New York Mets vs Detroit Tigers 5/4/23 – On Thursday, Comerica Park will play host to an interleague matchup between Detroit Tigers and New York Mets. Justin Verlander will make his start for the Mets, while Eduardo Rodriguez of Tigers will counter. The New York Mets will win this matchup as predicted by the latest baseball betting odds.
New York Mets vs Detroit Tigers
Date & Time: Thursday, May 4, 2023 at 1:10 PM ET
Location: Comerica Park Detroit, MI
TV: MLBN
New York Mets vs Detroit Tigers 5/4/23 Betting Odds
Mets
Moneyline: -175
Spread: -1.5 (-113)
Total: 8 over (+100)
Tigers
Moneyline: +161
Spread: +1.5 (-107)
Total: 8 under (-120)
New York Mets vs Detroit Tigers Analysis
So far in 2023, it has been an up and down season for the New York Mets who had great expectations. After opening their year strong, the Mets have seen their fortunes take a downward turn as they haven’t played as well recently; though they did split their last four. Recently, the Mets have barely played any baseball at all due to rainouts – as of Wednesday three of their last five scheduled games have been rained out. The Mets lineup has started the season strong, scoring 135 runs over 29 games for an average of 4.7 per game. New York is currently hitting an impressive 0.242 average and boasting an OPS of 0.727. Pete Alonso has led them with 11 homers so far this season. While the Mets offense has started well this year, their pitching has truly been their strength; and this team certainly boasts an intriguing pitcher who stands out. Justin Verlander will take the mound for the Mets as they return home to Detroit to face the team where it all began. Verlander has battled injuries throughout his career, yet remains one of the greatest pitchers ever when healthy. Last season he recorded an outstanding 1.75 earned run average across 28 starts in which he won 3rd Cy Young awards at age 39.
The Detroit Tigers have struggled so far this season and currently hold the lowest record in the league at 10-17. After posting two wins in succession, the Tigers have lost four out of five and eight of their last eleven contests. The Tigers currently stand alone as baseball’s lowest scoring team with only 88 runs scored thus far as of Wednesday morning, an abysmal mark. As a team, Detroit is hitting just 0.222 with an OPS of 0.628 so far this season. No individual player on Detroit has posted an OPS above 0.750; top prospect Spencer Torkelson continues to struggle in his second full season as well. Detroit will need an outstanding pitching performance if they hope to defeat the Mets this time around. While pitching hasn’t been impressive thus far, it has fared much better than offense, although still ranking amongst the lower half of the league. Eduardo Rodriguez will take to the mound for Detroit. Rodriguez has had an outstanding start this year, posting an ERA of just 2.21 through six starts. Rodriguez may be pitching above his level at present, as his career ERA stands at 3.82; nevertheless, the Tigers will look to ride his hot streak to have a chance against New York.
New York Mets vs Detroit Tigers Against the Spread
Over is 5-0 in Mets last 5 Thursday games. Mets are 7-0 in their last 7 games with the total set at 11.0 or higher. Mets are 7-0 in their last 7 road games with the total set at 11.0 or higher. Over is 8-1 in Mets last 9 road games with the total set at 6.5 or lower. Under is 7-1 in Mets last 8 games with the total set at 11.0 or higher.
Under is 2-0-2 in Tigers last 4 interleague games vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 3-0-1 in Tigers last 4 interleague home games vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 3-0-1 in Tigers last 4 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15. Tigers are 0-4 in their last 4 during game 3 of a series. Tigers are 4-0 in their last 4 interleague home games.
New York Mets vs Detroit Tigers Free Pick
The Mets hold considerable advantages all around in this game. Their lineup has been extremely strong this year, providing enough strength for them to easily defeat Tigers easily according to baseball online experts.
Free Pick: New York Mets -1.5 (-113)
