MLB Prop Bets: Detroit Tigers vs Colorado Rockies (September 12, 2026)
The Colorado Rockies (55-92) face the Detroit Tigers (68-79) at Comerica Park on Saturday at 1:10pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Tanner Gordon is the probable pitcher for the Rockies, while the Tigers' probable pitcher remains unclear.
- The Rockies have a 70-71-6 O/U record this season (meaning 70 games have gone over the total runs line, 71 have gone under and six have resulted in a push). The Tigers have a 62-79-6 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Rockies are averaging 4.7 runs per game this season (7th in the league). Comparatively, the Tigers are averaging only 4.4 (19th).
- In the field, the Rockies are allowing a whopping 5.8 runs per game this season (30th in the league), while the Tigers are allowing an average of 4.0 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 Rockies are at .253 (ranking 5th in the Major leagues), while the Tigers are batting .237 (23rd).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Tigers have hit 166 (T16th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Rockies have managed 162 (19th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Rockies have recorded 658 RBIs to rank 6th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Tigers have recorded 616 RBIs to rank 19th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Tigers have one of the strongest earned run averages this season, sitting at 3.65 (5th in the Majors), while the Rockies are at the opposite end of the scale with an ERA of 5.51 (30th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Rockies have recorded 1004 this season, ranking 30th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Tigers rank 23rd for total strikeouts, recording 1176.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of only .233 against the Tigers this season (6th in the Major Leagues). Alternatively, the Rockies' opponents are at .287 (30th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockies | 33-50-64 | 23-23-25 | 10-27-39 | 1-2-1 | 32-48-63 | 0-0-0 | 2-2-6 |
| Tigers | 40-25-82 | 14-11-48 | 26-14-34 | 26-16-42 | 14-9-40 | 0-0-0 | 4-1-5 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockies | 40-72-35 | 26-29-16 | 14-43-19 | 1-2-1 | 39-70-34 | 0-0-0 | 2-5-3 |
| Tigers | 68-46-33 | 35-23-15 | 33-23-18 | 39-29-16 | 29-17-17 | 0-0-0 | 7-1-2 |
NRFI/YRFI
- The NRFI is 59-88 in Rockies games this season. The Tigers have a 75-72 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Tigers recorded an upset 6-2 victory over the Rockies at Comerica Park yesterday. Max Clark went yard en route to that victory, hitting a home run to go with an RBI. The Tigers have now won four straight against the Rockies.
