Weekend Series Preview 5/16-5/18

Detroit Tigers -125 vs Toronto Blue Jays +105

Pick: DET -125

Key Stat - Top of the Order Batting Hits

Friday - Flaherty/Francis - Tigers WIN

The top of the Tigers lineup hasn’t seen much of Bowden Francis, but they are hitting well of late. This matchup is a really poor pitching showcase and expect runs to be scored in bunches. The bullpens better brace for some work going into the weekend.

Saturday - Olson/TBD - Tigers WIN

Not sure who the Blue Jays will be sending to the mound in this one, but Olson is having a “good enough” start to the season for the Tigers. He is 4-3 with a 3.38 ERA and has handled Bichette, Guerrero, and Springer in VERY limited at bats. Give me a get right game from Olson and a Tigers win Saturday.

Sunday - Jobe/Berrios - Tigers LOSE

Jackson Jobe is 3-0 on the year, but just doesn't throw enough strikes for me to feel comfortable taking him over the Blue Jays hitters. Berrios has struggled on and off for the Jays this season, but I like him to go 6 innings here. Look for a Kerry Carpenter home run on Sunday.

Other series worth a look:

Royals (-165) over Cardinals (+135)

Brewers (-105) over Twins (-115)

Reds (-120) over Guardians (+100)