Texas at Detroit

Detroit is in first place while Texas ends the first half a long way from home. The Rangers are 6-14 in their last 20 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30, and this is no ordinary pitcher in Justin Verlander (9-6), who is back on track with a 2.86 ERA his last three starts. The Tigers are 43-14 in their last 57 games as a favorite of -151 to -200. Detroit is 58-19 in Verlander's last 77 home starts, as well as 24-4 in his last 28 Sunday get-away-day starts. And the Rangers are 9-20 in the last 29 meetings in Detroit. Play the Tigers.