarik Skubal gets the ball for the Detroit Tigers, and he is 11-3 with a 2.42 ERA and 190 strikeouts this season. Skubal is 1-1 with a 3.16 ERA and 27 strikeouts in his career against the Houston Astros.

Why the Detroit Tigers will win

• The Tigers have won each of their last four night games after playing the previous day.
• The Astros have lost each of their last four night games against AL Central opponents.
• The Astros have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight night games against AL Central opponents following a loss.
• The favorites have covered the run line in five of the last six games between the Astros and Tigers at Comerica Park.
• The Astros have trailed after 5 innings in eight of their last 10 games at Comerica Park against American League opponents that held a winning record.

Why the Houston Astros will win

• The Tigers have lost seven of their last eight games as favorites against AL West opponents following a home win.
• The Astros have won four of their last five games as underdogs following a road loss.
• The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last eight games as favorites against the Astros following a win.
• The Astros have covered the run line in 11 of their last 12 games as road underdogs against American League opponents following a road loss.
• The Astros have led after 5 innings in nine of their last 12 night games.

Detroit Tigers Player Prop Facts

• Riley Greene has hit a home run in each of the Tigers’ last three home games against AL West opponents that held a winning record.
• Colt Keith has recorded a Double in each of the Tigers’ last three games.
• Parker Meadows has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 14 appearances in night games against teams that held a winning record.

Houston Astros Player Prop Facts

• Jake Meyers has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 16 road appearances against AL opponents.
• Isaac Paredes has hit a home run in two of his last three appearances in night games against AL Central teams that held a winning record.
• Jeremy Pena is one of only six players to hit over .300 and have 45+ RBIs this season.

Houston Astros vs Detroit Tigers Prediction

The Astros are worth a look with Brown on the mound as he’s been fantastic this season. The problem is the Astros have been shutout in back-to-back games, and now they have to face Skubal. Uh, good luck? Skubal is arguably the best pitcher in baseball with his 2.42 ERA and 0.87 WHIP, and he has a 2.55 ERA and .209 allowed batting average in 81.1 home innings. This just isn’t a spot where the Astros are likely to find their bats. Give me the Tigers.