The Detroit Tigers are set to face off against the Chicago White Sox to kick off Thursday’s slate of games.

With the Chicago White Sox fielding arguably one of the worst offenses in the league, Casey Mize has the opportunity to put together a dominant performance as the Detroit Tigers pitcher excels at avoiding contact.

Especially with his back end providing him a high level of support as the Tigers defense grades out very well in coverage.

With thirteen games taking place on Thursday, there are plenty of prop bets and markets to groom through which you can read a detailed breakdown of them below.

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Detroit Tigers vs Chicago White Sox (2:10pm, EST)

Chicago White Sox first five innings team total under 1.5: (-120) at FanDuel Sportsbook

Casey Mize has played a major role in the Detroit Tigers hot start to their season as the starting pitcher is averaging an ERA of 2.82, a WHIP of 1.137, and less than one Hit Against per Inning Pitched. His back end also helps limit the amount of contact variance in his starts as the Tigers defense currently ranks fifth overall in Defensive Efficiency and in Fielding Percentage.

In Thursday’s afternoon matchup against the Chicago White Sox, Mize will have a great opportunity to sustain his high level of play as he faces off against an offense who ranks in the bottom six in Team Total Hits, RBIs, Total Runs Scored, and in On Base Percentage. Eliminate the possibility of the Tigers closer burning the full game under and target the White Sox team total in the first five innings instead.

Detroit Tigers run line -1.5: (-125) at FanDuel Sportsbook

On the other side of the field, the Tigers offense draws a more favorable assignment as they are set to face off against Sean Burke who averages nearly two runners on base per inning.

With Detroit’s lineup ranking near the top of the board in On Base Percentage, expect the Tigers to get into scoring position at a consistent rate which increases their chances of bringing their runners home to help pull away on the scoreboard.

Texas Rangers vs Tampa Bay Rays (7:35pm, EST)

Ryan Pepiot over 17.5 outs: (-155) at FanDuel Sportsbook

It has been a severely underwhelming start to the season for the Texas Rangers offense as their lineup currently ranks near the bottom of the board in most key metrics.

Their inability to make contact hurts their chances of getting on base at a consistent rate which brings in a higher amount of variance into their contests.

Unfortunately for Texas, their struggles on offense are poised to persist as they face off against Ryan Pepiot who averages less than one Hit Against per Inning Pitched and a ERA of 3.21. Should Pepiot’s total on his Outs prop climb up to 18.5, then pass on this wager.

Full Game under 9: (-110) at BetMGM Sportsbook

Like the Rangers, the Tampa Bay Rays offense have also struggled to play at a competitive level as they head into Thursday’s contest ranked below league average in Team Total Hits and in On Base Percentage.

With Jack Leiter taking the mound, expect the Rays to continue to struggle with making contact as the rookie pitcher averages less than four Hits Allowed per game. Escalator bet the full game under by placing smaller wagers on the alternate totals.

Houston Astros vs Pittsburgh Pirates (6:40pm, EST)

First Inning under 0.5: (-135) at BetMGM Sportsbook

Negative regression looms large over the surging Houston Astros offense as they face off against the Pittsburgh Pirates Mitch Keller who averages less than one Hit Against per Inning Pitched and a FIP of 3.20. Pittsburgh’s back end have also drastically elevated their level of play after struggling last season as their defense ranks eighth overall in Defensive Efficiency.

As for Framber Valdez, the Astros pitcher will also have a great opportunity to get off to a hot start as he battles it out against a Pirates offense who ranks sixth overall in Strikeout Rate and near dead last in Contact Rate.

Their struggles with generating Hits bodes well for Valdez as the Astros pitcher creates Whiffs at a high rate by nearly averaging one Strikeout per inning and a WHIP of 1.064.

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Kody Malstrom

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Born and raised in Michigan, Kody is a Detroit sports fan who spends all of his Sundays in the fall rooting for the Detroit Lions and Saturdays watching as much College Football as possible. In the winter, he shifts his focus to the Detroit Red Wings and Pistons while simultaneously rooting for his North Carolina Tar Heels.

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