The Detroit Tigers are set to battle the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park on September 5, 2024, starting at 8:40 PM under clear skies. Casey Mize will take the mound for the Tigers, carrying an ERA of 4.358, whereas Martín Pérez will pitch for the Padres with an ERA of 4.709.

In the AL Central, the Tigers are 7th with a balanced 70-70 record, showing a .500 win percentage. Their divisional play has them 4th with a 24-22 record and they’ve pulled off 6 wins in their recent 10 games, though they’re currently on a two-game losing streak. On the road and at home, they’ve been fairly even, with records of 35-36 and 35-34, respectively. They’ve scored 587 runs and conceded 574.

Conversely, the Padres hold the 4th place in the NL West with an 80-61 record, translating to a .567 win percentage. They sit 2nd in division matchups at 20-20, coming into this game on a three-game winning streak. With a 39-32 home record and 41-29 away record, the Padres have shown resilience. They’ve been stronger at night with 48 victories compared to 32 during day games, scoring 673 runs and allowing 602.

Betting enthusiasts will find the odds intriguing for this game: the Padres are favored with a point spread of -1.5 and an over/under of 8.5. Money line odds stand at -156 for the Padres and +131 for the Tigers. These odds suggest that while the Padres are expected to win, the Tigers could pose a considerable challenge, setting the stage for an exciting contest.