MLB Prop Bets: Houston Astros vs Detroit Tigers (June 16, 2026)
The Detroit Tigers (30-42) face the Houston Astros (33-41) at Daikin Park on Tuesday at 8:10pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Framber Valdez is the probable pitcher for the Tigers, while Hunter Brown is the probable pitcher for the Astros. The Astros are favored to win at -149, while the Tigers are at +123. The total runs line is set at 7.5, with OVER at -115 and UNDER at -104.
- The Tigers (-171) have a 35-37 Run Line record this season, while the Astros (+141) hold a record of 34-40.
- The Tigers have a 33-37-2 O/U record this season (meaning 33 games have gone over the total runs line, 37 have gone under and two have resulted in a push). The Astros have a 40-31-3 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Tigers are averaging 4.1 runs per game this season (21st in the league). Comparatively, the Astros are averaging 4.5 (14th).
- In the field, the Tigers are allowing 4.2 runs per game this season (10th in the league), while the Astros are allowing an average of 5.1 runs (25th).
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 this season, the Tigers are at .235 (ranking 25th in the Major leagues), while the Astros are batting .242 (15th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Astros have hit 98 (3rd in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Tigers have managed 81 (17th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Tigers have recorded 284 RBIs to rank 23rd in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Astros have recorded 323 RBIs to rank 9th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Astros have an earned run average of 4.95 this season (29th in the Majors), while The Tigers have an ERA of 3.93 (10th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Tigers have recorded 577 this season, ranking 21st in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Astros rank 10th for total strikeouts, recording 627.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .245 against the Astros this season (18th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Tigers' opponents are at .241 (15th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | 20-11-41 | 8-4-22 | 12-7-19 | 12-7-20 | 8-4-21 | 0-0-0 | 3-1-6 |
| Astros | 24-21-29 | 13-9-14 | 11-12-15 | 6-7-9 | 18-14-20 | 0-0-0 | 3-4-3 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | 31-27-14 | 15-13-6 | 16-14-8 | 18-15-6 | 13-12-8 | 0-0-0 | 5-4-1 |
| Astros | 28-29-17 | 15-13-8 | 13-16-9 | 8-10-4 | 20-19-13 | 0-0-0 | 3-7-0 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -145 and the YRFI is paying +110.
- The NRFI is 38-34 in Tigers games this season. The Astros have a 28-46 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Tigers recorded a 9-3 victory over the Astros at Daikin Park yesterday. Colt Keith was crushing the ball in that matchup, hitting 3 home runs and recording 6 RBIs. The Tigers have now won five straight against the Astros.
