Tigers vs Rockies Picks and Prediction – 5/8/2025

In the first game of a Thursday doubleheader, the Detroit Tigers will take on the Colorado Rockies from Coors Field. Be ready for the baseball season with all of our MLB predictions. The Tigers (23-13) have split their first 20 road games and hold a 1.5 game lead over Cleveland for the top spot in the AL Central Division. Last night, SS Trey Sweeney went 4-for-4 with a pair of runs scored to lead Detroit to an 8-6 road victory.

Twenty-eight year old righty Casey Mize (5-1 2.70 ERA) will head to the hill for the Tigers in this contest. Last time out, Mize (7 IP) gave up seven hits and four runs during a 10-4 road victory against Los Angeles.

The Colorado Rockies are looking to snap a four-game losing streak and own the worst record in the majors. During Wednesday’s home loss, Colorado wasted eight total bases and two RBIs from 3B Ryan McMahon. Rookie SP Chase Dollander gave up six runs in three innings and did not factor in the decision for the Rockies (6-29), who fell to 4-12 at home. 

Colorado skipper Bud Black will give the nod to struggling left-hander Kyle Freeland (0-4 5.70 ERA) on Thursday. In three home starts this season, Freeland has surrendered 21 hits and 14 runs (12 ER) across 12 plus frames. 

Colorado SS Ezequiel Tovar (hip) remains on the 10-day injured list and could take longer than expected to return Through 36 games, Detroit ranks 5th in OPS and 7th in runs scored. For the season, Colorado ranks 30th in OPS and 30th in runs scored. Take the under. Final Score Prediction, Detroit Tigers win 6-2.