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MLB Prop Bets: Boston Red Sox vs Detroit Tigers (April 18, 2026)

The Detroit Tigers (10-10) face the Boston Red Sox (8-11) at Fenway Park on Saturday at 4:10pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Tarik Skubal is the probable pitcher for the Tigers, while Brayan Bello is the probable pitcher for the Red Sox. The Tigers are favored to win at -175, while the Red Sox are at +144. The total runs line is set at 7.5, with OVER at +102 and UNDER at -122.

  • The Tigers have an 8-11-1 O/U record this season (meaning eight games have gone over the total runs line, 11 have gone under and one has resulted in a push). The Red Sox have a 10-9-0 O/U record.

Scoring Insights

  • The Tigers are averaging 4.2 runs per game this season (18th in the league). Comparatively, the Red Sox are averaging 4.1 (19th).
  • In the field, the Tigers are allowing only 3.6 runs per game this season (4th in the league), while the Red Sox are allowing an average of 4.5 runs (19th).

Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.

Batting Insights:

Batting Average

  • Looking at their batting averages this season, the Tigers are at .239 (ranking 13th in the Major leagues), while the Red Sox are batting .233 (16th).

Home Runs

  • In terms of total home runs this season, the Red Sox have hit 12 (T29th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Tigers have managed 14 (T27th).

Runs Batted In

  • Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Tigers have recorded 80 RBIs to rank 18th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Red Sox have recorded 75 RBIs to rank T21st.

Pitching Insights:

Earned Run Average

  • The Red Sox have an earned run average of 4.27 this season (22nd in the Majors), while The Tigers have an ERA of 3.46 (6th).

Strikeouts

  • Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Tigers have recorded 154 this season, ranking 22nd in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Red Sox rank T26th for total strikeouts, recording 148.

Opponent Batting Average

  • Opponents are batting an average of .234 against the Red Sox this season (15th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Tigers' opponents are at .225 (6th).

First Innings Moneyline

  • Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
    Total Home Road Favorite Underdog Neutral Last 10
    Tigers 4-3-13 3-0-6 1-3-7 4-2-8 0-1-5 0-0-0 2-1-7
    Red Sox 2-7-10 1-0-6 1-7-4 1-6-10 1-1-0 0-0-0 2-3-5

Lead After Three Innings

The Tigers are -195 to lead after three innings, while the Red Sox are +150.

  • Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
    Total Home Road Favorite Underdog Neutral Last 10
    Tigers 9-6-5 7-1-1 2-5-4 8-3-3 1-3-2 0-0-0 5-2-3
    Red Sox 6-7-6 4-1-2 2-6-4 5-6-6 1-1-0 0-0-0 4-3-3

NRFI/YRFI

The NRFI market is paying -180 and the YRFI is paying +140.

  • The NRFI is 13-7 in Tigers games this season. The Red Sox have a 10-9 NRFI record.

Last Time They Met

The Red Sox recorded an 1-0 extra innings victory over the Tigers at Fenway Park yesterday. Jarren Duran led the way to that victory, hitting a home run.