Tigers vs. Angels Prediction, Odds, Probable Pitchers, Prop Bets for Friday, May 2

The Detroit Tigers have their ace on the mound on Friday night against the Los Angeles Angels, who are nursing a six-game losing streak.

Tarik Skubal and the Tigers are in first place in the AL Central, and theyve won seven of their last 10 games to put themselves in a great spot to start the 2025 campaign.

Detroit was a playoff team last season, and this season the teams offense appears to be coming around, ranking eighth in MLB in OPS.

Skubal takes the mound against Angels starter Jose Soriano, who has posted a 2-4 record across six outings in 2025.

Lets break down the odds, probable pitchers, players to watch and my prediction for Fridays contest.

Tigers vs.

Angels Odds, Run Line and Total Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook.

Run Line Tigers -1.5 (-108) Angels +1.5 (-112) Moneyline Tigers: -192 Angels: +160 Total 7.5 (Over +100/Under -120) Tigers vs.

Angels Probable Pitchers Detroit: Tarik Skubal (3-2, 2.34 ERA) Los Angeles: Jose Sorian (2-4, 4.50 ERA) Tigers vs.

Angels How to Watch Date: Friday, May 2 Time: 9:38 p.m.

EST Venue: Angel Stadium How to Watch (TV): FDSW, FDSDET Tigers record: 20-12 Angels record: 12-18 Tigers vs.

Angels Best MLB Prop Bets Tarik Skubal OVER 7.5 Strikeouts (-110) Earlier today, I shared in SI Bettings Best MLB props column why Skubal is worth a look on Friday: Skubal has been fantastic once again to start this season, allowing just two runs over his last four starts, pushing his ERA down to 2.34 in the 2025 season.

Now, hes taking on an Angels team that is 24th in MLB in OPS and 28th in strikeouts per game, averaging 9.47 Ks per night.

Skubal has at least eight punchouts in three starts this season, picking up 40 Ks in 34.2 innings of work.

Against a strikeout-prone offense, Skubal is an easy bet on Friday night.

Tigers vs.

Angels Prediction and Pick Its nearly impossible to fade Skubal against an inferior opponent, and I shared in SI Bettings MLB Best Bets for Friday why the Tigers should roll in this matchup: The Detroit Tigers are 3-3 when ace Tarik Skubal is on the mound this season, but they have a great matchup against the Los Angeles Angels, who are just 2-4 in Jose Sorianos six outings and 12-18 overall.

The Angels enter this game on a six-game losing streak, a major concern when they have to face one of the best pitchers in baseball.

Skubal has a 2.34 ERA in the 2025 season, and hes allowed just two total runs over his last four outings.

The Angels are just 24th in MLB in OPS, so I have a hard time trusting them against one of the best pitchers in the league.

Plus, the Tigers are a top-10 offense in terms of OPS this season, a major step forward from previous seasons.

Ill back them to win with Skubal on the mound.

Pick: Tigers Moneyline (-192 at DraftKings) Odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.

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