- Matchup: Detroit Tigers vs New York Mets
- Scheduled Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
- Venue: Citi Field, Queens, NY
- Broadcast: Sportsnet New York
- Betting Odds: Detroit (+126) New York (-152)
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In an exciting MLB showdown, the New York Mets (15-25) are set to face off against the Detroit Tigers (19-22) at Citi Field this Wednesday. Current betting lines have the Tigers at +126, while the Mets sit at -152, with an over/under set at 8 runs. The starting pitchers for this matchup are Framber Valdez and Christian Scott.
The Detroit Tigers have been averaging 4.3 runs per game, ranking them 17th in the league. With a total of 175 runs scored so far, the team boasts an on-base percentage (OBP) of .324. The Tigers have hit 77 doubles and launched 37 home runs, accumulating 166 RBIs and a total of 329 hits, resulting in a batting average of .242. Their slugging percentage is .390, and they have struck out 341 times while drawing 157 walks.
The Tigers’ pitching staff holds a team earned run average (ERA) of 3.90, placing them 12th among MLB teams, with 342 strikeouts recorded. The pitching unit has allowed a total of 34 home runs and 171 runs (12th in the league). They’ve issued 142 walks with a team FIP of 3.76 for the current season. Overall, Detroit has surrendered 323 hits, averaging 8.2 hits per 9 innings, contributing to 154 earned runs. Their strikeout-to-walk ratio is 2.41, and they have achieved a WHIP of 1.31.
This season, the Tigers have utilized 123 relievers. The bullpen has inherited 75 runners, with 33.3% of those scoring. The relief team has notched 17 holds (24th in MLB) and faced players on base 46 times, tackling 32 high-leverage situations. They’ve recorded 9 saves out of 17 opportunities but have failed to convert 8 of those chances, resulting in a save rate of 52.9% across 35 save situations.
Defensively, the Tigers have converted 69.1% of balls in play into outs in their 3,195 innings, placing them 24th overall. This season, they have recorded 1,065 putouts, 345 assists, and 23 errors, leading to a fielding percentage of .984, which ranks them 25th in professional baseball. They’ve turned 37 double plays.
Framber Valdez, with a career record of 83-54, showcases a FIP of 3.36 after facing 4,678 batters. He has allowed 958 hits at a rate of 7.7 hits per nine innings and issued 404 walks. Valdez’s career ERA stands at 3.41 (426 earned runs allowed), and he has a WHIP of 1.212 over 1,123 innings pitched, recording 1,088 strikeouts throughout his career.
The New York Mets possess a team OBP of .287 and a batting average of .222. This season, they have struck out 309 times, placing them 27th in the league, while achieving 295 hits. They have hit 31 home runs and driven in 132 RBIs. As a lineup, the Mets maintain a slugging percentage of .341 and average 3.48 runs per game (29th in MLB), hitting 55 doubles and drawing 118 walks, scoring a total of 139 runs.
Mets pitchers have put together a WHIP of 1.260 and a collective FIP of 3.54. Their strikeout-to-walk ratio is a strong 9.50, with 376 strikeouts against 140 walks. They rank 10th in the league for total hits allowed (311). The pitching staff has given up 34 home runs and allows 4.27 runs per 9 innings (12th in MLB). New York’s pitching unit has surrendered 170 runs this year, with a team ERA of 3.85 (153 earned runs allowed).
With 23 save chances, the Mets have secured 12 holds and suffered 5 blown saves. The bullpen has stepped in during 11 save opportunities, converting 6 saves. The Mets relievers have an inherited scoring rate of 39.3% from 56 inherited runners, entering 53 high-leverage scenarios and doing so 41 times with runners on. Their save percentage stands at 54.5%, ranking them 24th in baseball, as 119 relief pitchers have been utilized this season.
Defensively, the New York Mets have turned 23 double plays, registering a fielding percentage of .986 (18th in MLB). The team has 334 assists, 20 errors, and 1,074 putouts this season. Across 3,222 innings played, their defensive efficiency comes to 69.7% (19th in professional baseball).
In his career, Christian Scott has given up 51 hits and has 54 strikeouts in 58 innings. He has allowed 28 earned runs, maintaining a WHIP of 1.205 and a FIP of 4.3. Scott’s strikeout-to-walk ratio stands at 2.84 after facing 245 batters. With a 0-3 career record, his ERA is 4.34, allowing 7.9 hits per 9 innings.
Will the Tigers come out on top against the spread or money line tonight?
Pick: Back Detroit (+126)
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