- Matchup: Detroit Tigers vs New York Mets
- Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026
- Venue: Citi Field, Queens, NY
- Broadcast: Sportsnet New York
- Betting Odds: Detroit (+120) New York (-144)
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Citi Field will host an exciting matchup as the New York Mets (16-25) face off against the Detroit Tigers (19-23) this Thursday. The moneyline shows the Tigers at +120, while the Mets are favored at -144. The over/under for this contest is set at 8 runs, with Keider Montero and Nolan McLean taking the mound as pitchers.
This season, the Tigers have racked up 80 doubles and launched 38 home runs. Their team slugging percentage stands at .392, with 352 strikeouts and 160 walks drawn. On average, the Detroit Tigers score 4.2 runs per game, ranking them 17th in the league. They’ve notched 168 runs batted in and 339 hits, resulting in a batting average of .243 and an on-base percentage of .324.
The Tigers have posted a team ERA of 3.99, ranking 14th in the MLB, with their pitchers striking out 350 batters. They have surrendered 34 home runs and a total of 181 runs (14th overall). Their pitching staff has issued 148 walks, contributing to a FIP of 3.75 this season. Detroit has allowed 336 hits (8.3 per 9 innings) and 161 earned runs, with a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 2.36 and a WHIP of 1.33.
The Tigers’ bullpen has a save rate of 52.9%, having entered 35 save situations with 9 successful saves and missed 8 out of 17 save chances. This season, the relief pitchers have inherited 82 runners, with 32.9% crossing home plate. Tigers bullpen pitchers have been called upon with runners on base 50 times, including 32 high-pressure situations. In total, 128 relievers have taken to the mound this year, yielding 17 holds (24th in the league).
Defensively, the Tigers have converted 68.6% of balls put in play into outs, placing them 25th in the league. They accumulated 1,089 putouts, 348 assists, and made 25 errors this season, achieving a fielding percentage of .983, which ranks 25th in professional baseball. They’ve managed to turn 37 double plays so far.
Montero (13-11 record) boasts a FIP of 4.27, having faced 956 batters in his MLB tenure. He has allowed 225 hits (8.9 hits per 9 innings) and issued 70 walks. His ERA stands at 4.34, with 110 earned runs, and a WHIP of 1.293 over 228 innings, collecting 178 strikeouts in his career.
Meanwhile, the Mets have achieved a team slugging percentage of .343, averaging 3.63 runs per game (29th in the league). Their season includes 56 doubles, 124 walks, and 149 runs scored. New York has hit 31 home runs, producing a total of 141 RBI. They have struck out 317 times (27th in the league) and accumulated 308 hits, with a batting average of .225 and an on-base percentage of .291.
The Mets’ WHIP is currently at 1.264, with a collective FIP of 3.53 this season. Their K/BB ratio is an impressive 9.50, with 387 strikeouts against 143 walks. Ranking 10th overall in hits surrendered, they have allowed 35 home runs and an average of 4.22 runs per 9 innings (11th in MLB). New York’s pitching staff has given up 172 runs, maintaining a team ERA of 3.80 (155 earned runs allowed).
In 23 save opportunities this year, the Mets have secured 12 holds but experienced 5 blown saves. They’ve sent relief pitchers to the mound in 11 save chances, recording 6 successful saves. Mets relievers have an inherited score rate of 39.3% from 56 inherited runners and have appeared in high-leverage situations 53 times, with 41 instances involving runners on base. They rank 24th in the league with a save rate of 54.5%, having used 121 relief pitchers this season.
Out of 3,303 innings played, the Mets have a defensive efficiency of 69.5% (20th in pro baseball). They’ve completed 23 double plays and boast a fielding percentage of .986 (17th in baseball). Over the season, they have 338 assists, 20 errors, and 1,101 putouts.
In his professional career, McLean has allowed 63 hits while tallying 114 strikeouts over 93 innings pitched. McLean (6-3 career record) has posted a 2.42 ERA, allowing 6.1 hits per nine innings. He has surrendered 25 earned runs while holding a WHIP of 0.977 and a FIP of 2.4, facing 363 batters in his career.
Which team will triumph in tonight’s MLB showdown against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Bets on Detroit (+120)
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