MLB Prop Bets: San Diego Padres vs Detroit Tigers (March 26, 2026)
The Detroit Tigers (0-0) face the San Diego Padres (0-0) at Petco Park on Thursday at 4:10pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Tarik Skubal is the probable pitcher for the Tigers, while Nick Pivetta is the probable pitcher for the Padres. The Tigers are favored to win at -131, while the Padres are at +109. The total runs line is set at 7.0, with OVER at -108 and UNDER at -112.
- The Tigers (+129) had a 78-92 Run Line record last season, while the Padres (-156) held a record of 90-75.
- The Tigers had an 86-74-10 O/U record last season (meaning 86 games went over the total runs line, 74 went under and 10 resulted in a push). The Padres had a 69-91-5 O/U record last season.
Scoring Insights
- The Tigers scored 4.7 runs per game last season (11th in the league). Comparatively, the Padres averaged 4.3 (18th).
- In the field, the Tigers allowed 4.3 runs per game last season (16th in the league), while the Padres gave up an average of 3.8 runs (2nd).
Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages last season, the Tigers were at .247 (ranking 16th in the Major leagues), while the Padres batted .252 (7th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs last season, the Padres hit 152 (28th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Tigers managed 198 (10th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Tigers recorded 724 RBIs to rank 11th in the MLB last season. Comparatively, the Padres recorded 663 RBIs to rank 18th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Padres had an earned run average of 3.63 last season (3rd in the Majors), while The Tigers had an ERA of 3.95 (16th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Tigers recorded 1375 last season, ranking 14th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Padres ranked 8th for total strikeouts, recording 1425.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents batted an average of .225 against the Padres last season (1st in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Tigers' opponents were at .241 (15th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2025.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | 40-35-95 | 23-15-45 | 17-20-50 | 26-21-64 | 14-14-31 | 0-0-0 |
| Padres | 35-40-90 | 19-18-44 | 16-22-46 | 22-26-45 | 13-14-45 | 0-0-0 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2025.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | 74-60-36 | 39-26-18 | 35-34-18 | 50-34-27 | 24-26-9 | 0-0-0 |
| Padres | 61-62-42 | 33-26-22 | 28-36-20 | 37-35-21 | 24-27-21 | 0-0-0 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -160 and the YRFI is paying +125.
- The NRFI was 94-76 in Tigers games last season. The Padres had an 85-80 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Tigers recorded a 6-0 victory over the Padres at Comerica Park when these teams last met on April 23, 2025. Justyn-Henry Malloy was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a double and recording 2 RBIs.
