Rockies vs Tigers Prediction 9/11/2026 Today’s MLB Picks

In this article we will formulate a Rockies vs Tigers prediction for this MLB game on Friday, September 11th at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup. 

Colorado Rockies Betting Preview

The Colorado Rockies are 55-91 this season after they lost all three against the Yankees by scores of 3-5, 1-6, and 3-10. In game three, Colorado cut the deficit to 4-2 in the seventh inning, but allowed six runs in the bottom of the inning for the loss. The Rockies recorded eight hits in the game and they were led by Karros, who went 1-4 with one home run and one RBI. Feltner allowed six hits and four earned runs over 5.0 innings for the loss, while Agnos allowed four earned runs in relief. Prior to that series, Colorado lost two out of three against the Cardinals, but did win two out of three against the Orioles before that. 

This season, Colorado has a 5.50 ERA with a 1.52 WHIP and a .287 opponent batting average, while they have scored 686 runs with a .252 batting average and a .322 on base percentage. Hunter Goodman has led the Rockies with 37 home runs and 78 RBIs, while TJ Rumfield has added 15 home runs and 67 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Colorado is Mason Adams, who is 0-0 with a 3.95 ERA and a 1.61 WHIP over 13.2 innings pitched this season. 

Detroit Tigers Betting Preview

The Detroit Tigers are 67-79 this year after they won two out of three against the Twins by scores of 5-4, 2-3, and 7-2. In game three, Detroit scored five runs in the first three innings and picked up the relatively easy win. The Tigers recorded seven hits in the game and they were led by Dingler, who went 1-3 with two RBIs. Montero allowed two hits and two earned runs over 4.0 innings, while Holton got the win in relief. Prior to that series, Detroit lost three out of four against the Guardians and two out of three against the Twins. 

This season, Detroit has a 3.67 ERA with a 1.22 WHIP and a .232 opponent batting average, while they have scored 641 runs with a .238 batting average and a .314 on base percentage. Dillon Dingler has led the Tigers with 26 home runs and 85 RBIs, while Riley Greene has added 19 home runs and 65 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Detroit is Framber Valdez, who is 9-10 with a 4.17 ERA and a 1.36 WHIP over 157.2 innings pitched this year. 

Why the Detroit Tigers will win

• The Rockies have lost each of their last six road games after playing the previous day.
• The Tigers have won each of their last six games as home favorites against NL West opponents.
• The Rockies have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four games as underdogs.
• The Tigers have covered the run line in six of their last seven games as favorites against the Rockies.
• The Rockies have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last four road games.
• The Rockies have trailed after 3 innings in four of their last five road night games.

Why the Colorado Rockies will win

• The Tigers have lost each of their last six games as home favorites following a home win.
• The underdogs have won 13 of the Tigers’ last 20 games at Comerica Park.
• The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last nine home games following a home win.
• The underdogs have covered the run line in seven of the Tigers’ last eight games.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Tigers’ last five home games against NL opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Each of the Rockies’ last four games against AL Central opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• There has been no run scored during the first inning in eight of the Tigers’ last nine home games against NL opponents.
• There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in seven of the Rockies’ last eight road games against AL opponents.

Detroit Tigers Player Prop Facts

• Framber Valdez has recorded a win in each of his four previous appearances with his team as a favorite against the Rockies.
• Spencer Torkelson has recorded at least one hit in each of his last nine appearances against the Rockies.
• Framber Valdez has recorded four or more strikeouts in each of his last 16 Friday appearances.
• Kevin McGonigle has hit a home run in two of the Tigers’ last three games.

Colorado Rockies Player Prop Facts

• Mason Adams has recorded five or more strikeouts in each of his three previous appearances with the Rockies as underdogs.
• Hunter Goodman has hit at least one home run in three of his last four appearances in night games against AL Central teams that held a losing record.
• Jake McCarthy has recorded at least one hit in each of the Rockies’ last eight games as underdogs against AL opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Tigers rank 4th in the league for hits allowed this season (1123).
• The Tigers rank 5th in the league for ERA this season (3.67).
• The Rockies rank 30th in the league for opponent batting average this season (.287).
• The Rockies rank 30th in the league for hits allowed this season (1466).

Rockies vs Tigers Prediction 

Colorado comes into this matchup on a four game losing streak and they have allowed 31 runs in those four losses. The Rockies are 25-50 on the road this year, while the Tigers are 36-36 at home. Detroit has alternated wins and losses over their last five games and they have allowed three runs or fewer in four of those five. The Tigers are starting Valdez, who has allowed 3+ earned runs in four straight outings, while Adams has allowed 3, 2, and 1 earned run in his three starts. Take the Tigers -1.5 here.

David Racey's Pick: Tigers -1.5