The Detroit Tigers host the Colorado Rockies on September 12, 2026. First pitch from Comerica Park is scheduled for 1:10 p.m. EDT. The game will be broadcast on COLR.
The Tigers are favored by -180 on the moneyline and by -1.5 on the run line. The Rockies are +148 on the moneyline and +1.5 on the run line. The total is set at 8.5 runs.
Find my MLB picks and Rockies vs Tigers prediction below, as well as probable pitchers, weather report, and more.
Rockies vs Tigers Prediction
- Rockies vs Tigers Pick: Kevin McGonigle Over 1.5 Hits (+200)
My Rockies vs Tigers best bet is on Kevin McGonigle to record over 1.5 hits. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page and be sure to download the Action Network app for more picks and analysis.
Rockies vs Tigers Odds
| Rockies Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -145 | 8.5 -105o / -114u | +148 |
| Tigers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +120 | 8.5 -105o / -114u | -180 |
- Rockies vs Tigers moneyline: Rockies +148, Tigers -180
- Rockies vs Tigers over/under: 8.5 (-105o / -114u)
- Rockies vs Tigers spread: Tigers -1.5 (+120), Rockies +1.5 (-145)
Rockies vs Tigers Probable Pitchers
| Tanner Gordon (RHP, COL) | Stat | Andrew Sears (LHP, DET) |
|---|---|---|
| 1-4 | W-L | 0-1 |
| 0.7 | fWAR (FanGraphs) | 0.2 |
| 5.40/4.43 | ERA / xERA | 4.38/3.26 |
| 4.45/4.41 | FIP / xFIP | 3.83/5.34 |
| 14.5% | K-BB% | 9.8% |
| 34.6% | GB% | 25.6% |
| .337 | BABIP | .289 |
| 86 | Stuff+ | 103 |
| 110 | Location+ | 94 |
Rockies vs Tigers MLB Betting Preview
The Colorado Rockies roll into Detroit riding a troubling five-game losing skid as they prepare to battle the Tigers at Comerica Park.
Holding a 55-92 record overall alongside a dismal 25-51 mark away from home, Colorado continues to struggle on the road despite maintaining a respectable .414 slugging percentage, which ranks fourth in the National League.
Detroit comes into Saturday's matchup looking to capitalize on home field, where they have put together a 37-36 record within their 68-79 overall campaign.
Keep an eye on how the Tigers handle the home run ball, as they hold a 29-57 mark in games where opponents touch them up for at least one long ball.
Saturday's pitching matchup features Rockies right-hander Tanner Gordon taking the mound opposite Tigers left-hander Andrew Sears.
Gordon enters with a 1-4 record, a 5.40 ERA, a 1.43 WHIP, and 76 strikeouts on the season. While he seeks a rebound after lasting just 4 2/3 innings in his previous start, he showed solid form during August by compiling a 3.82 ERA across six appearances.
However, Gordon will need to exercise extreme caution with Spencer Torkelson and Riley Greene at the top of Detroit's lineup; the dynamic duo has gone a combined 5-for-9 against Gordon in their careers, tagging him for a home run and driving in three runs.
Rockies vs Tigers Pick, Betting Analysis
Action PRO projects Kevin McGonigle to collect 1.53 hits against Colorado's pitching staff. Comparing this model baseline to his posted over/under line of 1.5 hits reveals an 11.8% edge relative to market odds, earning an A-grade rating in our system.
While McGonigle has cleared the two-hit threshold in only two of his last six starts, his overarching numbers tell the story of an exceptional breakout season.
The Tigers standout continues his dominant campaign with 16 home runs, 62 RBIs, 86 walks, and a stellar .271 batting average.
Facing Tanner Gordon, who has struggled with consistency throughout the year, backing McGonigle to log Over 1.5 Hits at a juicy +200 price tag offers tremendous upside and exceptional value.
Pick: Kevin McGonigle Over 1.5 Hits (+200)
