Tigers-Pirates Odds Preview

The Detroit Tigers and the Pittsburgh Pirates will both be gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at PNC Park. The Tigers will give the ball to starter Dontrelle Willis in this one. Lefthander Willis is 1-3 this season with a 6.60 ERA. Meanwhile, it'll be Ross Ohlendorf who starts for the Pirates. Righthander Ohlendorf is 5-5 with a 4.82 ERA so far this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Pirates listed as 120-moneyline favorites versus the Tigers, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Pirates banged out 16 hits and cruised past the Tigers 9-3 on Saturday, as -120 favorites. That game's 12 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (8.5). Freddy Sanchez cracked a grand slam home run to lead the way for the Pirates. Zach Duke went eight innings on the mound for the win, allowing six hits and three runs. Marcus Thames homered and drove in two runs for the Tigers, who were +100 underdogs. Armando Galarraga gave up four runs in just two innings in the loss. Team records: Detroit: 34-28 SU Pittsburgh: 29-33 SU Detroit most recently: When playing on Sunday are 5-5 Before playing St. Louis are 5-5 After playing Pittsburgh are 5-5 After a loss are 6-4 Pittsburgh most recently: When playing on Sunday are 3-7 Before playing Minnesota are 3-7 After playing Detroit are 5-5 After a win are 4-6 A few trends to consider: Detroit is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road Detroit is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home Next up: Detroit at St. Louis, Tuesday, June 16 Pittsburgh at Minnesota, Tuesday, June 16