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The Detroit Tigers (12-17) and New York Mets (16-15) will meet on Thursday at Comerica Park, starting at 1:10 PM ET. Justin Verlander is the starter for the Mets, and Eduardo Rodriguez (2-3) for the Tigers.
Oddsmakers have set the Mets as the moderate moneyline favorites (-177) on the road versus the Tigers (+150). The over/under in this contest is 7.5.
Mets vs. Tigers Odds
Run Line
New York Mets (-1.5)
Moneyline
Mets (-177)
Total
7.5 Runs (Over: -116, Under: -105)
When, Where, at What Time is Mets vs. Tigers
- Game Day: Thursday, May 4, 2023
- Game Time: 1:10 PM ET
- TV Channel: MLBN
- 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 |
| Elieser Hernandez | 15-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Edwin Uceta | 15-Day Injured List | Ankle |
| Carlos Carrasco | 15-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Justin Verlander | 15-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Sam Coonrod | 60-Day Injured List | Back |
| José Quintana | 60-Day Injured List | Ribs |
| Stephen Ridings | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Bryce Montes de Oca | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Edwin Díaz | 60-Day Injured List | Knee |
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
These squads meet again after the Tigers’ 8-1 victory over the Mets yesterday. Michael Lorenzen (7.0 IP, 1 R, 4 H, 1 K) picked up the win for the Tigers. Eric Haase went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run and an RBI to lead the team on offense. Max Scherzer (3.1 IP, 6 R, 8 H, 3 K) took the loss on the mound for the Mets.
Betting Trends
Mets Betting Records and Team Stats
This season, the Mets have won 12 out of the 22 games, or 54.5%, in which they’ve been favored. This season, New York has won three of its seven games when favored by at least -177 on the moneyline. The sportsbooks’ moneyline implies a 63.9% chance of a victory for the Mets. New York and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 15 of their 32 opportunities. The Mets have an ATS record of 15-17-0 in 32 games with a spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | 31 | .250 (92) | .323 (102) | .550 (24) | 8.3% (3) | 24.1% (117) | 9% (97) |
| Francisco Lindor | 31 | .217 (152) | .321 (107) | .443 (68) | 3.7% (65) | 25.4% (123) | 9.7% (82) |
| Jeff McNeil | 31 | .294 (33) | .408 (11) | .422 (87) | 1.5% (143) | 6.9% (2) | 12.3% (45) |
| Brandon Nimmo | 31 | .304 (23) | .398 (16) | .438 (73) | 1.5% (143) | 17.3% (46) | 12.8% (41) |
| Mark Canha | 30 | .229 (133) | .319 (111) | .385 (112) | 2.7% (99) | 17.7% (54) | 10.6% (68) |
Tigers Betting Records and Team Stats
The Tigers have come away with 12 wins in the 29 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season. This season, Detroit has been victorious five times in 14 chances when named as an underdog of at least +150 or worse on the moneyline. The Tigers have an implied victory probability of 40% according to the moneyline set for this matchup. Contests with Detroit have gone over the total set by sportsbooks in 15 of 30 chances this season. The Tigers are 17-13-0 against the spread in their 30 games that had a posted line this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javier Báez | 27 | .237 (115) | .292 (148) | .320 (162) | 0.9% (153) | 18.9% (65) | 5.7% (152) |
| Matt Vierling | 30 | .281 (47) | .333 (83) | .416 (91) | 2.1% (120) | 25% (121) | 6.3% (139) |
| Nick Maton | 29 | .163 (175) | .270 (166) | .349 (138) | 4% (53) | 27.3% (138) | 13.1% (37) |
| Spencer Torkelson | 28 | .210 (158) | .271 (165) | .314 (164) | 1.7% (137) | 21.4% (95) | 7.7% (117) |
| Zach McKinstry | 27 | .274 (-) | .338 (-) | .452 (-) | 2.9% (-) | 23.5% (-) | 8.8% (-) |
Mets vs. Tigers Picks and Predictions
We pick that the Tigers will pick up the win in this contest, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (+150). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we predict the final scoring winding up over the total (7.5 runs).