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Detroit Tigers vs New York Yankees Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: May 3, 2024 at 7:05 PM ET

Venue: Yankee Stadium — Bronx, New York

Article updated May 3, 6:23 AM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Detroit Tigers will face off against the New York Yankees on Friday at Yankee Stadium with first pitch set for 7:05 p.m. ET. Detroit's starting pitcher will be

Game outlook

The Detroit Tigers will face off against the New York Yankees on Friday at Yankee Stadium with first pitch set for 7:05 p.m. ET. Detroit's starting pitcher will be right-hander Reese Olson, who has a 76-86 record with a 3.18 ERA this season. New York will counter with righty Marcus Stroman, who has a 93-68 record with a 3.69 ERA. The Yankees are the favorite in the matchup, opening at -159 and currently sitting at -155.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Tigers +138 | Yankees -155

Spread: Tigers +1.5 (-155) | Yankees -1.5 (+135)

Total: Over/Under 7.75 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 61%.

Detroit Tigers

The Detroit Tigers recently had a day off after winning a three-game series against St. Louis. The team is currently five games over .500 and is performing well in the American League Central. Despite their ranking in offensive categories such as OBP, OPS, home runs, and RBI, their pitching staff has been impressive with a 3.12 ERA and 1.10 WHIP. Olson, who will be pitching on Friday night, has shown promising results in his recent outings. With a power ranking of 10, the Tigers are ranked 19th in offense, 7th in defense, and have a record of 76-86 this season. Consider taking advantage of offers from online sportsbooks to maximize profits.

New York Yankees Analysis

The New York Yankees recently struggled in their series against the Baltimore Orioles, losing three out of four games, with their offense scoring only six runs in total. The team will be looking to bounce back at home in their upcoming game. In terms of statistics, the Yankees rank 4th in OBP, 8th in OPS, 2nd in home runs, and 8th in RBI, while their pitching staff boasts a 3.07 ERA and 1.19 WHIP. Marcus Stroman will be the starting pitcher for the Yankees in the next game, coming off a mixed performance in his recent outings. The Yankees have a power ranking of 4 and are ranked 12th for offense, scoring an average of 4.75 runs per game, and 3rd for defense, giving up an average of 3.47 runs per game. Detroit has had success in their recent matchups against New York, winning two out of three games. For more MLB insights and expert picks, visit our website.

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Detroit Tigers Poised for Victory in Friday Night Matchup Against New York

The visiting team holds a significant advantage over the home team, particularly in offensive performance. Recently, Detroit has demonstrated strong offensive prowess by scoring a total of 15 runs in its last two games and boasting a 4-1 record in their last five matchups. Contrastingly, New York struggled to score, only managing to score six runs in four games against Baltimore. In terms of pitching, Stroman's recent performance was subpar, with a season-high five walks in four innings, while Olson delivered a dominating performance in his last start. Backed by a Tigers bullpen with an impressive 2.80 ERA and 1.12 WHIP, Detroit appears to have the upper hand in this matchup. Given the current circumstances, it is recommended for value bettors to consider a wager on the Tigers ML at +125 odds or better for the upcoming Friday night game.

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SportsJaw Tigers vs Yankees archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Tigers vs Yankees matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Detroit Tigers+136 → +151Moved
  • Moneyline · New York Yankees-159 → -172Moved
  • Spread · Detroit Tigers+1.5 (-155) → +1.5 (-143)Moved
  • Spread · New York Yankees-1.5 (+130) → -1.5 (+123)Moved
  • Total · Over8 (-110) → 7.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under8 (-110) → 7.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Detroit Tigers
76-86 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
New York Yankees
93-68 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 3-6-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-05-03T10:23:03.261Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

No completed head-to-head result is available in the current history window.

Final result

Matchup pick recap

New York Yankees defeated Detroit Tigers 2-1

New York Yankees defeated Detroit Tigers 2-1 on May 3, 2024, a 1-run decision in the series. New York Yankees' strongest period was the 9th inning, when it outscored its opponent 2-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Detroit Tigers +1.5 (-143) spread, Detroit Tigers covered, while the 3 combined runs finished under the recorded total of 7.5.

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Tipster picks

  • Mickey619Moneyline · New York Yankees -156Win
  • JackCohenMoneyline · Detroit Tigers +138Loss
  • RainmanMoneyline · Detroit Tigers +138Loss
  • DawhizMoneyline · Detroit Tigers +138Loss