MLB Prop Bets: Detroit Tigers vs Los Angeles Dodgers (August 28, 2026)
The Los Angeles Dodgers (80-54) face the Detroit Tigers (62-71) at Comerica Park on Friday at 6:40pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Tarik Skubal is the probable pitcher for the Dodgers, while Drew Anderson is the probable pitcher for the Tigers. The Dodgers are favored to win at -223, while the Tigers are at +181. The total runs line is set at 7.5, with OVER at +100 and UNDER at -120.
- The Dodgers (-120) have a 57-77 Run Line record this season, while the Tigers (+100) hold a record of 64-69.
- The Dodgers have a 61-70-3 O/U record this season (meaning 61 games have gone over the total runs line, 70 have gone under and three have resulted in a push). The Tigers have a 56-72-5 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Dodgers are averaging 4.9 runs per game this season (4th in the league). Comparatively, the Tigers are averaging only 4.5 (17th).
- In the field, the Dodgers are allowing only 3.8 runs per game this season (5th in the league), while the Tigers are allowing an average of 3.9 runs (6th).
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 Dodgers are at .258 (ranking 2nd in the Major leagues), while the Tigers are batting .240 (21st).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Tigers have hit 155 (T14th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Dodgers have managed 168 (8th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Dodgers have recorded 625 RBIs to rank 5th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Tigers have recorded 564 RBIs to rank 18th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Tigers have an earned run average of 3.60 this season (5th in the Majors), while The Dodgers have an ERA of 3.67 (6th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Dodgers have recorded 1219 this season, ranking 5th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Tigers rank 22nd for total strikeouts, recording 1077.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .232 against the Tigers this season (7th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Dodgers' opponents are at .219 (1st).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 33-29-72 | 21-10-35 | 12-19-37 | 33-25-69 | 0-4-3 | 0-0-0 | 2-4-4 |
| Tigers | 36-23-74 | 13-10-43 | 23-13-31 | 25-15-40 | 11-8-34 | 0-0-0 | 2-2-6 |
Lead After Three Innings
The Dodgers are -210 to lead after three innings, while the Tigers are +160.
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 61-45-28 | 29-20-17 | 32-25-11 | 61-38-28 | 0-7-0 | 0-0-0 | 5-4-1 |
| Tigers | 60-44-29 | 32-22-12 | 28-22-17 | 37-28-15 | 23-16-14 | 0-0-0 | 2-4-4 |
NRFI/YRFI
- The NRFI is 66-68 in Dodgers games this season. The Tigers have a 69-64 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Dodgers recorded a 7-3 victory over the Tigers at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium when these teams last met on March 29, 2025. Freddie Freeman was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a double and recording 2 RBIs. The Dodgers have now won three straight against the Tigers.
