The New York Mets (16-13) and Detroit Tigers (10-17) square off in the first of a three-game series on Wednesday at Comerica Park, at 1:40 PM ET. The Mets are coming off a series defeat to the Braves, and the Tigers a series loss to the Orioles.
The Mets are heavily favored (-219 moneyline odds) when they square off against the Tigers (+184). The matchup has an over/under of 8.5 total runs.
The betting insights in this article reflect odds as of May 3, 2023 at 11:19 AM ET. Ready to bet? Click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!
Mets vs Tigers Betting Lines
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mets | -219 | +184 | 8.5 |
Mets Betting Insights
- The Mets have won 12, or 63.2%, of the 19 games they’ve played as favorites this season.
- New York has played as favorites of -219 or more twice this season and won both games.
- Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Mets have a 68.7% chance to win.
- New York and its opponents have hit the over in 12 of its 29 games with a total this season.
- The Mets are 15-14-0 against the spread in their 29 chances this season.
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 been victorious in nine, or 34.6%, of the 26 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season.
- This season, Detroit has come away with a win three times in eight chances when named as an underdog of at least +184 or longer on the moneyline.
- The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Tigers have a 35.2% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest.
- 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 |
If you’re looking for a place to bet on the Mets or Tigers, look no further than DraftKings Sportsbook, where you can use our link to get the best offer for new depositors!
Mets Probable Pitcher – Joey Lucchesi
- Lucchesi has a record of 1-1-0 ATS in two starts with a spread this season.
- The left-hander’s last appearance was on Thursday, when he threw 5 1/3 innings, giving up three earned runs while allowing five hits against the Washington Nationals.
- Lucchesi has pitched five or more innings in two straight games and will look to extend that streak.
- Lucchesi’s team won his only start as a favorite this season.
- Lucchesi’s team is 2-0 when he starts this season.
- In the two games with a total started by Lucchesi this season, the teams hit the over once.
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) takes the mound first for the Tigers in his sixth start of the season. He’s put together a 6.45 ERA in 22 1/3 innings pitched, with 20 strikeouts.
- In his most recent appearance on Thursday, the lefty went 5 2/3 innings against the Baltimore Orioles, allowing two earned runs while surrendering four hits.
- Wentz will look to record his fourth outing of five or more innings pitched this season. He’s averaging 4.4 innings per appearance.
- The Tigers are 1-4 in Wentz’s five starts this season that they were the underdog on the moneyline.
- Wentz’s team has won one of his five starts.
- Wentz’s starts hit the over on the run total three times in five games with a set total this season.
Tigers Relief Pitchers
| Name | Relief App. | IP | Ks | ERA | Holds | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Foley | 13 | 13.2 | 10 | 1.32 | 7 | 2 |
| Alex Lange | 13 | 12.2 | 15 | 1.42 | 1 | 3 |
| Chasen Shreve | 11 | 10.1 | 8 | 7.84 | 2 | 0 |
| José Cisnero | 11 | 9.2 | 8 | 3.72 | 3 | 0 |
| Mason Englert | 9 | 18.1 | 16 | 4.91 | 1 | 0 |
Mets Hitting Trends
- The Mets have hit two or more homers in eight games this season, and are 6-2 in those outings.
- New York has collected at least five extra-base hits in five games this season, and has gone 4-1 in those contests.
- The team has racked up 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 at least five runs.
- The Mets have drawn five or more walks in eight games this season, and are 6-2 in those contests.
Tigers Hitting Trends
- They have won one of the three games this season in which they hit two or more home runs.
- In four games with five or more extra-base hits this season, it has a record of 3-1.
- They have won eight of the 11 games in which they’ve collected eight or more hits this season.
- Detroit has won five of its six games this season in which it scored more than four runs.
- In seven games this season with five or more walks drawn, they’ve posted a record of 3-4
Mets vs. Tigers Prediction
Moneyline Pick: Tigers (+184)
Over/Under Pick: Over (8.5)
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm derived from offensive performance metrics and probable starting pitchers.
Ready to bet? Check out our great offer for new users at DraftKings, no promo code required!
Odds subject to change. Not all offers available in all areas. See DraftKings for offer details, terms and conditions. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.
