This is an 8* TOP PLAY on the Tigers.

The White Sox won the AL Central last year, but we suspect that they'll have their hands full here on the road on Opening Day.

Chicago was 93-69 last year.

Lucas Giolito gets the nod for the visitors, and he was 11-9 with a 3.53 ERA last year.

Detroit though is going to be "slept on" a lot this year. After a lengthy rebuild, the Tigers are poised for a playoff run. Last year they went 77-85.

Eduardo Rodriguez gets the call for Detroit, he was 13-8 with a 4.74 ERA for the Red Sox last season, but he was terrific throughout Spring training, pitching five-plus innings in in his final preseason start: "I had my command right away, and I got all my pitches right now," Rodriguez said. "That's what makes me proud about spring training."

Look for a small upset here from the hungry Tigers.

Good luck, NP