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Detroit Tigers vs Pittsburgh Pirates — Prediction & Pitchers

Wed, Aug 19, 12:35 PM ET · PNC Park · Final

Detroit Tigers
61-66
3
VS
Pittsburgh Pirates
63-66
4

FINAL · DET 3–4 PIT

⚾ Starting Pitchers

Jackson Jobe
DET
Jackson Jobe
4.50 ERA · steady · 2.3 R/5 allowed
Paul Skenes
PIT
Paul Skenes
3.95 ERA · steady · 2.3 R/5 allowed

📊 Model Read vs Market

DET to win47%mkt 0%
PIT to win53%mkt 100%
Total (model)8.9 Rline 8.5

Biggest edge: DET ML — model 47% vs market 0% (+4710pts).

🌤️ Ballpark & Weather

PNC Park · park factor 99 (#18) · Patchy rain nearby, 71°F, wind 2 mph — Rain risk — could delay; wet ball

🔥 Hot Bats

DET Riley Greene .282 AVG · 26 HR · .816 OPS
PIT Brandon Lowe .310 AVG · 27 HR · .798 OPS

🩹 Injury Report

DET
  • Kerry Carpenter 10-Day-IL Plantar Fasciitis
  • Jack Flaherty 15-Day-IL Inflammation
  • James Outman 7-Day IL Concussion
  • Riley Greene 10-Day-IL Strain
  • Wenceel Perez 60-Day-IL Fracture
PIT
  • Endy Rodriguez 10-Day-IL Inflammation
  • Ryan O'Hearn 10-Day-IL Strain
  • Konnor Griffin 60-Day-IL Strain
  • Mitch Keller 60-Day-IL Not Specified

📈 Recent Form

DET 1-4 last 5 · L2
LLWLL
PIT 3-2 last 5 · L1
LWLWW

🎯 The Cobia Pick

Our read: PIT 53% to win, best value on DET ML. See the live smart-money board, conviction, and the exact market at cobiapicks.com.

Verified smart-money picks, graded in public. 21+ · not financial advice.

FAQ

Who is pitching in Detroit Tigers vs Pittsburgh Pirates?

Jackson Jobe (4.50 ERA) starts for DET; Paul Skenes (3.95 ERA) starts for PIT.

What is the prediction for Detroit Tigers vs Pittsburgh Pirates?

Our model favors PIT at 53% to win, with a projected 8.9 total runs.

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