Houston Astros vs Detroit Tigers Picks and Prediction for Sunday, June 28, 2026
Use Code WWWC On Sunday, the Houston Astros (41–44) head to Comerica Park in Detroit to take on the Detroit Tigers (35–48). It’s the finale of a four-game set, and the Tigers will be trying to earn a win and come away with a series split in front of their home crowd. Get involved in the action with our free MLB picks.
Houston vs. Detroit Game Information
- June 28, 2026
- 1:40 PM EST
- Comerica Park
- MLB.TV/Space City Home Network/Tigers.TV/Fubo
Detroit Form & Recent Results
Detroit heads into this matchup trying to shake off a brief skid. They’re currently on a one-game losing streak and have dropped four of their last five games, with all of those losses coming at home, two against the Astros and two against the Yankees. Their most recent setback was an 8–6 loss to Houston on Saturday, but there were still some encouraging moments at the plate. Right fielder Kerry Carpenter had a standout night, going 2-for-4 with a home run, scoring once, and driving in four of Detroit’s six runs. The Tigers also got power elsewhere in the lineup, finishing the game with two home runs total, which was a welcome sight after a stretch where their offense has struggled to put consistent pressure on opposing pitching.
Detroit has leaned on a few key bats to generate most of their damage throughout the season. Catcher Dillon Dingler has been their main power source, leading the team with 19 home runs, and he’s also their top run producer with 58 RBI. Carpenter and first baseman Spencer Torkelson sit right behind him in the home run race, each with 12 on the year. When it comes to consistent contact, left fielder Riley Greene has been the team’s best pure hitter, leading the Tigers with a .290 batting average. Even though Detroit has held opponents to an average of 3.6 runs per game over their last five, that solid pitching hasn’t translated into wins because the lineup hasn’t fully clicked. Still, Saturday’s offensive output at least hinted that things may be starting to turn, and the Tigers will be aiming to build on that as they try to earn a split in this four-game series and avoid dropping another set to Houston on their home field.
Houston Form & Recent Results
Houston comes into this matchup playing some of their best baseball lately, riding a one-game winning streak and winning four of their last five overall. What makes that stretch even more impressive is where those victories happened, two came against the Tigers in Detroit and two more were earned on the road against the Blue Jays in Toronto. The Astros have been finding ways to win away from home, and they’ll try to keep that momentum going as they look to climb closer to the .500 mark.
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In Saturday’s 8–6 win in Detroit, Houston’s offense did a lot of the heavy lifting. Jeremy Peña had a standout night at the plate, going 3-for-5 while scoring twice and driving in two runs. The Astros racked up 15 hits and finished with 21 total bases, showing they were consistently putting pressure on Detroit’s pitching. On the mound, relief pitcher Kai-Wei Teng handled a long outing of 3 2/3 innings, but it wasn’t a clean performance, as he gave up eight hits and four earned runs, with one walk and one strikeout. Over the full season, Yordan Alvarez continues to be the centerpiece of Houston’s lineup, leading the team in home runs at 25, RBI at 56, and batting average at .314 Christian Walker has also provided strong power support, sitting second on the team with 18 home runs. Recently, Houston has averaged 4.4 runs per game across their last five, and they’ll be looking to turn that steady production into a series win against a Tigers team that’s been struggling.
Key Stats
- Houston’s Yordan Alvarez this season: 25 HRs, 56 RBI, .314 AVG
- Detroit’s Dillon Dingler this season: 19 HRs, 58 RBI, .267 AVG
Betting Odds & Market Overview:
- HOU -131 / DET +109; O/U 8
Houston vs. Detroit Picks and Prediction
It’s been a rough, disappointing season for the Tigers, especially since a lot of people thought they’d be in the mix to contend. Instead, they’ve fallen 13 games below .500 and now they’re on the verge of dropping a home series to the Astros, a team that’s starting to heat up after winning four of its last five games. Detroit will turn to Casey Mize, who’s 2–5 on the year but has actually pitched better than that record suggests, posting a solid 2.95 ERA. Houston counters with Hunter Brown, who’s been sharp early on, as he’s 1–0 with a 1.40 ERA so far this season. Final Score Prediction, Detroit Tigers win 2-0.
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