Detroit Tigers vs Atlanta Braves Picks and Predictions September 20th 2025

Braves vs Tigers Picks and Predictions — September 20, 2025

The Atlanta Braves roll into Comerica Park red-hot, having won six straight, to face the slumping Detroit Tigers on Saturday afternoon. Detroit (85-69) still leads the AL Central but has dropped seven of its last eight, while Atlanta (71-83) is suddenly surging despite being out of postseason contention. Recent MLB game results highlight just how sharply these clubs are trending in opposite directions.

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Opening odds list Detroit as -122 favorites, with Atlanta at +104. The total is set at 9.0 runs.

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The Braves Can Win If…

Atlanta’s offense keeps mashing. The Braves crushed Detroit 10-1 in Friday’s opener behind seven strong innings from Bryce Elder and a barrage of long balls from Ronald Acuña Jr., Ozzie Albies, and Ha-Seong Kim.

Joey Wentz (5-6, 5.56 ERA) gets the nod against his former team. While he hasn’t pitched deep into games lately, his supporting lineup is carrying plenty of weight.

“We looked at potential free agents at the deadline that we might have interest in signing,” Braves president Alex Anthopoulos said of Kim. “Kim could be a potential free agent, but we have potential interest in him to keep him beyond ’25.”

With Acuña, Olson, and Albies all capable of changing the game in one swing, Atlanta’s path to victory is clear: keep the bats hot.

The Tigers Can Win If…

Detroit needs starter Keider Montero (5-3, 4.32 ERA) to repeat his last outing. The rookie blanked Miami over five innings, showing improved control and pitch efficiency.

“The good version of Keider establishes the strike zone,” Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said. “And when he does, he’s got a lot of pitches hitters have to cover.”

The Tigers’ offense has been uneven, but they still rank 8th in home runs (191). Spencer Torkelson and Gleyber Torres must set the tone early to give Montero breathing room.

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The Lean

Model Projection: Tigers 5, Braves 4
Pick: Tigers Moneyline (-122)
Total Lean: Over 9.0

Detroit is desperate and has the better starter on the mound in Montero. Atlanta’s hot streak makes this close, but the Tigers’ home record and power numbers provide the edge.

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