Get the Tigers vs Dodgers Injury Report – Saturday, March 29, 2025

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On March 29, 2025, the Los Angeles Dodgers will host the Detroit Tigers at Dodger Stadium in what is shaping up to be an intriguing matchup. The Dodgers, riding high with a perfect 4-0 start this season, recently secured an 8-5 victory over the Tigers, who are struggling at 0-2. This Interleague series has already seen the Dodgers assert their dominance, and they’ll look to continue that trend against a Tigers team that has been underwhelming.

Dodgers’ starter Roki Sasaki, ranked as the 78th best starting pitcher in MLB, has shown promise with a solid 3.00 ERA, although his 7.21 xFIP suggests he may have been a bit fortunate thus far. Sasaki’s ability to strike out 5.5 batters on average is decent, but he does struggle with walks, sporting a high 35.7 BB%. This could play into the hands of the Tigers, who are known for their patience at the plate, ranking among the top offenses in drawing walks.

On the other side, Reese Olson is projected to start for the Tigers. He’s ranked 67th among starting pitchers and has similar concerns with control, projecting to allow 1.8 walks per game. With the Tigers’ offense ranked a dismal 25th in MLB, they’ll need to capitalize on any opportunities they get, especially against a Dodgers bullpen rated 4th overall.

Despite the Dodgers’ strong offensive showing, their projected total of 4.35 runs indicates they might face some challenges. However, with the Dodgers’ offense ranked 2nd in the league, they have the firepower to exploit the weaknesses in Olson’s game. As the action unfolds, expect the Dodgers to aim for another decisive win, further solidifying their strong start to the season.

Detroit Tigers Insights

• Reese Olson – Over/Under 4.5 Strikeouts (+110/-140)
  The leading projection system (THE BAT) forecasts Reese Olson in the 75th percentile when assessing his strikeout ability.
  Explain: THE BAT X is a highly sophisticated projection system that accounts for a multitude of factors and regularly tests among the most accurate systems available.
• Reese Olson – Over/Under 4.5 Strikeouts (+110/-140)
  According to the leading projection system (THE BAT), Jake Rogers (the Tigers’s expected catcher in today’s game) grades out as an elite pitch framer.
  Explain: Pitch framing is a catcher’s ability to make a ball look like a strike to the umpire, “stealing” strikes for his pitcher. This leads to more positive outcomes (like strikeouts) and fewer negative ones (like walks or earned runs).

Los Angeles Dodgers Insights

• Freddie Freeman – Over/Under 0.5 Hits (-230/+175)
  The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Freddie Freeman as the 10th-best batter in MLB when it comes to his batting average skill.
  Explain: THE BAT X is a highly sophisticated projection system that accounts for a multitude of factors and regularly tests among the most accurate systems available. Batting average is the most common measure of a player’s ability to generate hits.
• Los Angeles Dodgers – 2H Moneyline
  According to the leading projection system (THE BAT), the Los Angeles Dodgers’ bullpen projects as the 4th-best out of all major league teams.
  Explain: Most bettors only consider the starting pitcher, but a strong bullpen sneakily creates a tougher matchup for the opposing offense and suppresses a game’s runs.

Betting Trends

• Over/Under 7.5 Game Total (-110/-110)
  The Los Angeles Dodgers have hit the Game Total Over in 64 of their last 104 games (+26.50 Units / 23% ROI)
• Detroit Tigers – Run Line +1.5 (-120)
  The Detroit Tigers have hit the Run Line in 58 of their last 93 games (+19.90 Units / 16% ROI)