Free MLB Picks Today: Milwaukee Brewers vs Detroit Tigers 4/24/23

The Milwaukee Brewers (15-7), one of the most productive offenses in the National League, are set to host the Detroit Tigers (7-13) at American Family Field on Monday for the first of a three-game Interleague series.

The Tigers are in the midst of a six-game road trip. They were just swept in three games against the Orioles, dropping the finale 2-1 on Sunday at Oriole Park at Camden Yards for their fourth straight loss. Matt Vierling was 2 for 5 with one run.

The Brewers are in the midst of a nine-game homestand. They lost two of three against the Red Sox in their last series, dropping the finale 12-5 on Sunday at American Family Field. Brian Anderson went 2 for 3 with two solo home runs.

Joey Wiemer added a double and two runs. The teams are meeting for the first time since September 15, 2021, when the Tigers finished off a two-game series sweep with a 4-1 victory at Comerica Park.

ON THE MOUND

Matthew Boyd (0-1, 4.00 ERA) is set for the start for Detroit. The LHP allowed three runs over five innings in his last start, a 4-3 road win over the Guardians on Tuesday. He scattered five hits while striking out four and walking two in the no-decision.

RHP Colin Rea (0-0, 1.59 ERA) will toe the rubber for Milwaukee. In his last start on Tuesday, Rea took a no-decision on the road against the Mariners. He threw five innings and gave up four runs on five hits, striking out two and walking two in the 6-5 win.

AT THE PLATE

The Detroit offense is averaging 3.0 runs per game for the season, lowest in MLB, with a slash line of .209/.270/.327. Riley Greene leads the team in OPS at .661. The right fielder is slashing .237/.293/.368 with two home runs, five RBIs, and 11 runs over 20 games.

Over the last five games, though, Detroit has averaged only 1.2 runs a game while performing worse across the board (.174/.251/.271). Against right-handed pitchers like Rea this season, the Tigers have a .610 OPS, second lowest in MLB.

Kerry Carpenter is the team’s best performer against right-handers with a .806 OPS in 51 at-bats. Milwaukee is slashing .257/.333/.407 for the season and averaging 4.9 runs per game, third best in the National League.

Rowdy Tellez leads the team with a .909 OPS. The second baseman has seven home runs, 17 RBIs, and 12 runs scored with a slash line of .242/.333/.576. The Brew Crew have a .592 OPS against left-handers in 2023, second lowest in MLB. With a .628 OPS over 18 at-bats, Christian Yelich has been their best hitter against left-handers.

HOME AND AWAY

Detroit is on a three-game losing streak on the road, bringing their record to 3-9 in 2023. The Tigers have scored 2.5 runs per game away from home, while allowing 5.1 runs.

Milwaukee has gone 6-3 in front of their home fans this season, averaging 5.4 runs per game while surrendering 3.8. Milwaukee is 6-4 in the last 10 games between the teams at American Family Field despite an average scoreline favoring Detroit (5.5-4.8).