Prop Bets: Detroit Tigers VS Miami Marlins 2025-09-13
Detroit Tigers vs. Miami Marlins: A Tale of Two Pitchers and a Raging Hormone Rush
September 13, 2025 | LoanDepot Park | 4:10 PM ET
The Setup:
The Detroit Tigers (84-64) roll into Miami as -130 favorites, hoping to bounce back from an 8-2 loss where Tarik Skubal exited with a mysterious left-side tightness. Their starter? Charlie Morton, the 39-year-old veteran with a 5.59 ERA, who’s somehow still trusted to "set the tone early." Opposing him is Janson Junk, the Marlins’ rookie with a 4.48 ERA, making his first career start against Detroit. Spoiler: He’s probably not here to clean up AgustĂn RamĂrez’s 20th-homer celebration cake.
The Numbers That Make You Question Reality:
- Morton’s Career vs. Miami: 14-7, 5.59 ERA. Because nothing says "dominance" like a .571 win percentage and a .268 opponents’ average.
- Junk’s Rookie Season: 6-3, 4.48 ERA. A stat line so underwhelming it makes you wonder if he’s actually related to Randy Johnson.
- Tigers’ Offense: 4.9 runs/game, 185 HRs. Riley Greene, Spencer Torkelson, and Gleyber Torres are the "Big Three," though "Big Three" might be generous.
- Marlins’ Offense: 4.4 runs/game, 139 HRs. AgustĂn RamĂrez is one homer away from the team record. Let’s call it "The AgustĂn Express."
The Implied Probabilities (Because Math Hates Us):
- Detroit’s moneyline (-130) implies a 56% chance to win. Miami (+110) has a 44% shot.
- The total is set at 8.5 runs. Given Morton’s 5.59 ERA and Junk’s 4.48, this feels like a "let’s just hope for rain" kind of game.
The Prediction (With Sarcasm as the Ace):
The Tigers will win 6-4, fueled by Morton’s 5 innings, 4 hits, and 3 ERs (because "quality starts" are a myth now). Riley Greene will go 2-for-4 with an RBI, and Spencer Torkelson will remind everyone why he’s a $200M mistake. The Marlins’ only highlight? AgustĂn RamĂrez hitting a solo shot to tie the record.
Player Props to Bet on Because Why Not?
- Riley Greene: Over 1.5 hits (-175). He’s a .280 hitter; let’s pretend he’s Mike Trout.
- Janson Junk: Under 3.5 strikeouts (+168). Rookie pitchers and Ks don’t mix unless you’re Gerrit Cole.
- Over 8.5 Runs: Push it. The Tigers’ bullpen is as reliable as a Miami weather forecast.
The Final Verdict:
Detroit wins, but not because they’re good. They win because the Marlins’ lineup is a collection of "meh" and Morton’s ego is too big to let a rookie win. Postgame, expect a press conference where Morton claims he’s "just getting started" while Junk sips a Gatorade and cries into his Change-Up.
Bet the Tigers -1.5 (-130) and enjoy the chaos. 🎩⚾
Created: Sept. 13, 2025, 5:31 p.m. GMT