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MLB · Moneyline
Houston Astros
@
Detroit Tigers
Date
Sun, Jun 28
Time
5:40 PM
Venue
Comerica Park
Spread
Astros ML
Odds
-131
Risk
MOD
LEANSoft lean — not a strong recommendation
Astros ML
-131 · 1 Unit
68%
The Edge
The starter ERA gap is the dominant signal here, but Detroit's elite home underdog ATS record and the risk of Flaherty being pulled early cap this at a LEAN rather than a PICK.
Key Factors
Starter ERA delta: Brown 1.40 vs Flaherty 5.35 — a 3.95-run gap, well above the 1.5 threshold for a significant edge
Houston's team ERA (4.77) is offset by Detroit's bullpen carrying a strong team ERA of 3.80, but Flaherty's 1-8 record and 5.35 ERA signals he is the weak link in Detroit's otherwise solid pitching
Houston outscores Detroit on the season: 380 runs vs 339, with higher team OPS (0.726 vs 0.708) and more HRs (109 vs 93)
Detroit's Flaherty is returning from 15-day IL (ankle) — rust factor is real, and he has been the worst-performing starter in this matchup by a wide margin