In this article, we will formulate a Blue Jays vs Tigers prediction for this MLB game on Saturday, May 17th at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Toronto Blue Jays Betting Preview
The Toronto Blue Jays are 21-23 this year after they lost game one by a score of 5-4 on Friday. Toronto had trouble scoring runs in the first half of the game, but they cut the lead to 4-3 and 5-4, but came up short in the loss. The Blue Jays recorded 10 hits in the game, and they were led by Varsho, who went 1-4 with one home run and two RBIs in the loss. Toronto started Francis, who allowed eight hits and four earned runs over 4.2 innings for the loss, while Green allowed one hit and one earned run over one relief inning.
Prior to this series, the Blue Jays lost two out of three against the Rays, but did sweep the Mariners in three games before that. Toronto has lost three of its last four games, and they are currently third in the AL East standings. The Toronto pitching staff has a 4.41 ERA with a 1.25 WHIP and a .242 opponent batting average, while their offense has scored 175 runs with a .252 batting average and a .319 on-base percentage this season. Vladimir Guerrero has led Toronto with five home runs and 20 RBIs, while George Springer has added five home runs and 18 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Toronto is TBD.
Detroit Tigers Betting Preview
The Detroit Tigers are 30-15 this season after they won game one by a score of 5-4 last night. Detroit led 4-0 in the fifth inning, but they needed a run in the eighth inning to seal the victory. The Tigers recorded 10 hits in the game, and they were led by Greene, who went 2-4 with one home run and three RBIs in the win. Detroit started Flaherty, who allowed five hits and two earned runs over 5.2 innings for the win, while Brieske picked up the save.
Prior to this series, the Tigers swept the Red Sox in three games, but did lose two out of three against the Rangers before that. Detroit has won four games in a row, and they are currently first in the AL Central standings. The Detroit pitching staff has a 3.26 ERA with a 1.16 WHIP and a .226 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 249 runs with a .262 batting average and a .334 on-base percentage this season. Spencer Torkelson has led Detroit with 11 home runs and 34 RBIs, while Riley Greene has added 11 home runs and 30 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Detroit is Reese Olson, who is 4-3 with a 3.38 ERA and a 1.29 WHIP over 42.2 innings pitched this season.
Why the Tigers will beat the Blue Jays
- The Tigers have won 14 of their last 15 games against AL East opponents.
- The Blue Jays have lost each of their last five day games against AL Central opponents that held a winning record.
- The Tigers have covered the run line in six of their last seven road games after playing the previous day.
- The Blue Jays have failed to cover the run line in 10 of their last 12 day games following a home loss.
- The Tigers have led after 5 innings in seven of their last eight day games.
- The Tigers have led after 3 innings in seven of their last eight day games.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Blue Jays’ last nine day games against American League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Eight of the Tigers’ last nine road games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Tigers’ last 11 day games against AL East opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in 16 of the last 18 games between the Tigers and Blue Jays at Rogers Centre.
Toronto Blue Jays Player Prop Facts
- Daulton Varsho has hit a home run in three of his last five home appearances against AL opponents that held a winning record.
- Myles Straw has recorded at least one RBI in each of the Blue Jays’ last three games against opponents that held a winning record.
- George Springer has recorded a Double in five of the Blue Jays’ last six day games against AL opponents that held a winning record.
- Alejandro Kirk has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 13 appearances in day games against teams that held a winning record.
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has recorded at least one Single in 13 of the Blue Jays’ last 14 home games against AL Central opponents that held a winning record.
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has scored at least one run in nine of the Blue Jays’ last 10 games.
Detroit Tigers Player Prop Facts
- Javier Baez has hit a home run in four of his last five road appearances with the Tigers against AL opponents.
- Parker Meadows has recorded at least one RBI in each of his last six road appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
- Javier Baez has recorded a Double in four of his last five appearances in day games against teams that held a losing record.
- Zach McKinstry has recorded at least one hit in each of the Tigers’ last 10 games against AL East opponents.
- Gleyber Torres has recorded at least one Single in each of his last eight appearances against the Blue Jays.
- Javier Baez has scored at least one run in each of his last seven road appearances.
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Blue Jays vs Tigers Prediction
Detroit was able to pick up another win on Friday night to start this series, and they continue to be one of the best teams in the MLB through the first two months. The Tigers are 13-10 on the road this year, and they have scored 35 runs in their last four games. Toronto is 12-11 at home so far this season, but they have lost three of their last four, and they have allowed 13 runs in their last two. We don’t know what Toronto is going to do with their starter, but we know Detroit will start Olson, who has allowed zero earned runs in three of his last five starts. Take the Tigers to get another win here.