The Detroit Tigers (2-3) and Arizona Diamondbacks (2-3) meet Wednesday on MLB TV. Arizona looks to earn the sweep and win three-straight games with a victory over Detroit.
Tarik Skubal is back on the mound for Detroit after a dominant season opener. Skubal went 6.0 innings with 74 pitches and allowed zero earned runs on three hits with six strikeouts and no walks. The Tigers have allowed 11 runs in the last two games after permitting four in the first two contests.
Zac Gallen gets the nod for Arizona after a tough first start of the year. Gallen gave up four runs and five hits to the Dodgers in an 8-2 loss. After eight total runs scored in the first three games versus Los Angeles, Arizona has scored 16 in the last two over Detroit.
Let’s dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.
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Game details & how to watch the Tigers at Diamondbacks
- Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2025
- Time: 3:40PM EST
- Site: Chase Field Stadium
- City: Phoenix, AZ
- Network/Streaming: MLB TV
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Odds for the Tigers at the Diamondbacks
The latest odds as of Wednesday:
- Moneyline: Detroit Tigers (-163), Arizona Diamondbacks (+135)
- Spread: Tigers -1.5 (+109), Diamondbacks +1.5 (-131)
- Total: 7.5
Probable starting pitchers for Tigers at Diamondbacks
- Wednesday’s pitching matchup (April 1): Tarik Skubal vs. Zac Gallen
Season totals: 6.0 IP, 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 0.50 WHIP, 6 Ks, 0 BB
Season totals: 4.0 IP, 0-1, 9.00 ERA, 1.75 WHIP, 2 Ks, 2 BB
Who’s Hot? Who’s Not!
- The Tigers’ Kerry Carpenter is hitting .105 with two hits over 19 at-bats
- The Tigers’ Kevin McGonigle is hitting .333 with six hits over 18 at-bats
- The Diamondbacks’ Nolan Arenado is hitting .125 with two hits over 16 at-bats
- The Diamondbacks’ Jose Fernando is hitting .750 with three in four at-bats with two home runs
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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Tigers at Diamondbacks
- The Tigers are 2-3 ATS this season
- The Diamondbacks are 4-1 ATS this season
- The Tigers are 3-2 to the Over this season
- The Diamondbacks are 4-1 to the Over this season
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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Tigers and the Diamondbacks
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Wednesday’s game between the Tigers and the Diamondbacks:
- Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Tigers on the Moneyline.
- Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Tigers at -1.5.
- Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the under on the Game Total of 7.5
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