On May 1, 2025, the Detroit Tigers (19-12) will face off against the Los Angeles Angels (12-17) at Angel Stadium in Anaheim. Detroit's Casey Mize, boasting a 4-1 record and a stellar 2.12 ERA, will pitch against the struggling Yusei Kikuchi, who has yet to win a game this season with an 0-4 record and a 4.31 ERA. The Tigers are fresh off a 7-4 victory against the Houston Astros, while the Angels are on a five-game losing streak, including a recent 9-3 defeat to the Seattle Mariners.

Betting lines favor the Tigers with a moneyline of -125 and a spread of -1.5, but recent trends suggest caution; the Angels have failed to cover the run line in eight straight games, and the last three matchups between these teams have gone under the total of 8 runs. With Mize's recent performance against the Baltimore Orioles, where he allowed just 1 earned run over 5.1 innings, he should provide a strong challenge for the Angels’ lineup.