Tigers vs. Astros Prediction and Odds - May 5, 2022

The Houston Astros and Detroit Tigers lock horns in MLB at Minute Maid Park on Thursday, starting at 8:10PM ET.

José Urquidy (2-1, 5.95 ERA) will be on the bump for the Astros, up against Tarik Skubal (1-2, 3.05 ERA) for the Tigers.

Dimers' free betting picks for Tigers vs. Astros, as well as game predictions and best odds, are detailed in this article.

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Who will win Tigers vs. Astros?

Based on advanced machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Tigers-Astros MLB game 10,000 times.

Dimers' proven predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Astros a 63% chance of defeating the Tigers.

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Tigers vs. Astros Odds

• Run Line: Astros -1.5 (+130), Tigers +1.5 (-142)
• Moneyline: Astros -154, Tigers +145
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110/-105)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Astros are -1.5 favorites versus the Tigers, with +130 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Tigers (+1.5) to cover the run line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at -142.

Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Astros at -154. That means you can risk $154 to win $100, for a total payout of $254, if they get the W.

On the other hand, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Tigers at +145, where you can put down $100 to profit $145, earning a total payout of $245, if they win.

The Over/Under for total runs scored is set at 8 with Caesars Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Tigers (+1.5) are a 55% chance of covering the run line, while the 8-run Over/Under is a 52% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Tigers vs. Astros

• Run Line: Astros -1.5 @ +130 via PointsBet (1.1% edge)
• Moneyline: Astros @ -154 via Caesars Sportsbook (63% probability)
• Total: Over 8 @ -110 via Caesars Sportsbook (52% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on complex simulations and betting intelligence to serve you the best possible plays 24/7.

Although the Tigers are more likely to cover the run line, our best bet of Astros -1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the top odds available.

Tigers vs. Astros Probabilities

Use our dynamic widget below to view up-to-date Moneyline, Over/Under and Run Line probabilities and odds for Detroit vs. Houston, and click or tap on See Matchup for more.

Dimers has full betting coverage of Thursday's Tigers-Astros matchup, including pregame predictions, computer picks, and live scores.

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Tigers vs. Astros 2022 Game Info

When do the Astros play the Tigers?

• Date: Thursday May 5, 2022
• Time: 8:10PM ET / 5:10PM PT
• Venue: Minute Maid Park

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