The Detroit Tigers host New York on Sunday, looking to pick up a win and improve their 3-1 mark against the 3-2 Yankees in MLB betting odds action at Comerica Park.
New York puts its faith in starter Masahiro Tanaka to earn a win and boost his personal mark of 0-0. Getting the ball for the Detroit Tigers is Justin Verlander, who owns a 0-0 record on the season with a 4.50 ERA.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had set the Detroit Tigers as -111 favorites on the moneyline for this contest. The over under was hovering near 8 for betting fans hoping to turn a profit on totals at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 4.8-4.2 victory for the Tigers. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
New York Yankees vs Detroit Tigers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Detroit Tigers sport a record of 3-1 heading into this matchup, while the New York Yankees sit at 3-2 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Detroit vs New York injuries news.
This game puts the Detroit Tigers, most recently No. 10 in Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings, up against the New York Yankees, who rate a No. 13 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these teams in several key categories is important for handicappers and Detroit has baseball's No. 8-rated offensive output, at 11.25 hits per game. The New York Yankees average 10 hits per game, good for No. 5 on the list.
Defensively, New York features the No. 12-rated defense on the road, allowing 4 runs per game. Detroit, meanwhile, comes in at No. 11 at home, scoring 4 runs per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
New York got the job done in their last match in a 8-4 victory over Detroit on Saturday at Comerica Park behind starter C Sabathia.
Next Betting Matchups
New York at Toronto, Tuesday, April 12th
Detroit home to Pittsburgh, Monday, April 11th