Tigers vs. Red Sox prediction: Odds, recent stats, trends, and best bets for April 17

The Detroit Tigers (10-9) kick off a four-game series tonight against the Boston Red Sox (7-11) aiming to build on any momentum gained from a recently concluded homestand that saw them sweep the Marlins and the Royals. That six-game streak will be tested, however, by Detroit’s 2-8 record away from home. Meanwhile, the Red Sox are still struggling to find their footing this season.

They salvaged the final game in their three-game series against the Twins but Wednesday night in the finale of their three-game series against the Twins. They are 3-3 at Fenway this season. On the mound, Detroit will turn to right-hander Casey Mize (1-1, 3.

94 ERA), who is coming off a strong performance where he allowed just one run over 5. 2 innings against the Marlins. Mize, whose splitter has been effective recently, looks to improve upon his 0-1 record with a 3.

95 ERA in five career starts against Boston. The Red Sox counter with left-hander Ranger Suarez (1-1, 5. 02 ERA), who signed a six-year, $140-million contract this offseason and is looking to build on his best performance in a Boston uniform, a six-inning shutout of the Cardinals on April 11.