First pitch in this one is set for 8:07PM ET from Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan.

The Giants are handing the ball to over to right-hander Ryan Vogelsong (2-0, 1.42 ERA), who has pitched a stellar postseason thus far – allowing a combined three runs and eleven hits over 19 innings pitched in all three of his starts.

Vogelsong’s lone start of his career against the Tigers came back in July of 2011, where he surrendered 4 hits and 3 runs in 6 2/3 innings pitched…earning a no decision in the contest.

The Tigers are countering with righty Anibal Sanchez (1-1, 1.35 ERA), who has performed well this postseason. He really shined in his Game 2 ALCS outing against the New York Yankees – pitching seven innings of shutout ball, while striking out seven batters and giving up just three hits.

Sanchez has had five career starts against the Giants, producing 3 wins with a sensational 0.87 ERA in his victories.

The Oddsmakers are banking on the home team to come up big in this game three contest as they have favored the Tigers -145 on the money line, while setting an over/under total at 7 runs shaded to the over at -120.

A FEW BETTING TRENDS WORTH A LOOK:
The Giants have won five straight games played in the postseason, and six of their last eight played on the road.

The Tigers have won five straight home games in the playoffs, but are winless in their last five games played in the World Series.

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First pitch in this one is set for 8:07 PM ET from AT&T Park in San Francisco, California.

The Tigers have opted to go with reigning Cy Young Award winner and MVP Justin Verlander (3-0, 0.74 ERA) to start game one one the road in a hostile environment against the Giants. The Tigers are certainly making the right move, as Verlandaer has been nothing short of spectacular this entire postseason.

As a team, the Tigers have won 7 of their last 10 games played on the road, 6 straight playoff games when listed as the favorite, and 5 of their last 6 on a Wednesday. Additionally, the Tigers are 47-17 in their last 64 games when Verlander is on the bump toeing the rubber.

Meanwhile, the Giants are calling on a rejuvenated Barry Zito (1-0, 1.74) to keep the momentum going in front of their hometown fans. Zito has won six straight starts at home and 8 consecutive when listed as the underdog. He is also 7-0 in his last 7 starts versus a team above the .500 mark.

The Giants have also won 20 of their last 28 games when Zito is listed as their starter, and 7 of their last 10 playoff games overall. They have gone over the posted total in 8 of their last 11 games played at home when hosting an American League team.

After seeing some impressive numbers from both clubs, the Oddsmakers have sided with Verlander and the Detroit Tigers for this first game of the World Series – listing them as a -160 favorite. The over/under total has been posted at an expected and low 6/1/2 runs – laying -125 on the over.

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