Detroit Tigers vs Washington Nationals Prediction: Bet on runs in this encounter

In the Tuesday MLB action at Comerica Park, the Detroit Tigers will play the Washington Nationals. This is the first game of an MLB three-game series. Which side draws the first blood here?

The Detroit Tigers are off a series loss to the Milwaukee Brewers, and in this one, they will hope for something better. In that series, the Detroit Tigers lost the first two games 0-10 and 4-5, but then in the finale, they went on to win with an 8 run, a game that ended 10-8. In the meantime, the prior series to that defeat saw the Detroit Tigers lose a win against the Texas Rangers and Toronto Blue Jays and a split win over the Boston Red Sox. In the MLB this series, the Detroit Tigers have a 32-33 record, positioning them 4th in the American League Central Division. 

Washington Nationals will be confident of another win in this series following a win over the Atlanta Braves. The Washington Nationals lost game 1 in a 2-5 encounter in that series. However, the Washington Nationals stepped up in the final three games of this series, picking 2-1, 7-3, and 8-5 wins. However, prior games to that series saw the Washington Nationals lose to the New York Mets and Cleveland Guardians. In the MLB this series, Washington Nationals have a 30-35 record, leaving them seated 3rd in the National League East Division. 

I expect this game 1 to be open for both teams to secure a win. Heading into the this game, both teams have not had the best performances, and we will need more from them. Expect a high run here with a focus on offensive play. Also, while the Tigers have a better season overall, I expect them to win at home.