Detroit Tigers defeat Colorado Rockies 11-7: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks

Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · MLB · Colorado Rockies 7, Detroit Tigers 11

Detroit defeated Colorado 11-7 Saturday at Comerica Park, covering the -1.5 spread while the game sailed over 8.5 with 18 combined runs.

Colorado Rockies vs. Detroit Tigers final score and game recap

The score was tied 4-4 after five innings before Detroit erupted for seven runs in the eighth to break the game open. Colorado struck first with three runs in the third, added one in the fourth and two more in the sixth, then scored once more in the eighth. Detroit answered with two in the third and matched Colorado's two-run fourth, keeping pace until the decisive eighth inning explosion.

Who covered the spread in Colorado Rockies vs. Detroit Tigers?

Detroit covered as the -1.5 favorite, winning by four runs. The spread held at Detroit Tigers -1.5 throughout.

Did Colorado Rockies vs. Detroit Tigers go over or under the total?

The game went over 8.5, finishing with 18 runs—9.5 runs above the closing total. The total remained 8.5 from open to close.

How did AiQ's Colorado Rockies vs. Detroit Tigers predictions do?

AiQ posted a perfect 3-0 record:

Colorado Rockies vs. Detroit Tigers odds: sportsbook value and line movement

The closing moneyline was Colorado Rockies +138 and Detroit Tigers -166, implying a 60% win probability for Detroit after vigorish removal. The bookmaker margin was 4.4%. AiQ's pre-game expected-value calculation placed the Tigers at -162, a -3.3% EV price. The market's 60% implied probability matched AiQ's calibrated estimate, meaning the line was fairly priced but not a positive-EV opportunity for the model despite the correct side.

Colorado sits at 54-92 overall through 146 games, with a 30-40 home record and 24-52 road record. Against the spread in 122 games, they are 62-60. In 122 games with a total line, they went over 59 times and finished under 60 times. The Rockies have lost six straight.

Detroit improved to 69-76 through 145 games, posting a 38-36 home record and 31-40 away record. They are 58-57 against the spread in 115 games and went over 48 times while finishing under 62 times in 115 total games. The Tigers have won three straight and four of their last five.

What's next for Colorado Rockies and Detroit Tigers?

Colorado hosts San Diego on Thursday, September 17. Detroit travels to Chicago that same day.