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A series opener between the New York Mets (16-13) and Detroit Tigers (10-17) is scheduled for Tuesday at 6:40 PM ET, at Comerica Park. Joey Lucchesi (1-0) is the starter for the Mets, and Michael Lorenzen (0-1) for the Tigers.
Even though the Mets are playing on the road at the Tigers, they are currently favored on the moneyline at -149, compared to the home team at +127. The contest has a total set at 8.5.
Mets vs. Tigers Odds
Run Line
New York Mets (-1.5)
Moneyline
Mets (-149)
Total
8.5 Runs (Over: -116, Under: -105)
When, Where, at What Time is Mets vs. Tigers
- Game Day: Tuesday, May 2, 2023
- Game Time: 6:40 PM ET
- TV Channel: BSDET
- Location: Detroit, Michigan
- Stadium: Comerica Park
Mets Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Tim Locastro | 10-Day Injured List | Back |
| Omar Narváez | 10-Day Injured List | Calf |
| Brooks Raley | 15-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Justin Verlander | 15-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Elieser Hernandez | 15-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Stephen Ridings | 15-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Edwin Uceta | 15-Day Injured List | Ankle |
| Carlos Carrasco | 15-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Sam Coonrod | 60-Day Injured List | Back |
| Bryce Montes de Oca | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Edwin Díaz | 60-Day Injured List | Knee |
| José Quintana | 60-Day Injured List | Ribs |
Tigers Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Kerry Carpenter | 10-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Trey Wingenter | 15-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Beau Brieske | 15-Day Injured List | Arm |
| Matt Manning | 60-Day Injured List | Foot |
| Austin Meadows | 60-Day Injured List | Personal |
| Casey Mize | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Freddy Pacheco | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Tarik Skubal | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
Last Time Out: Mets and Tigers
The Mets won their most recent game against the Braves yesterday by a 5-3 score. Jeff McNeil went 2-for-4 with a home run and an RBI to lead them offensively. Drew Smith picked up the win on the strength of 1 1/3 innings without giving up a hit or an earned run while striking out two.
The Tigers were handed a 5-3 loss to the Orioles Tuesday. Jake Rogers (1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI) led the way offensively, while Spencer Turnbull got the loss on the mound after going four innings, giving up two earned runs on five hits while striking out three.
Betting Trends
Mets Betting Records and Team Stats
The Mets have won 12, or 63.2%, of the 19 games they’ve played as favorites this season. New York has a record of 6-3 in games where bookmakers favor them by at least -149 on the moneyline. Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Mets have a 59.8% chance to win. So far this season, New York and its opponents have hit the over in 12 of their 29 games with a total. In 29 games with a spread this season, the Mets are 15-14-0 ATS.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | 29 | .248 (99) | .320 (111) | .558 (17) | 8.8% (3) | 24.8% (124) | 8.8% (97) |
| Brandon Nimmo | 29 | .320 (10) | .419 (8) | .456 (66) | 1.6% (143) | 16.1% (35) | 13.7% (31) |
| Jeff McNeil | 29 | .304 (25) | .418 (11) | .441 (76) | 1.6% (143) | 7.4% (3) | 12.3% (47) |
| Francisco Lindor | 29 | .215 (156) | .325 (103) | .430 (80) | 3.2% (79) | 25.4% (127) | 10.3% (75) |
| Starling Marte | 27 | .226 (141) | .314 (119) | .301 (171) | 1.0% (154) | 17.1% (45) | 9.5% (86) |
Tigers Betting Records and Team Stats
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 been victorious six times in 19 chances when named as an underdog of at least +127 or longer on the moneyline. Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Tigers have a 44.1% chance of pulling out a win. Detroit and their opponents have gone over in 12 of their 27 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season. The Tigers have an against the spread mark of 14-13-0 in 27 games with a line this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Maton | 27 | .171 (177) | .284 (156) | .366 (129) | 4.3% (43) | 27.7% (143) | 13.8% (30) |
| Spencer Torkelson | 26 | .206 (165) | .273 (165) | .309 (167) | 1.8% (134) | 21.1% (87) | 8.3% (107) |
| Javier Báez | 25 | .233 (132) | .286 (154) | .289 (173) | 0.0% (168) | 20.4% (79) | 6.1% (142) |
| Matt Vierling | 28 | .284 (45) | .341 (79) | .395 (109) | 1.1% (150) | 27.3% (138) | 6.8% (129) |
| Zach McKinstry | 25 | .271 (-) | .317 (-) | .458 (-) | 3.2% (-) | 25.4% (-) | 6.3% (-) |
Mets vs. Tigers Picks and Predictions
Our prediction for Mets vs. Tigers is the Tigers (+127 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. For the over/under, we pick the over on 8.5 runs.