Brian Howard expressed caution against betting on Tarik Skubal against the Yankees despite considering Scoobel the significantly better pitcher compared to Carlos Carrasco. Howard highlighted recent results where the better pitching matchup hasn't translated into winning bets, creating trust issues. Additionally, Howard pointed out the Yankees were overeagerly defeated in their previous game, setting up potential bounce-back motivation. Ultimately, Howard advised avoiding the Tigers or cautiously backing the Yankees at plus-money in this specific scenario, viewing it as a potentially dangerous spot despite Scoobel's advantages on paper.

B Wade is backing Tarik Skubal to clear his 6.5 strikeout line against a Yankees team with MLB's fifth-highest strikeout rate (nearly 10 Ks per game). While Skubal had just two strikeouts in an early-season game versus the Dodgers, he rebounded strongly, recording eight strikeouts against Seattle recently. Last season, Skubal surpassed 6.5 strikeouts in 62% of outings, including a dominant 12-strikeout performance against these same Yankees, and finished the campaign averaging 13 strikeouts per nine innings against New York. Given Skubal's proven strikeout ability and New York's high strikeout frequency, Wade expects Skubal to capitalize and comfortably exceed his strikeout margin.

DraftCheat strongly recommends Skubal as a top pitching choice in DFS today in Seattle, given his swing-and-miss skills and an already high strikeout prop of 7.5. Despite an average opening start, DraftCheat is highly encouraged by reports of Skubal experiencing increased velocity and better-than-usual graded pitch data from his first outing. Against a strikeout-prone Seattle lineup in pitcher-friendly T-Mobile Park, DraftCheat considers Skubal an excellent DFS choice despite high ownership expectations at his $10,000 price tag.

JD Bets highlights Tarik Skubal's consistency and high pitching volume, noting his career average around 18.6 pitching outs per outing. Although Skubal started slowly in his first game this season with just 15 outs, JD attributes that to easing him in. JD predicts Skubal will pitch deeper into this game. He also pointed out Luis Castillo's struggles with earned runs and expects Detroit's offense, despite being generally weak, to capitalize here. Given Skubal's reliability and Castillo's vulnerability, JD confidently suggests backing the Detroit Tigers moneyline at minus 118 as the best play.

Jimmy Adams advocated betting on Tarik Skubal and the Tigers today, emphasizing Skubal's motivation after giving up four runs against the potent Dodgers lineup in his first start. Adams dismissed that outing as understandable, given Los Angeles' strength, and spotlighted Skubal's elite pitching metrics, notably ranking in the 100th percentile in pitching run value last season and winning the AL Cy Young. Adams considers him an ideal 'bet-on' pitcher today, especially against a Mariners offense that has struggled to produce runs, scoring two or fewer in four of their first six games, including just one run yesterday. Adams sees outstanding betting value in backing Skubal at a reasonable price against Seattle.

Guy Boston strongly recommended Tarik Skubal over 6.5 strikeouts versus Seattle. Despite only two strikeouts against an elite Dodgers lineup in his opener, Skubal had a 62% hit rate on this prop last year (21 of 34 starts), averaging 7.29 Ks per game. He has dominated Seattle specifically, striking out nine Mariners in each of his two matchups last season. Seattle remains one of MLB's most strikeout-prone teams, notably finishing bottom four in strikeout percentage against left-handed pitchers. Skubal, who ranked in the 92nd percentile for Ks per nine innings and 96th percentile in K rate last year, lines up very well here for a high-strikeout outing.

Bettor Mark is confidently backing the Tigers first five innings at -118 on the road against Seattle. Despite Tarik Skubal's rough start (7.20 ERA) in his season debut, Mark sees clear bounce back potential here, highlighting Skubal's high-level performance last season and expecting significant improvement in this outing. Mark emphasizes favorable pitcher-friendly conditions at T-Mobile Park, suggesting runs will be at a premium, making this a strong spot to back Skubal and avoid risk associated with bullpen volatility or fluke home runs. He even considered the Mariners' team total first five innings under but opted against it due to a narrow margin of error. Ultimately, Mark stresses great line value, comparing this season's low line with last year's typical first-five innings prices, which would have been significantly steeper (-150 to -160 range).

Rob Donaldson is bullish on betting the Tigers against an elite Dodgers roster for Opening Day. Despite acknowledging the Dodgers as a super team, Donaldson notes that Tigers starter Tarik Skubal has impressive talent, and Detroit's lineup conditions and favorable hitting weather could significantly challenge Blake Snell. Due to inherently inflated Dodgers odds, Detroit catching a full run provides unique betting value. Donaldson advises taking the Tigers +1 run line for 2.5 units and sprinkling an extra unit on their moneyline as a potential upset pick.

Kyle Purviance expressed caution regarding Tarik Skubal's opening day strikeout prop (over 6.5 Ks at minus 175), despite some encouraging signs. He cites Skubal's notable strikeout rate of 11 Ks in just 36 combined at-bats against projected Dodgers hitters as positive but is held back primarily by opening day hesitancy and uncertainty about early-season pitcher sharpness. While recognizing upside for aggressive bettors (7+ Ks at plus 110, 8+ Ks at plus 220), Purviance prefers waiting for Skubal's second or third start for higher confidence in strikeout props, advising prudence due to limited data and opening day unpredictability.

Brian Howard likes a spicy betting angle for Tarik Skubal and the Tigers on opening day against the Dodgers, specifically targeting the first five innings. He highlights his appreciation for Skubal, referencing how vocal he was about Skubal's potential the previous year. Howard acknowledges the strength of the Dodgers' lineup, rating it top in baseball, but points out key concerns, including the team's recent overseas traveling to Japan and significant weight loss from Mookie Betts, casting doubt on Betts' physical readiness. Expecting potential early struggles for an otherwise intimidating Dodgers offense, Howard suggests betting Detroit Tigers first five innings laying half a run (+165), believing Skubal can effectively neutralize the Dodgers during this shorter span without needing to trust Detroit's weaker bullpen or lineup deeper in the game.