Rockies vs Tigers Prediction 9/13/2026 Today’s MLB Picks

In this article we will formulate a Rockies vs Tigers prediction for this MLB game on Sunday, September 13th 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 55-93 this year after they lost the first two games by scores of 2-6 and 7-11. In game two, Colorado led 7-4 in the eighth inning, but their bullpen fell apart once again for the loss. The Rockies recorded 12 hits in the game and they were led by Goodman, who went 1-4 with one home run and three RBIs. Gordon allowed 10 hits and four earned runs over 4.0 innings, while Hill picked up the loss in relief. Prior to this series, Colorado lost all three against the Yankees and two out of three against the Cardinals. 

This season, Colorado has a 5.55 ERA with a 1.53 WHIP and a .288 opponent batting average, while they have scored 695 runs with a .253 batting average and a .323 on base percentage. Hunter Goodman has led the Rockies with 38 home runs and 81 RBIs, while TJ Rumfield has added 15 home runs and 67 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Colorado is Gabriel Hughes, who is 0-7 with a 5.81 ERA and a 1.38 WHIP over 57.1 innings pitched this year. 

Detroit Tigers Betting Preview

The Detroit Tigers are 69-79 this season after they won game two by a score of 11-7 on Saturday. Detroit had trouble with guys on base all game, but they scored seven runs in the eighth to escape with the win. The Tigers recorded 18 hits and they committed two errors in the game, while they were led by Lee, who went 3-5 with three RBIs. Sears allowed seven hits and four earned runs over 4.1 innings, while Brieske picked up the win in relief. Prior to this series, Detroit won two out of three against the Twins, but lost three out of four against the Guardians before that. 

This season, Detroit has a 3.67 ERA with a 1.22 WHIP and a .233 opponent batting average, while they have scored 658 runs with a .239 batting average and a .316 on base percentage. Dillon Dingler has led the Tigers with 27 home runs and 87 RBIs, while Riley Greene has added 19 home runs and 68 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Detroit is Jackson Jobe, who is 1-2 with a 4.45 ERA and a 1.41 WHIP over 28.1 innings pitched this season. 

Why the Detroit Tigers will win

• The Rockies have lost each of their last eight road games after playing the previous day.
• The Tigers have won nine of their last 10 games against the Rockies.
• The Rockies have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six games as underdogs.
• The Tigers have covered the run line in eight of their last nine games as favorites against the Rockies.
• The Tigers have led after 5 innings in seven of their last nine home games against NL West opponents that held a losing record.

Why the Colorado Rockies will win

• The Tigers have lost six of their last eight games as home favorites following a home win.
• The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last eight Sunday games at Comerica Park.
• The Rockies have covered the run line in six of their last eight day games against AL opponents that held a losing record.
• The Rockies have led after 3 innings in three of their last four games at Comerica Park against opponents that held a losing record.

Total Runs Facts

• Five of the Rockies’ last six day games against AL Central opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Four of the last five games between the Rockies and Tigers have gone OVER the total runs line.
• There has been no run scored during the first inning in each of the Tigers’ last seven games against NL West opponents.
• There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in five of Gabriel Hughes’ six previous road appearances as a starter.

Detroit Tigers Player Prop Facts

• Kevin McGonigle has hit a home run in three of the Tigers’ last five games.
• Gleyber Torres has recorded at least one hit in each of his last eight appearances against the Rockies after playing the previous day.

Colorado Rockies Player Prop Facts

• Hunter Goodman has hit at least one home run in three of the Rockies’ last five road games against AL Central opponents.
• Gabriel Hughes has recorded four or more strikeouts in three of his last four appearances with the Rockies as underdogs against AL opponents.
• Connor Norby has recorded at least one hit in each of his last eight appearances with his team as an underdog against AL Central opponents.

Rockies vs Tigers Prediction 

Detroit was able to complete the comeback win on Saturday in game two and they have won four of their last five games. The Tigers are 38-36 at home this year, while the Rockies are 25-52 on the road. Colorado is on a long losing streak and their pitching staff is the worst in the MLB. The Rockies are going with Hughes, who has allowed 1, 1, 4, 3, and 7 earned runs in his last five starts, while Jobe has allowed two earned runs or fewer in three of his last four. Take the Tigers here.

David Racey's Pick: Tigers ML