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Detroit Tigers vs New York Yankees Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: May 5, 2024 at 1:35 PM ET

Venue: Yankee Stadium — Bronx, New York

Article updated May 5, 6:14 AM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Detroit Tigers are set to face off against the New York Yankees in the final game of a three-game series on Sunday. The Yankees currently lead the series after winning

Game outlook

The Detroit Tigers are set to face off against the New York Yankees in the final game of a three-game series on Sunday. The Yankees currently lead the series after winning the first two games, with Anthony Rizzo playing a key role in Saturday's victory with a three-run home run. Tarik Skubal will start for the Tigers, while Nestor Cortes will take the mound for the Yankees. The game is set to begin at 1:35 PM EST at Yankee Stadium, with New York opening as the betting favorite.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Tigers +108 | Yankees -123

Spread: Tigers +1.5 (-205) | Yankees -1.5 (+175)

Total: Over/Under 7 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 55%.

Detroit Tigers

The Detroit Tigers are facing a tough series against the Yankees, losing the first two games and falling to fourth in the AL Central standings. However, they are still in a good position, just two and a half games back from the first-place Cleveland Guardians. In the most recent game, Riley Greene hit a first inning home run but the Tigers ultimately lost 5-3. Greene leads the team in home runs, hits, and batting average. Mark Canha follows with five home runs and a .255 batting average. Kerry Carpenter and Matt Vierling also contribute to the offense. On the pitching side, Tarik Skubal has been a standout player with a 4-0 record and impressive stats. The Tigers have a power ranking of 10 and are ranked 19th in offense, 5th in defense, and have a record of 76-86 this season. For more sports betting options, BetMGM Sportsbook is recommended. Use code "WAWBET" for up to $1,500 in bonus bets if you don't win.

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New York Yankees Analysis

The New York Yankees recently dropped three out of four games in a series against Baltimore, causing them to fall from first place in the AL East. They are currently only a half-game behind Baltimore and are working to reclaim their position with a strong showing against the Tigers. Despite trailing in both games against Detroit, the Yankees were able to come from behind to secure two victories. In a recent game, Aaron Judge was ejected for the first time in his career after disputing a strikeout call. Judge, a key player for the team, has six home runs, 19 RBIs, and a .209 batting average. While Judge is a prominent figure for the Yankees, Juan Soto leads the team statistically in most batting categories. Soto, with eight home runs and 25 RBIs, is batting .318 from the second spot in the lineup as a right fielder. Anthony Rizzo, the first baseman, hit his sixth home run of the season and has contributed 20 RBIs while batting sixth in the lineup. The team's leadoff man, shortstop Anthony Volpe, is batting .258 with three home runs and leads the team with seven stolen bases. Nestor Cortes, a left-handed pitcher, has a 1-3 record with a 3.86 ERA and has seen the team go 1-4 over his last four starts. The Yankees have a power ranking of 4 and are ranked #15 for offense, scoring an average of 4.59 runs per game, and #3 for defense, allowing an average of 3.50 runs per game. They currently have an overall record of 22-13. Detroit recently won two out of three matchups against New York. Take advantage of these offers to maximize profits with top sportsbooks.

Tarik Skubal Dominates on Mound as Detroit Tigers Look to Secure Victory Against Yankees

The Detroit Tigers currently hold the advantage in the pitching department with Tarik Skubal demonstrating consistent performance on the mound, boasting a commendable 76-86 record. Skubal has excelled in comparison to his Yankee counterpart, Cortes, by maintaining a lower ERA, yielding fewer hits and home runs, and securing more strikeouts. The Tigers have a 4-1 record in Skubal's last five starts, while the Yankees have struggled with a 1-4 record in Cortes' recent outings. Furthermore, Skubal has displayed a strong ability to limit home runs, which is critical against the Yankees' power-hitting offense. With the Tigers winning four of their last five games leading up to this series, there is confidence in their ability to secure a victory in this matchup. Considering these factors, it is recommended to support the Tigers as the favorable choice to triumph in this contest.

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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+112 → +114Moved
  • Moneyline · New York Yankees-122 → -129Moved
  • Spread · Detroit Tigers+1.5 (-205) → +1.5 (-210)Moved
  • Spread · New York Yankees-1.5 (+175) → -1.5 (+175)Unchanged
  • Total · Over7 (-110) → 6.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under7 (-110) → 6.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

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

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-05-05T10:14:53.016Z). 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

  • 2024-05-04Detroit Tigers 3 · New York Yankees 5
  • 2024-05-03Detroit Tigers 1 · New York Yankees 2
Final result

Matchup pick recap

New York Yankees defeated Detroit Tigers 5-2

New York Yankees defeated Detroit Tigers 5-2 on May 5, 2024, a 3-run decision in the series. New York Yankees' strongest period was the 1st inning, when it outscored its opponent 1-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Detroit Tigers +1.5 (-210) spread, New York Yankees covered, while the 7 combined runs finished over the recorded total of 6.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • PurplebloodMoneyline · Detroit Tigers +108Loss
  • TphamMoneyline · New York Yankees -123Win
  • Novacek84Total · Under 7 (-110)Push
  • HitmanhartMoneyline · New York Yankees -123Win
  • Lockpicker69Moneyline · Detroit Tigers +108Loss
  • CoversMoneyline · Detroit Tigers +108Loss
  • MauriceJonesMoneyline · Detroit Tigers +109Loss