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Detroit Tigers vs New York Yankees Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: May 4, 2024 at 1:05 PM ET

Venue: Yankee Stadium — Bronx, New York

Article updated May 3, 10:15 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Detroit Tigers will face the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on Saturday at 1:05 p.m. ET. Tigers' right-hander Casey Mize, with a 1-0 record and 3.08 ERA, will start

Game outlook

The Detroit Tigers will face the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on Saturday at 1:05 p.m. ET. Tigers' right-hander Casey Mize, with a 1-0 record and 3.08 ERA, will start against Yankees' righty Clarke Schmidt, who has a 2-1 record and 3.19 ERA. New York is the betting favorite with an opening line of -159 that has remained unchanged.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Tigers +136 | Yankees -159

Spread: Tigers +1.5 (-160) | Yankees -1.5 (+130)

Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)

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

Detroit Tigers

The Detroit Tigers had a day off on Thursday after a successful series against St. Louis, putting them five games over .500 and in contention in the American League Central. Despite ranking low in offensive statistics such as OBP, OPS, home runs, and RBI, the Tigers pitching staff has been performing well with a 3.12 ERA and 1.10 WHIP. In their upcoming game, Mize will be starting, coming off a strong performance against Kansas City and holding previous opponents to a total of seven runs in his last four games. With a power ranking of 10 and rankings of 19 in offense and 7 in defense, the Tigers have a record of 18-13 so far this season. Research is advised before searching for the best betting sites for this game.

New York Yankees Analysis

The New York Yankees recently struggled offensively, scoring only six runs in their last series against the Orioles. They will look to bounce back in their upcoming home game. The team ranks highly in OBP, OPS, home runs, and RBI. The pitching staff has been strong, with a low ERA and WHIP. Schmidt will start the next game, with a history of solid performances against Detroit. The Yankees have a power ranking of 4 and are ranked 12th for offense, 3rd for defense, and have an overall record of 93-68. Detroit has had recent success against New York, winning two out of their last three matchups. For more MLB predictions, consider our Expert Picks.

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Yankees Primed for Victory Against Tigers at Yankee Stadium

Schmidt has consistently displayed reliability throughout the current season and delivered a commendable performance in his recent start. His successful outing against Detroit in September of the previous season further exemplifies his capabilities. Additionally, considering the Tigers' struggles against right-handed pitchers, Schmidt is poised for another strong showing. While the Tigers may have presented an appealing betting opportunity on Friday, I foresee the New York Yankees emerging victorious on Saturday. Despite facing offensive challenges recently, the Yankees possess the potential to capitalize on scoring opportunities. With their advantageous statistics against right-handed pitchers and propensity for power hitting, the Yankees are positioned for success. Given their talent and potential for offensive breakout, I am confident in predicting a straight-up victory for the Yankees in Saturday's game at Yankee Stadium.

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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 → +146Moved
  • Moneyline · New York Yankees-159 → -166Moved
  • Spread · Detroit Tigers+1.5 (-160) → +1.5 (-145)Moved
  • Spread · New York Yankees-1.5 (+130) → -1.5 (+125)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 (2024-05-04T02:15:24.282Z). 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

  • 2024-05-03Detroit Tigers 1 · New York Yankees 2
Final result

Matchup pick recap

New York Yankees defeated Detroit Tigers 5-3

New York Yankees defeated Detroit Tigers 5-3 on May 4, 2024, a 2-run decision in the series. New York Yankees' strongest period was the 3rd inning, when it outscored its opponent 4-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Detroit Tigers +1.5 (-145) spread, New York Yankees covered, while the 8 combined runs finished over the recorded total of 7.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • PurplebloodMoneyline · New York Yankees -159Win
  • RcollinsMoneyline · Detroit Tigers +136Loss
  • IroncladlocksMoneyline · New York Yankees -159Win
  • Teddy718Total · Under 8 (-110)Push
  • DrpaulMoneyline · New York Yankees -159Win
  • DrpaulTotal · Over 8 (-110)Push
  • Barry713Moneyline · Detroit Tigers +136Loss
  • IrishblueMoneyline · Detroit Tigers +136Loss
  • AliencreationRunline · New York Yankees -1.5 (+135)Win
  • CoversMoneyline · New York Yankees -154Win
  • VfernandezMoneyline · Detroit Tigers +137Loss
  • EmcMoneyline · Detroit Tigers +137Loss
  • BluedevilMoneyline · Detroit Tigers +137Loss