Detroit Tigers vs New York Yankees Preview

New York YankeesDetroit Tigers
May 4, 7:05 PM | GrassComerica Park

New York Yankees vs Detroit Tigers Odds

17-10TEAM RECORD13-17



Detroit will look to improve on its 13-17 record when take on New York, a key part of the MLB odds lineup on Wednesday.

Max Scherzer will take the mound for Detroit, and he'll carry a 4-0 record into the contest. Freddy Garcia gets the ball for New York; he's 1-1 so far this season.



View NY Yankees vs Detroit Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
The visitors opened as -116 moneyline underdogs in this one at most online sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark. The total opened at 9 for those preferring over under wagers.

Power Rankings:
According to new MLB Power Rankings here, it's the American League No. 10-ranked Tigers and the American League No. 4-rated Yankees in this matchup.



How They Match Up:
Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features Detroit's American League No. 9-ranked scoring average of 4.1 runs per game, against a Yankees offense rated No. 1 and scoring 5.4 runs per game in the league. The Tigers have averaged 8.6 hits per game to date this season, more than the Yankees hitters have managed (8.3 per nine innings).

Comparing defensive stats, New York owns the American League's No. 7-rated road mark, allowing 4.2 runs per game on the highway. Detroit, on the other hand, rates No. 8 in scoring at home.

In their last action, New York was a 4-2 loser on the road against the Tigers. Bettors on Detroit at +150 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (6) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well. New York suffered a 4-2 loss against Detroit on Tuesday, as C.C. Sabathia wasn't able to lead his team to victory at Comerica Park.




New York Yankees Trends:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3
Before playing Detroit are 7-3
After playing Detroit are 6-4
After a loss are 9-1

Detroit Tigers Trends:
When playing on Wednesday are 3-7
Before playing NY Yankees are 3-7
After playing NY Yankees are 4-6
After a win are 6-4


A few Yankees at Tigers trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Yankees' last 6 games when playing on the road against Detroit
NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games on the road
NY Yankees are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Yankees' last 8 games when playing Detroit
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Detroit's last 6 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Detroit's last 8 games when playing NY Yankees
Detroit is 4-2 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against NY Yankees
Detroit is 2-6 SU in their last 8 games when playing NY Yankees


Next up:
NY Yankees at Detroit, Thursday, May 5

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