AL Central · 2026

Detroit Tigers

44-50 · 4th in AL Central · 4.5 GB · W6

The Ninjas' October odds

Make playoffs

37%

Win division

13%

top seed 0%

Win World Series

2%

Proj wins

80

of 162

The Ninjas' read

Run diff

+31

405 RS / 374 RA

Pythag record

50-44

54% deserved

Luck

-6.4

W vs Pythag

Proj wins

76

of 162

At 44-50 with a +31 run differential, the Tigers are on pace for about 76 wins. By Pythagorean expectation — the record their run scoring and prevention actually justify — they're 6.4 wins unluckier than its runs. Run differential is the single best predictor of future record, so it's the number to watch as the season plays out.

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