Detroit Tigers vs Toronto Blue Jays MLB Betting Prediction

MLB Detroit Tigers vs Toronto Blue Jays Prediction 5/18

The Detroit Tigers are set to play against the Toronto Blue Jays at the Rogers Centre. This game is scheduled for Sunday, May 18, 2025, and will start at 1:37 PM. Fans can look forward to an exciting night of baseball action.

Tigers vs. Blue Jays Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Tigers MoneyLine: 100. The Tigers have a stronger record this season, especially at home. Their hitting and pitching stats are better than the Blue Jays, making them a good value pick.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Over 8.5 (-117). Both teams have shown the ability to score runs in recent games. The Tigers’ strong hitting and the Blue Jays’ pitching struggles suggest a higher-scoring game.

Team Trends

  • The Detroit Tigers have a strong home record of 17-5 this season.
  • The Toronto Blue Jays are currently 4 games back in the AL East with a record of 22-23.
  • In a recent game against the Blue Jays, the Tigers’ Reese Olson pitched 6 innings, allowing just 1 hit and no runs.
  • Riley Greene of the Tigers had a standout performance on May 16th, going 2/4 with a home run and 3 RBIs.
  • The Blue Jays’ Daulton Varsho hit 2 home runs in a game against the Tampa Bay Rays on May 13th.

Tigers vs Blue Jays Preview

The Detroit Tigers will visit the Toronto Blue Jays at the Rogers Centre. The game is scheduled for Sunday, May 18, 2025, at 1:37 PM. Both teams are looking to gain momentum in the season.

Jackson Jobe will start for the Tigers. He has a record of 3-0 with an ERA of 4.32 this season. The Blue Jays will counter with José Berríos, who has a 1-1 record and an ERA of 4.33. Fans can expect a competitive game from these starting pitchers.

Toronto Blue Jays: Key Players and Season Overview

The Toronto Blue Jays have some strong hitters this season. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is leading with a .287 batting average and has hit 5 home runs. Bo Bichette is close with a .293 average and 22 RBIs, which is the highest on the team.

George Springer is another important player for the Blue Jays. He has a .265 batting average and has also hit 5 home runs. Springer has scored 22 runs, ranking him second on the team.

The Blue Jays’ pitching is led by José Berríos. He has started 9 games with an ERA of 4.33 and 49 strikeouts. The team’s overall ERA is 4.34, placing them 23rd in the league.

Detroit Tigers: A Look at the Season and Key Contributors

The Detroit Tigers have been strong in hitting this season. Spencer Torkelson leads with a .238 batting average and 12 home runs. He also has 35 RBIs and 31 runs, both ranking first in the league. Riley Greene is another key player for the Tigers. He has a .272 batting average and has hit 11 home runs. Greene’s 30 RBIs and 26 runs place him second on the team. Pitching for the Tigers is led by Jackson Jobe. He has started 7 games with a 3-0 record and a 4.32 ERA. Jobe has pitched 33 1/3 innings with 27 strikeouts.

Final Betting Pick

The Tigers are a solid pick for the MoneyLine due to their strong home record and better overall performance this season. With a 30-16 record and a 17-5 home record, they have been consistent. Their hitting lineup, featuring players like Spencer Torkelson and Riley Greene, provides an edge over the Blue Jays.

The Over 8.5 prediction is supported by both teams’ recent scoring trends. The Tigers have shown they can score, with a .259 team batting average and 60 home runs. The Blue Jays’ pitching struggles, with a 4.34 ERA, suggest they might allow more runs, making the Over a reasonable choice.


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