As the Cincinnati Reds (35-34) prepare to face the Detroit Tigers (45-25) tonight at Comerica Park, both teams are coming off contrasting recent performances. The Tigers have won four of their last six games, including a series against the Guardians, while the Reds are looking to rebound from an 11-2 defeat that broke a five-game winning streak.

Tonight’s pitching matchup features Nick Martinez of the Reds, who holds a 4-6 record with a 3.70 ERA, against Detroit's Brant Hurter, boasting a stellar 1.75 ERA and a 2-1 record. The betting lines favor the Tigers, with a moneyline of -131 against the Reds at +110 and a total of 8.0 runs for the game. Analysts recommend playing the Tigers to win and taking the Reds with a +1.5 spread.