MLB Friday, August 28 at 06:40 PM EDT
10,000 Sim Trials Run
LAD

Los Angeles Dodgers

Away 80-54 (40-28 Away)
W W L L L
Projected Final Score
4.1 — 2.9
DET

Detroit Tigers

Home 62-71 (33-33 Home)
L L L W L
Spread
LAD -1.5 (-105)
DET +1.5 (-115)
Total
Posted 7.1 (-110)
Simulated 7.0
Moneyline
LAD -180
DET +160

Simulated Outcome Probability

Los Angeles Dodgers
62.4%
Detroit Tigers
37.6%
No edge at -180
No edge at +160

Our 10,000 iterations project the Los Angeles Dodgers to win outright in 62.4% of simulated game-runs.

Simulator Cover Probability

Spread Line: LAD -1.5 / DET +1.5
LAD covers (-105) 47.2%
DET covers (-115) 52.9%
Total O/U: 7.1
OVER (-110) 39.5%
UNDER (-110) +8.1% Edge 60.5%

Model Simulation Deciders

  • • πŸ‚ Bullpen Advantage: LAD relievers offer higher strikeout capacity and yield fewer home runs per batter faced compared to the DET bullpen.
  • • 🏟️ Ballpark Factor: Played at DET's stadium, which features highly pitcher-friendly park factors scaling down home-run expectations.
  • • πŸ”₯ Momentum Streak: LAD enters this game on a hot streak (last 10 games win %: 34%) giving them a momentum advantage.

VegasSims Best Bet & Analysis

Best Bet

Our 10,000 simulations project the Los Angeles Dodgers winning outright in 62.4% of run trials, with a projected score of LAD 4.1 - DET 2.9. The simulator identifies a positive expected value (+EV) edge on the spread with DET +1.5 covering in 52.9% of trials. Additionally, we lean towards the UNDER 7.1 which hit in 60.5% of runs.

No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Analysis

Simulated NRFI Probability
59.5%
+10.7% Value Edge
Vegas Consensus NRFI Odds
+105
Implied Probability: 48.8%
VegasSims Recommendation
πŸ‘‰ PLAY NRFI (YES)
High Confidence Pick

VegasSims simulated this matchup 10,000 times, resulting in a **59.5%** chance of a scoreless first inning. Away starter Tarik Skubal (K%: 30.9%, BB%: 5.5%) faces DET's top of the order (avg OBP: 35.1%). Home starter Drew Anderson (K%: 26.1%, BB%: 9.8%) matchups against LAD's first three hitters (avg OBP: 35.2%). **Best Bet**: **NRFI (Yes)**. With both starters showing strong control/strikeout rates, our simulator identifies a solid value edge (+10.7%) at +105.

Starting Pitchers Matchup

LAD

Tarik Skubal

Away Starter
ERA 2.72
WHIP 0.96
Record 12-7
IP 158.2
SO 186
GS 26
DET

Drew Anderson

Home Starter
ERA 3.67
WHIP 1.27
Record 5-7
IP 108.0
SO 114
GS 11

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Recent Results History (Last 5 Games)

Los Angeles Dodgers

L @ Atlanta Braves
0 - 1 | Aug 27, 2026
L @ Atlanta Braves
5 - 6 | Aug 26, 2026
L @ Atlanta Braves
3 - 4 | Aug 25, 2026
W vs Pittsburgh Pirates
4 - 0 | Aug 23, 2026
W vs Pittsburgh Pirates
4 - 3 | Aug 22, 2026

Detroit Tigers

L vs Tampa Bay Rays
0 - 3 | Aug 26, 2026
W vs Tampa Bay Rays
4 - 1 | Aug 25, 2026
L vs Tampa Bay Rays
1 - 4 | Aug 24, 2026
L @ Kansas City Royals
7 - 11 | Aug 23, 2026
L @ Kansas City Royals
1 - 3 | Aug 22, 2026

Injury Reports

Los Angeles Dodgers 40 reported

OF AJ Soldra
- Full Season
P Adrian Torres
60-Day
P Ben Casparius
60-Day
P Brusdar Graterol
60-Day
P Bryan Lara
60-Day
P Carlos Ramirez
60-Day
P Christian Oliveira
60-Day
P Cullen McKay
60-Day
P Davion Hickson
- Full Season
P Diego Paez
60-Day
P Dylan Tate
- Full Season
P Eric Lauer
60-Day
P Gavin Stone
60-Day
3B Harold Gonzalez
60-Day
P Ivan Pacheco
60-Day
P Jake Cousins
60-Day
P Jakob Wright
60-Day
P Jared Karros
60-Day
C Jesus Galiz
- Full Season
CF Kendall George
60-Day
3B Kyle Nevin
60-Day
P Logan Lunceford
- Full Season
P Logan Tabeling
- Full Season
P Luis Ricart
60-Day
P Noah Ruen
- Full Season
P Oliver Gonzalez
- Full Season
P Peter Heubeck
60-Day
P Ricardo Montero
60-Day
P Ricardo Roman
60-Day
P Ryan Brown
60-Day
P Sam Horn
60-Day
SS Sam Mongelli
60-Day
P Samuel Sanchez
60-Day
2B Tyler Fitzgerald
60-Day
P Will Klein
60-Day
P Williams Salazar
60-Day
P Wyatt Halvorson
- Full Season
1B Yeiner Fernandez
- Full Season
P Yency Almonte
- Full Season
P Zach Bates
- Full Season

Detroit Tigers 52 reported

P Abraham Gomez
60-Day
P Alexander Bertiz
60-Day
P Alexander Padilla
60-Day
P Alistair Tanner
- Full Season
P Anderson Diaz
60-Day
P Antonio Florido
60-Day
P Bailey Horn
60-Day
P Blake Dickerson
60-Day
P Branell Anderson
60-Day
P Burch Smith
60-Day
P Carlos Marcano
- Full Season
OF Danandres Colon
60-Day
P Dawson Price
- Full Season
P Eddy Felix
60-Day
P Ethan Schiefelbein
- Full Season
P Francisco De Sala
60-Day
SS Franyerber Montilla
- Full Season
P Gabriel Reyes
60-Day
P Garrett Burhenn
- Full Season
1B Garrett Pennington
60-Day
P Gregory Amarante
60-Day
P Henderson Salas
60-Day
SS Jack Penney
- Full Season
P Jaden Hamm
60-Day
P Jatnk Diaz
60-Day
P Jeremy Cano
60-Day
IF Jhonger Ochoa
- Full Season
P Joe Ruzicka
- Full Season
P Jorger Petri
- Full Season
SS Jose Dickson
60-Day
P Joseph Montalvo
60-Day
P Kameron Douglas
60-Day
RF Kerry Carpenter
60-Day
P Luis Castillo
60-Day
P Luis Villamizar
60-Day
P Marco Arcia
60-Day
CF Matt Vierling
60-Day
SS Meridian Leffew
60-Day
P Mitchell Evans
- Full Season
3B Nestor Miranda
- Full Season
CF Parker Meadows
60-Day
P Reese Olson
60-Day
P Reymer Chourio
60-Day
P River Hamilton
- Full Season
C Roman Silgado
60-Day
P Shay Timmer
60-Day
P Trevor Heishman
60-Day
SS Trey Sweeney
60-Day
RF Wenceel PΓ©rez
60-Day
P Will Vest
60-Day
P Wuilberth Mendez
- Full Season
P Yeuri Ramirez
60-Day