September 12, 2025

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Written by: Ryan Chen

Ryan combines advanced statistics with traditional scouting to identify profitable betting opportunities.

Tigers vs Marlins: Betting Preview & Props (Sep 12)

Last updated: September 12, 2025

Game Time: 9/12, 07:10PM

Game Preview

The Detroit Tigers head to Miami to face the Marlins in this exciting MLB matchup. According to DraftKings, the Tigers are favored at -208, while the Marlins are underdogs at +168, with a staggering 94% of the money backing Detroit. This game sets up a classic battle between two dynamic pitchers, Tarik Skubal for Detroit and Sandy Alcantara for Miami, each bringing their unique arsenal to the mound.

Starting Pitching Analysis

Pitching Matchup: Tarik Skubal vs Sandy Alcantara

Tarik Skubal (DET):

Tarik Skubal brings a diverse pitch mix to the game featuring: Changeup (32% usage, 88.0 mph), Four-Seam (30% usage, 97.5 mph), Sinker (24% usage, 97.2 mph), Slider (12% usage, 89.9 mph), and Curveball (2% usage, 81.1 mph). Skubal is a velocity-heavy pitcher, using his high-speed fastballs to overpower batters while mixing in off-speed pitches to keep them off balance. The Marlins lineup averages .269 this season but projects a slightly higher xBA of .271 against Skubal's arsenal.

Sandy Alcantara (MIA):

Sandy Alcantara counters with his own powerful arsenal: Sinker (23% usage, 97.2 mph), Changeup (22% usage, 90.5 mph), Four-Seam (21% usage, 97.6 mph), Curveball (18% usage, 85.5 mph), and Slider (16% usage, 89.3 mph). Alcantara is also a velocity-heavy pitcher, utilizing his sinker and fastball to induce ground balls and swings and misses. The Tigers lineup, which averages .255 for the season, is projected to hit .262 against Alcantara's arsenal.

Hitting Matchups

Lineup Matchups & Batting Edges

For Detroit vs Sandy Alcantara:

The Tigers lineup averages .255 this season but projects to .262 vs Alcantara's arsenal.
Kerry Carpenter: Season BA .256 → xBA vs arsenal .277 (+21 points), Season K% 22.4% → Arsenal K% 22.4% (+0.0%)
Riley Greene: Season BA .268 → xBA vs arsenal .246 (-22 points), Season K% 30.5% → Arsenal K% 30.1% (-0.4%)

For Miami vs Tarik Skubal:

The Marlins lineup averages .269 this season but sees a slight increase to .271 vs Skubal's arsenal.
Agustín Ramírez: Season BA .250 → xBA vs arsenal .280 (+30 points), Season K% 22.5% → Arsenal K% 16.9% (-5.6%)
Xavier Edwards: Season BA .282 → xBA vs arsenal .253 (-29 points), Season K% 13.9% → Arsenal K% 13.3% (-0.6%)

Strikeout Trends

Strikeout Risks & Rewards

The Tigers' projected K-rate is 23.3% vs Alcantara — up 0.1% from their 23.2% season average.
The Marlins' projected K-rate is 19.1% vs Skubal — up 2.4% from their 16.6% season average.

Behind the Plate

Behind the Plate: Umpire assignment has not been announced, which makes prop volatility a concern.

What to Bet On

📢 Prop Alert: Maximo Acosta (.250 → .336, +86 points) meets betting lean criteria!

⚡ K Prop Alert: No significant strikeout prop opportunities meet our criteria in this matchup.

🔑 Key Takeaways

Maximo Acosta presents a strong batting prop opportunity with an expected increase against Skubal.
No standout strikeout prop opportunities for either pitcher based on current projections.
Umpire assignment remains unannounced, adding uncertainty to betting props.

🧠 FAQs

Q: Who is the best betting prop for the Tigers vs Marlins game? A: Maximo Acosta meets our betting criteria with a projected BA increase against Skubal.

Q: Is the umpire a pitcher-friendly umpire? A: Umpire assignment has not been announced, which makes prop volatility a concern.

Q: What time is the Tigers vs Marlins game? A: The game is scheduled to start at 9/12, 07:10PM.

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