Tigers Playoff Chances At A Glance (September 14, 2024)
Throughout the season, I have tracked and updated the latest odds on the Detroit Tigers from all Michigan sportsbooks in the table below. 👇
| 🏆 Tigers Playoff Odds: | YES +1200 | NO -2500 |
| 🏆 Tigers Playoff Chances: | 7.6% |
| 🏆 AL Central Champion Odds: | +50000 |
| 🏆 AL Champion Odds: | +20000 |
| 🏆 World Series Champion Odds: | +50000 |
| ✅ Last Updated: | September 14, 2024 |
⭐ Odds from DraftKings Sportsbook
Tigers Odds to Make the Playoffs
Detroit has +1200 odds to make the MLB playoffs, according to DraftKings. Based on implied probability, they have a 7.69% chance to earn a playoff berth for the first time since 2014.
With five series left in 2024, the Tigers' path is not a stretch but it will take a strong push against a tough schedule to make it out alive.
| 📅 Tigers Final Schedule | 📍 Location |
|---|---|
| Series 1: vs Baltimore (83-64) | Home |
| Series 2: @ Kansas City (80-67) | Away |
| Series 3: @ Baltimore (83-64) | Away |
| Series 4: vs Tampa Bay (72-75) | Home |
| Series 5: vs White Sox (33-114) | Home |
According to FanGraphs, three teams in the AL Central will make the playoffs: Cleveland (100%), Kansas City (95%), and Minnesota (91.1%). Meanwhile, their Tigers' playoff chances mirror their odds at 7.3%.
However, we must consider the context of how volatile these numbers will be over the next two weeks. If they can steal a series from the Orioles & Royals consecutively, those odds will skyrocket.
That's why, if you think Detroit can pull this off, the time to bet on them is right now at $20 to win $260.
💰 Bet on Detroit to make the playoffs at ESPN BET Michigan
Tigers Odds to Win the American League
Detroit has the 8th-shortest odds to win the American League at +20000, giving them a 0.5% chance based on implied probability.
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The focus in Motown is on making the playoffs first and, with their strong rotation led by Cy Young leader Tarik Skubal, they have what it takes to play spoiler in the pennant race.
Tigers Odds to Win the American League Central
Detroit's odds to win the AL Central are +50000 at DraftKings. Given how late we are in the season, they would need to win out and get some help from first-place Cleveland.
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A divisional crown will not happen for the Tigers in 2024, but a trip to the playoffs is still in tact.
💰 Bet on Detroit to win the division at Fanatics Sportsbook Michigan
How Many Times Have the Tigers Made the Playoffs?
In the Tigers' 123 seasons, the franchise has only made the playoffs 16 times, most recently in 2014, the final appearance in a four-year run (2011-2014) of making the playoffs.
Detroit has been a streaky playoff team - going to the playoffs from 1907-1909; 1934-1935; 1940; 1945; 1968; 1972; 1984; 1987; and 2006.
In all of their playoff appearances, the Detroit Tigers have won 11 series and lost 12.
Will the Tigers Make the World Series?
Oddsmakers have very limited expectations of the Tigers making the playoffs, let alone going and winning the World Series.
The Tigers' World Series odds have changed throughout the season, currently sitting at +50000 – 15th-shortest among all 30 teams in Major League Baseball.
💰 Bet on who will make the World Series at BetMGM Sportsbook Michigan
How Many Times Have the Detroit Tigers Been to the World Series?
The Tigers rank ninth all-time in World Series championships with four rings; they've appeared in the Fall Classic 11 times. In those 11 American League pennant seasons, the Tigers won the World Series in 1935, 1945, 1968, and 1984.
Since their last World Series victory, the Tigers went to two different World Series, losing each, in 2006 (Cardinals) and 2012 (Giants).
Key Updates on the Detroit Tigers 2024 Season
Below, I will add the latest updates about the Detroit Tigers throughout the 2024 season.
- Tarik Skubal is the ace and set to win the AL Cy Young Award, giving them a chance to win anytime he's on the mound.
- Trey Sweeney has exploded since being traded to Detroit, giving them power at the plate and a solid glove at shortstop.
- The pitching staff is not deep due to trades and injuries, but it's been the key to their red-hot August and September run.
- A young core is finally coming alive, including star power from Riley Greene and Colt Keith.
The key to Detroit's season is its lineup; they've always been strong on the mound but if they can mash in these final few weeks, anything is possible.
Detroit Tigers Odds FAQs
The Tigers have a chance to make the playoffs, sitting 3.5 games back behind Minnesota for the final Wild Card spot. Detroit must take two to three series against Baltimore (twice), Kansas City, Tampa Bay, and Chicago. While their chances are low, it's certainly possible they earn a playoff berth.
The Tigers have a 7% chance to make the playoffs, based on implied probability using odds from DraftKings. Currently 3.5 games back of the final Wild Card spot, they need to win at least three of their final five series to earn the bid.
The Tigers have a 7.3% chance to earn the final Wild Card spot in the MLB Playoffs. They will have to face a difficult schedule, including three series against two playoff teams in the Orioles and Royals. However, a final homestand against the lowly White Sox could be pivotal.
Author
Brandon Justice is a Writer, Commercial Editor, and Fact Checker for BetMichigan.com. He also writes about the Michigan Wolverines & Detroit Lions, two teams he spent seven years covering professionally. Additionally, the Metro Detroit, Michigan native has covered numerous sports betting perspectives, including everything from analysis & daily picks to reviews & guides.
