Don’t look now, but one of the more likely World Series previews for this fall is between Tarik Skubal’s Detroit Tigers and Kyle Schwarber’s Philadelphia Phillies. That means that we couldn’t ask for a better matchup on ESPN’s Sunday Night Baseball, and it also means that we’ve provided you with our best Tigers vs. Phillies predictions for tonight.

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Tigers vs. Phillies Predictions For Sunday Night Baseball, 8/3

There are so many moving parts when it comes to locking in the best Tigers vs. Phillies predictions, and the recent trade deadline has plenty to do with that. Given the whirlwind of trades we saw leading up to Thursday afternoon, we were bound to have revenge games as soon as this weekend.

That includes this one starter Matt Manning going from Detroit to Philly, although he won’t be featured on Sunday Night Baseball. Speaking of starters, this featured ESPN game comes directly following an afternoon clash with a battle of aces.

So, rather than seeing Tarik Skubal vs. Zack Wheeler (the top two NL Cy Young favorites), we’re going to see a battle of C’s. That’s with Detroit’s Charlie Morton (also a trade addition) and Philly’s Christopher Sanchez (the third betting favorite for the NL Cy Young).

Given all of those facts, that battle on the mound plays a clear role in the target for the best bet from our Tigers vs. Phillies predictions.

 

 

 

Detroit Tigers: One Of The Final Trade Deadline Moves

It’s almost as if the MLB schedule makers knew that the Tigers were going to have a surprisingly great season, as they’ve now been featured in two of the three Sunday Night Baseball games since the All-Star break. However, Detroit was frankly awful coming out of the break (went 1-12), so even they were active this past week.

That included one of the very last trades on Thursday afternoon, which was to acquire starter Charlie Morton from the Baltimore Orioles. The O’s were massive sellers, and the former Atlanta Brave was among those. That means he’ll now be facing a very familiar foe in the Phillies as an NL East rival, which is huge for our Tigers vs. Phillies picks.

 

 

 

Philadelphia Phillies: Taking From The Tigers

As mentioned, the Phillies took Matt Manning from the Tigers, so it wasn’t all additions in Detroit. Of course, he’s not exactly some stud ace, as it cost Philly only a minor league outfielder. While they had to designate pitcher Devin Sweet to make room for Manning, it just wasn’t some blockbuster trade.

Who has been a blockbuster this season is Christopher Sanchez. If not for ace Zack Wheeler, he’d be a true NL Cy Young candidate rather than a long shot. Even still, he has his work cut out for him, as one of the primary reasons for the Tigers’ success this year is their ability to hit lefties; they have the third-best OPS against southpaws this season.
 

 

 

How To Watch Tigers vs. Phillies Sunday Night Baseball

While Sunday Night Baseball is the premier MLB matchup of the weekend that has plenty of fans tuning in, we’ve still got you covered with how to watch Tigers vs. Phillies tonight:

  • Where: Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • When: 7:10 PM ET on 8/3
  • Watch on TV: ESPN
  • Where to stream: ESPN+

 

 

 

Tigers vs. Phillies Odds, Spreads, Total & Betting Lines

Before we finally get into the full breakdown of the best bet from our Tigers vs. Phillies predictions, here are the latest Tigers vs. Phillies odds at DraftKings Sportsbook:

 

 

 

Tigers vs. Phillies Best Bet: Charlie Morton Over 5.5 Strikeouts (+115 At DraftKings Sportsbook)

That’s right - we’re targeting the 41-year-old starter on Sunday Night Baseball. We said that the veteran having plenty of history against the Phillies was going to be a factor for our Tigers vs. Phillies predictions, so let’s get into it.

While the curveball master never got to face Philly as a member of the O’s, he’s had 20 career appearances against Bryce Harper and company. In his most recent three, which came over the two most recent seasons, he recorded NINE strikeouts in back-to-back starts followed by a seven-strikeout performance.

That may sound shocking when you see a line of just 5.5 K’s, but it’s all about how Morton pitches. He truly is a curveball master, so when it’s on, it’s really on. It’s clear that he’s also mastered this Philly lineup, no matter how strong it looks on paper.

We’re fully aware and willing to admit that the Phillies have several strong bats. However, we also know that guys like Kyle Schwarber are prone to strikeouts (he’s inside the top 10 again this year). Sure, most other fans and media will be focused on lefty Christopher Sanchez on the mound, but we see how much more value here.

With all that in mind, the best bet from our Tigers vs. Phillies predictions for tonight is Charlie Morton over 5.5 strikeouts (+115 at DraftKings Sportsbook).

 

 

 

Tigers vs. Phillies Injury Report & Starting Pitchers

At this point in the season, injury lists are loaded pretty much across the board. As for the most notable Tigers vs. Phillies injury news, that would be outfielder Parker Meadows in Detroit and Alec Bohm in Philly. 

You can always stay up to date with the Fantasy Alarm MLB injury report, and you can also see the expected Tigers vs. Phillies starters for Sunday Night Baseball below:

 

 

 

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