The New York Mets (16-13) visit the Detroit Tigers (10-17) to start a three-game series at Comerica Park, with first pitch at 12:40 PM ET on Wednesday. The Mets are on the back of a series defeat to the Braves, and the Tigers a series loss to the Orioles.
As the favorite, the Mets (-203 moneyline odds) play at the Tigers (+173). The total for this game is set at 8.
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Mets vs Tigers Betting Lines
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mets | -203 | +173 | 8 |
Mets Betting Insights
- This season, the Mets have won 12 out of the 19 games, or 63.2%, in which they’ve been favored.
- New York has a record of 2-2 in games when oddsmakers favor them by at least -203 on the moneyline.
- Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Mets have a 67% chance to win.
- New York and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 12 of 29 opportunities.
- In 29 games with a spread this season, the Mets are 15-14-0 ATS.
Mets Last 10 Games Trend
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 4-6 |
| Runs Per Game | 4.7 |
| HR | 11 |
| ERA | 5.14 |
| K/9 | 9.1 |
Tigers Betting Insights
- The Tigers have come away with nine wins in the 26 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.
- Detroit has a win-loss record of 3-6 when favored by +173 or worse by oddsmakers this year.
- The Tigers have an implied victory probability of 36.6% according to the moneyline set by sportsbooks for this matchup.
- Detroit’s games have gone over the total in 12 of its 27 opportunities.
- The Tigers are 14-13-0 against the spread in their 27 games that had a posted line this season.
Tigers Last 10 Games Trend
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 3-7 |
| Runs Per Game | 3.1 |
| HR | 6 |
| ERA | 4.14 |
| K/9 | 8.4 |
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Mets Probable Pitcher – Max Scherzer
- When Scherzer starts, his team is 3-1-0 against the spread this season.
- The right-hander’s last appearance was on Wednesday, April 19, when he threw three scoreless innings against the Los Angeles Dodgers while allowing one hit.
- Scherzer’s team has a record of 3-1 this season when he starts and they are the favorite on the moneyline.
- In games Scherzer has started, his team is 3-1.
- In Scherzer’s four starts with a total, the teams have hit the over two times.
Mets Relief Pitchers
| Name | Relief App. | IP | Ks | ERA | Holds | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Robertson | 12 | 13.1 | 18 | 0.68 | 2 | 6 |
| Drew Smith | 12 | 11 | 15 | 2.45 | 6 | 0 |
| Adam Ottavino | 11 | 10 | 11 | 2.70 | 2 | 3 |
| John Curtiss | 10 | 12.1 | 7 | 4.38 | 2 | 0 |
| Jeff Brigham | 6 | 7 | 10 | 5.14 | 1 | 0 |
Tigers Probable Pitcher – Joey Wentz
- Wentz (0-3 with a 6.45 ERA and 20 strikeouts in 22 1/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Tigers, his sixth of the season.
- His last time out was on Thursday against the Baltimore Orioles, when the lefty went 5 2/3 innings, surrendering two earned runs while allowing four hits.
- Wentz will try to collect his fourth game of five or more innings pitched this season. He’s averaging 4.4 innings per appearance.
- The Tigers have been the moneyline underdog in five of Wentz’s starts this season, and they went 1-4 in those matchups.
- In Wentz’s five starts, his team is 1-4.
- Wentz has had five starts that sportsbooks set a total for this season, and three of those outings hit the over.
Tigers Relief Pitchers
| Name | Relief App. | IP | Ks | ERA | Holds | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Lange | 13 | 12.2 | 15 | 1.42 | 1 | 3 |
| Jason Foley | 13 | 13.2 | 10 | 1.32 | 7 | 2 |
| José Cisnero | 11 | 9.2 | 8 | 3.72 | 3 | 0 |
| Chasen Shreve | 11 | 10.1 | 8 | 7.84 | 2 | 0 |
| Mason Englert | 9 | 18.1 | 16 | 4.91 | 1 | 0 |
Mets Hitting Trends
- The Mets are 6-2 this season in games when they send out at least two long balls.
- New York is 4-1 in games this season when it has had five or more extra-base hits.
- The team has totaled eight or more hits 16 times this season, and has an 11-5 record in those games.
- New York has a 14-2 record in games this season when it scored five or more runs.
- The Mets have gone 6-2 in the eight games this season when they have drawn at least five walks.
Tigers Hitting Trends
- They’ve hit two or more homers in three games this season and are 1-2 in those matchups.
- In four games with five or more extra-base hits this season, it has a record of 3-1.
- They have a record of 8-3 this season when collecting eight or more base hits in a game.
- Detroit has a 5-1 record this season when scoring five or more runs in a game.
- They have a 3-4 record this season when drawing five or more walks in a game.
Mets vs. Tigers Prediction
Moneyline Pick: Tigers (+173)
Over/Under Pick: Over (8)
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm derived from offensive performance metrics and probable starting pitchers.
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