The Phillies and Tigers play the third game of their three-game series on Sunday, July 12.
Detroit is a -112 moneyline favorite, while Philadelphia is -108 on DraftKings Sportsbook. The game total is set at over/under 7.5 runs.
Let’s get into a pick and prediction for this Phillies vs. Tigers game.
Phillies vs. Tigers prediction, preview
With one day before the All-Star break, fans are blessed with a terrific pitching matchup. Tarik Skubal and the Tigers will host Zack Wheeler and the Phillies for the third game of their three-game series. Neither pitcher is participating in the Midsummer Classic as Skubal was sidelined for a chunk of the season, and Wheeler declined the invite after initially being left off the roster. It’s a benefit for fans and bettors alike who will enjoy the two duel on Sunday.
Skubal, a two-time reigning AL Cy Young winner, is still having a solid season with his 3.06 ERA. Had he remained healthy for the majority of the first half of 2026, he would be on the American League All-Star team. He’s made 12 starts, five of which have come after returning from injury, pitching a total of 70.2 innings this year. Meanwhile, Wheeler started the season late due to injury. He’s made 14 starts and totaled 87 innings thus far with a 2.28 ERA. If he maintains this, it would be his sixth sub-3.00 ERA season in seven years with the Phillies.
Wheeler has rarely been an issue when healthy, but he’s got a hot Tigers team to deal with. Before losing Saturday’s game against Philadelphia, the Tigers were on a six-game win streak. Detroit enters Sunday having won nine of its last 11 games. It’s done so by scoring at least six runs in seven of the nine victories.
The Phillies haven’t been as successful lately, failing to win or lose more than two games in a row since June 26. It could be worse: a massive losing streak would be detrimental to the NL East race, but this lack of consistency isn’t good either. Philadelphia has an important second half with Atlanta leading the division and Miami and Washington competing for Wild Card spots.
Phillies vs. Tigers Pick, Best Bet
Wheeler declining his All-Star invitation means he’s got something to prove. He didn’t want to be a replacement after holding a 2.28 ERA in the first half of the season. He’s going to showcase his dominance against the Tigers to win the Phillies the series.
