Tigers vs Yankees Prediction 4/7/25 MLB Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Tigers vs Yankees prediction for this MLB game on Monday, April 7, at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.

New York Yankees Betting Preview

The New York Yankees (6-3, 2-1 Away) swept the Milwaukee Brewers in the opening series of the season, and they did it in a powerful manner. After losing two of three games against the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Yankees beat the Pittsburgh Pirates in two of a three-game series. Trent Grisham hit a couple of RBI in the most recent 5-4 loss, while Will Warren pitched for 4.0 innings and allowed four runs on six hits with five strikeouts and one walk. Devin Williams took a loss.

This season, the Yankees average 8.44 runs per game (1st in the MLB) on a .285/.365/.585 slash line. Regarding pitching, the Yankees’ staff has a 4.37 ERA (18th) and 1.23 WHIP (11th). Aaron Judge leads the Yankees with a .324 batting average, six home runs, and 17 RBI this season.

The projected starting pitcher for the Yankees is Carlos Rodon, who has a 1-1 record in two starts this year with a 3.97 ERA and 1.15 WHIP in 11.1 innings.

Detroit Tigers Betting Preview

The Detroit Tigers (5-4, 3-0 Home) didn’t deserve to be swept by the Dodgers in the opening series of the season, but they lost all three games. The Tigers then beat the Mariners in two of three games and swept the White Sox in a three-game series at home. Spencer Torkelson led the Tigers offensively in the latest 4-3 victory with two RBI, while Jackson Jobe pitched 5.0 innings in a no-decision and allowed two runs on four hits with four strikeouts and three walks. John Brebbia was credited with a win.

This year, the Tigers average 5.00 runs per game (9th in the MLB) on a .269/.357/.452 triple-slash. When it comes to pitching, the Tigers’ staff has a 4.25 ERA (15th) and 1.08 WHIP (4th). Kerry Carpenter leads the Tigers with a .219 batting average, three home runs, and eight RBI this season.

Casey Mize will take the mound for the Tigers on Monday. The 27-year-old righty was excellent in his first start of the season as he shut the Mariners out over 5.2 innings, allowing just one hit with six strikeouts and three walks.

Why the Yankees will beat the Tigers

• The Yankees have won each of their last eight night games at Comerica Park following a road loss.
• The Tigers have lost each of their last five games against teams that held a winning record.
• The Yankees have covered the run line in 12 of their last 13 games as road favorites against AL Central opponents following a road loss.
• The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last nine night games against the Yankees following a win.
• The Tigers have trailed after 5 innings in three of their last four games against opponents that held a winning record.

Why the Tigers will beat the Yankees

• The Tigers have won each of their last five games against AL East opponents.
• The Tigers have covered the run line in eight of their last nine games as underdogs against American League opponents.
• The Yankees have trailed after 5 innings in four of their last five road games against opponents that held a winning record.

Total Runs Facts

• Seven of the Yankees’ last eight games have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Six of the last seven games between the Yankees and Tigers at Comerica Park have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Tigers’ last five home games.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in five of the Yankees’ last six night games.

Tigers vs Yankees Prediction

The Yankees won six of the previous ten H2H encounters, including four of the last six, but the Tigers were better in the past two duels. This is not an easy matchup for either Rodon or Mize. Rodon has a .333 BA in 54 at-bats against the Tigers, while Mize has a .385 BA in 13 at-bats against the Yankees. Last season, Rodon had a 10.80 ERA and lasted only 3.1 innings in a loss to the Tigers, while Mize posted an 8.44 ERA in 5.1 innings in a loss to the Yankees. I am going with Over in this one.