San Francisco Giants @ Detroit Tigers - May 28, 2025

As a seasoned bettor, I’ve seen my fair share of ups and downs in the MLB, but there’s something about the matchup between the Detroit Tigers and the San Francisco Giants that has me feeling particularly confident. The Tigers are on the rise, having won three straight games, and they’ll be looking to extend that streak at home in Comerica Park. Meanwhile, the Giants have been struggling lately. Their recent form has not inspired much confidence—1-9 against the spread in their last ten games is quite telling.

Let’s break down what we have here. The Giants will send out Landen Roupp, who carries a 3-3 record with a solid ERA of 3.31. However, don’t let those numbers fool you; he’s facing off against Jackson Jobe for Detroit—a pitcher who’s been just slightly better this season with a record of 4-1 and an impressive ERA of 3.35. Both pitchers boast decent strikeout rates, but Jobe’s ability to limit runs while getting batters out could give him an edge tonight.

Now let’s talk about batting stats because that’s where things get even more interesting. The Tigers are averaging just over 5 runs per game with 8.6 hits—those numbers are indicative of a lineup that can produce when it counts. Their .246 batting average might not jump off the page, but their on-base percentage is quite respectable at over 72%. This means they can string together hits and capitalize on scoring opportunities.

On the flip side, we’ve got San Francisco’s offense sputtering at just under 4.5 runs per game and hitting only .227 as a team—yikes! With fewer hits (about 7.7 per game) and RBIs trailing behind Detroit’s as well, it’s hard to see how they’ll keep pace offensively against a formidable Tigers pitching staff.

Given these factors, I’m predicting that the Tigers will take this one decisively tonight—not just because they’re riding high on momentum but also due to their superior hitting stats compared to San Francisco’s struggle at the plate.

As for totals betting? Well, given both teams’ recent trends—with San Francisco going UNDER in five straight games and Detroit following suit with six UNDERs in their last seven—the smart money looks to be on another low-scoring affair tonight as well.

So there you have it: I’m backing Detroit to win this one outright while leaning towards an UNDER result for total runs scored. Betting isn’t just numbers; it’s about reading between them too—and right now all signs point toward a Tigers victory in what should be another showcase of solid pitching from Jobe versus Roupp’s inconsistent form. Just remember: keep your lucky charm handy! You never know when you might need some extra juju during game time!