See Picks and Betting Line for Tigers vs Astros – Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Detroit Tigers

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Houston Astros

Detroit Tigers Insights

• Casey Mize – Over/Under 14.5 Pitching Outs (-105/-125)
  The leading projection system (THE BAT X) expects Casey Mize to have a pitch count in today’s game, projecting a maximum of 70 pitches.
  Explain: A pitcher who is on a pitch count is likely to be pulled from the game earlier, record fewer outs, and generate fewer strikeouts.
• Wenceel Perez – Over/Under Total Bases
  The switch-hitting Wenceel Perez will get to bat from his strong side (0) today against Peter Lambert.
  Explain: Right-handed hitters perform better against left-handed pitchers (and visa-versa). This can have a huge impact on whether a hitter will perform well or struggle on any given day.
• Spencer Torkelson – Over/Under 0.5 RBIs (+220/-300)
  Spencer Torkelson pulls a lot of his flyballs (39.8% — 97th percentile) and has the good fortune of hitting them towards MLB’s 2nd-shallowest LF fences in today’s matchup.
  Explain: This player’s skill set matches up particularly well with the park he’s in today, which may lead to better-than-usual performance.

Houston Astros Insights

• Peter Lambert – Over/Under 5.5 Strikeouts (+120/-155)
  As a result of his reverse platoon split, Peter Lambert will be at an advantage facing 6 batters in the projected batting order who hit from the other side in today’s game.
  Explain: A pitcher with a reverse platoon split will perform better against opposite-handed hitters (i.e. a right-handed pitcher will be better against a left-handed hitter). Holding this advantage against several hitters can have a huge impact on whether a pitcher will perform well or struggle on any given day.