In this article we will formulate a Mets vs Tigers prediction for this MLB game on Wednesday, May 13th at Citi Field in Queens, New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
New York Mets Betting Preview
The New York Mets are 16-25 this year after they won game one by a score of 10-2 on Tuesday night. New York trailed 2-0 early in the game, but they scored the last 10 runs for the blowout win. The Mets recorded 13 hits in the game and they were led by Ewing, who went 1-2 with two RBIs. Peralta allowed seven hits and two earned runs over 6.0 innings for the win, while Warren threw two scoreless innings in relief. Prior to this series, New York lost two out of three against the Diamondbacks, but did win two out of three against the Rockies before that.
This season, New York has a 3.80 ERA with a 1.26 WHIP and a .232 opponent batting average, while they have scored 149 runs with a .225 batting average and a .291 on base percentage. Mark Vientos has led the Mets with five home runs and 17 RBIs, while Bo Bichette has added two home runs and 17 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for New York is Christian Scott, who is 0-0 with a 3.27 ERA and a 1.18 WHIP over 11.0 innings pitched this year.
Detroit Tigers Betting Preview
The Detroit Tigers are 19-23 this season after they lost game one by a score of 10-2 last night. Detroit scored two runs in the second inning, but they went scoreless over the last seven innings for the loss. The Tigers recorded 10 hits and they committed two errors in the game, while they were led by Dingler, who went 1-3 with one home run and one RBI. Flaherty allowed six hits and three earned runs over 3.2 innings for the loss, while De Jesus allowed two earned runs in relief. Prior to this series, Detroit lost two out of three against the Royals and all three against the Red Sox.
This season, Detroit has a 3.99 ERA with a 1.33 WHIP and a .243 opponent batting average, while they have scored 177 runs with a .243 batting average and a .324 on base percentage. Dillon Dingler has led the Tigers with seven home runs and 27 RBIs, while Riley Greene has added four home runs and 20 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Detroit is Framber Valdez, who is 2-2 with a 4.57 ERA and a 1.41 WHIP over 43.1 innings pitched this season.
Why the New York Mets will win
- The Tigers have lost each of their last eight night games against NL East opponents that held a losing record.
- The Mets have won each of their last nine Wednesday night home games against American League opponents.
- The Tigers have failed to cover the run line each of their last nine night games against NL East opponents that held a losing record.
- The Mets have covered the run line in seven of their last eight night games against AL Central opponents following a win.
- The Tigers have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last seven games as road underdogs against National League opponents.
- The Tigers have trailed after 3 innings in four of their last five games as underdogs against National League opponents.
- The Tigers have lost the first inning in four of their last five night games against NL East opponents that held a losing record.
Why the Detroit Tigers will win
- The Mets have lost 11 of their last 13 games as home favorites after playing the previous day.
- The Tigers have won four of their last five games as underdogs against NL East opponents following a loss.
- The Mets have failed to cover the run line in 12 of their last 13 home games after playing the previous day.
- The Tigers have covered the run line in 10 of their last 11 road games against the Mets.
- The Mets have lost the first inning in three of their last four games against American League opponents.
- The Mets have trailed after 5 innings in three of their last four night games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
- The Tigers have led after 3 innings in seven of their last nine night games against the Mets.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Mets’ last eight games after playing the previous day have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Four of the Tigers’ last five road games against NL East opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Tigers’ last six games as road underdogs against NL East opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Mets’ last five games.
New York Mets Player Prop Facts
- Juan Soto has hit a home run in three of the Mets’ last five night games against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.
- Marcus Semien has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 21 home appearances against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.
Detroit Tigers Player Prop Facts
- Spencer Torkelson has hit a home run in five of the Tigers’ last nine games against NL opponents.
- Framber Valdez has recorded a win in three of his four previous appearances against the Mets.
- Framber Valdez has recorded six or more strikeouts in seven of his last eight appearances with his team as a road underdog.
- Colt Keith has recorded at least one hit in each of his last nine appearances against NL East opponents.
- Riley Greene ranks 6th amongst qualified players for On Base Percentage (.414) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Mets rank 30th in the league for slugging percentage this season (.343).
- The Mets rank 30th in the league for on-base percentage this season (.291).
- The Tigers rank 1st in the league for doubles this season (80).
- The Tigers rank T3rd in the league for home runs allowed this season (34).
Mets vs Tigers Prediction
Detroit continued their poor play with another ugly loss on Tuesday night and they have scored three runs or fewer in four of their last five games. The Tigers are 7-17 on the road this year, while the Mets are 7-12 at home. New York has split their last four games and they have allowed two runs or fewer in three of their last four. The Mets are starting Scott, who has allowed four earned runs and six hits over 11.0 innings, while Valdez has allowed two earned runs or fewer in four of his last five. Take the Tigers here, as I think Valdez will have a bounce back outing after getting suspended.