The Detroit Tigers and Colorado Rockies will meet on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at Coors Field in a game that features one of baseball’s hottest teams against one of its coldest. Detroit enters the matchup with a strong 22–13 record, leading the AL Central and riding a powerful stretch of form that includes eight wins in their last ten games. The Tigers’ recent dominance has been fueled by an explosive offense that has averaged 6.7 runs per game during that stretch, paired with a pitching staff that has delivered a sharp 3.00 ERA over the same span—remarkably efficient for a team not often associated with elite run prevention. This balance between scoring and run suppression has made the Tigers one of the most complete clubs in the early part of the 2025 season, and they’ve been equally impressive against the spread, covering in six of their last seven games overall and five of their last seven on the road. On the other side of the diamond, the Colorado Rockies are mired in a miserable 6–28 start and sit dead last in the National League. Their struggles are especially evident at home, where they’ve gone just 4–11, and they’ve dropped 11 of their last 12 games overall, including a 3–9 stretch in their last 12 games at Coors Field. The Rockies’ issues have been broad—offensively, they’re averaging just 3.23 runs per game, while their pitching staff has allowed 5.59 runs per contest, with one of the highest ERAs in the majors. Despite these shortcomings, they’ve shown minor recent improvement against the spread with a 5–2 ATS mark in their last seven games, though that hasn’t translated into outright wins.

A notable betting trend heading into this game is the total going UNDER in four of Colorado’s last five, indicating some slowdown in run-scoring—an anomaly for Coors Field that may be tested by Detroit’s red-hot bats. Statistically, the Tigers hold advantages in nearly every category and are expected to be heavy favorites, with sportsbooks placing them at -178 on the moneyline. Manager A.J. Hinch will look to capitalize on this mismatch by pressing early and not allowing the Rockies any sense of momentum, particularly by leaning into his team’s recent offensive success. Meanwhile, Colorado manager Bud Black faces an uphill battle to keep morale intact while hoping for any kind of spark—offensively, defensively, or from the mound—that could provide a rare home win. For bettors and fans alike, this game is shaping up as a classic lopsided affair, but with Coors Field’s unpredictable scoring environment, nothing can be entirely ruled out. Still, all signs point to Detroit extending their hot streak, taking advantage of a struggling Colorado squad that has yet to find any rhythm or relief in what’s been a long and difficult season. If the Tigers can jump out early and get a quality start, this matchup could quickly become another notch in Detroit’s growing list of 2025 statement wins.