Tigers right fielder J.D. Martinez is serving as a designated hitter Thursday afternoon against the Astros, with Tyler Collins receiving a day off. Collins served as a DH for the previous two games since Victor Martinez was placed on the disabled list.
Rajai Davis is in right field batting seventh, and Anthony Gose is in center and at the leadoff spot.
Detroit is favored (-160) at home against Houston, per VegasInsider.com.