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The New York Mets (16-13) will visit the Detroit Tigers (10-17), Wednesday at 1:40 PM ET, in the opener of a three-game series. Neither the Mets nor the Tigers have named a starting pitcher yet.
Despite playing on the road, the Mets are still a decent moneyline favorite (-212) over the Tigers (+179). The over/under for this contest is set at 8.5.
Mets vs. Tigers Odds
Run Line
New York Mets (-1.5)
Moneyline
Mets (-212)
Total
8.5 Runs (Over: -105, Under: -116)
When, Where, at What Time is Mets vs. Tigers
- Game Day: Wednesday, May 3, 2023
- Game Time: 1:40 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 |
| Edwin Uceta | 15-Day Injured List | Ankle |
| Carlos Carrasco | 15-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Bryce Montes de Oca | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Edwin Díaz | 60-Day Injured List | Knee |
| José Quintana | 60-Day Injured List | Ribs |
| Sam Coonrod | 60-Day Injured List | Back |
| Stephen Ridings | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
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 last contest versus the Braves by a 5-3 score Wednesday, with Drew Smith picking up the win pitching throwing 1 1/3 innings without giving up a hit or an earned run while striking out two. Jeff McNeil went 2-for-4 with a home run and an RBI to lead them offensively.
The Tigers were handed a 5-3 loss to the Orioles Wednesday. 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
This season, the Mets have won 12 out of the 19 games, or 63.2%, in which they’ve been favored. New York has played as a favorite of -212 or more twice this season and won both games. The Mets have a 67.9% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline. Games involving New York have gone over the total set by bookmakers in 12 of 29 chances this season. The Mets are 15-14-0 against the spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Alonso | 29 | .248 (98) | .320 (106) | .558 (17) | 8.8% (3) | 24.8% (123) | 8.8% (94) |
| Brandon Nimmo | 29 | .320 (10) | .419 (8) | .456 (66) | 1.6% (141) | 16.1% (38) | 13.7% (30) |
| Jeff McNeil | 29 | .304 (24) | .418 (10) | .441 (74) | 1.6% (141) | 7.4% (3) | 12.3% (45) |
| Francisco Lindor | 29 | .215 (158) | .325 (101) | .430 (82) | 3.2% (81) | 25.4% (126) | 10.3% (71) |
| Starling Marte | 27 | .226 (142) | .314 (114) | .301 (171) | 1.0% (152) | 17.1% (45) | 9.5% (88) |
Tigers Betting Records and Team Stats
The Tigers have been underdogs in 26 games this season and have come away with the win nine times (34.6%) in those contests. This year, Detroit has won three of nine games when listed as at least +179 or worse on the moneyline. Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Tigers have a 35.8% chance of pulling out a win. Detroit and their opponents have hit the over in 12 of their 27 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season. In 27 games with a line this season, the Tigers have a mark of 14-13-0 against the spread.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Maton | 27 | .171 (176) | .284 (156) | .366 (128) | 4.3% (42) | 27.7% (140) | 13.8% (28) |
| Spencer Torkelson | 26 | .206 (164) | .273 (165) | .309 (166) | 1.8% (133) | 21.1% (88) | 8.3% (106) |
| Javier Báez | 25 | .233 (129) | .286 (154) | .289 (172) | 0.0% (168) | 20.4% (77) | 6.1% (143) |
| Matt Vierling | 28 | .284 (45) | .341 (74) | .395 (107) | 1.1% (149) | 27.3% (135) | 6.8% (133) |
| Zach McKinstry | 25 | .271 (-) | .317 (-) | .458 (-) | 3.2% (-) | 25.4% (-) | 6.3% (-) |
Mets vs. Tigers Picks and Predictions
Our recommended pick for this matchup is the Tigers to win (+179 on the moneyline), while we predict the total score will go over the total (8.5 runs).