Moneyline Favors New York Mets in MLB Battle with Detroit Tigers

The New York Mets will look to pick up a road win when they take on the Tigers in Detroit at Comerica Park on Sunday in MLB baseball betting odds action.

The Detroit Tigers will rely on Anibal Sanchez to turn in a quality outing on the mound in this one, while Jacob deGrom will be his counterpart for the New York Mets. Anibal Sanchez is 6-11 this season, and Jacob deGrom is 7-5.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The visiting New York Mets were -127 moneyline favorites in this one earlier in the day at most online sportsbooks including Sportsbook. The total was 8.5 at Sportsbook for those preferring over under betting.

Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 4.7-4.2 victory for the Mets. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

New York Mets vs Detroit Tigers Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Detroit (61-49) will face the 56-54 Mets in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Detroit vs New York injuries news.

According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 9-ranked Detroit Tigers and the No. 17-rated New York Mets in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Detroit Tigers No. 7-ranked scoring average of 4.8 runs per game, against a New York Mets offense rated No. 28 and scoring 3.73 runs per game. The Tigers have averaged 9.23 hits per game to date this season, more than the Mets hitters have managed (7.95 per nine innings).

Detroit owns the No. 19 defense, allowing 4.8 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with New York's No. 3-rated defense.