New York Yankees vs Detroit Tigers MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedApril 8, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:April 8, 2025 ,

MLB New York Yankees vs Detroit Tigers Prediction 4/8

On Tuesday, April 08, 2025, the New York Yankees will play against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. The game is set to start at 1:10 PM. Fans can look forward to an exciting night of baseball action.

Yankees vs. Tigers Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Yankees MoneyLine: 139. The Yankees have strong hitters like Aaron Judge, who is performing well this season. Their batting stats are among the best in the league, which gives them a good chance to win.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Over 7.5 (100). Both teams have solid batting lineups, and the Yankees lead in home runs. This could lead to a high-scoring game.

Team Trends

  • The New York Yankees and Detroit Tigers both have a season record of 6-4.
  • The Detroit Tigers have an undefeated home record of 4-0 this season.
  • In a recent game, the Yankees had more hits than the Tigers but lost 6-2.
  • Casey Mize, the Tigers’ pitcher, allowed only 1 earned run in 6 innings against the Yankees.
  • Trent Grisham hit 2 home runs in the Yankees’ 10-4 win over the Pirates.

Yankees vs Tigers Preview

The New York Yankees travel to Comerica Park to play against the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. The game is set for a 1:10 PM start. The Yankees will have Carlos Carrasco on the mound, who has pitched in two games this season with an ERA of 7.36. He has shown promise during spring training with a 1.69 ERA over 16 innings.

The Tigers will counter with Tarik Skubal, who has taken the mound twice this season. Skubal holds a 5.91 ERA over 10 2/3 innings. During spring training, he posted a 2.33 ERA, showing solid control with 24 strikeouts. Fans can expect an interesting matchup between these pitchers as the Yankees and Tigers meet in Detroit.

Detroit Tigers: Key Players and Stats

The Detroit Tigers have some strong hitters in their lineup. Spencer Torkelson has played 10 games and has a batting average of .289. He also has 2 home runs and 6 RBIs. Riley Greene is another standout with a .317 batting average and 3 home runs. Kerry Carpenter has also hit 3 home runs, though his batting average is .219. Tarik Skubal is the starting pitcher for the Tigers. He has played 2 games this season with an ERA of 5.91. In his recent game against the Mariners, he pitched 5 2/3 innings and struck out 8 batters. He allowed 3 runs and gave up 1 home run. The Tigers have a team batting average of .262, which ranks 7th. Their on-base percentage is .352, and they have hit 12 home runs. On the pitching side, their ERA is 3.92, with a batting average against of .203. They have also managed 80 strikeouts this season.

New York Yankees: Power at the Plate

The New York Yankees have started strong this season. Aaron Judge leads the team with a .325 batting average and 6 home runs. He has also driven in 18 runs and scored 14 times. Jazz Chisholm Jr. adds power to the lineup with 4 home runs and 9 RBIs. His batting average is .214, but his slugging percentage is .548. Anthony Volpe has contributed 4 home runs and a .268 batting average. Carlos Carrasco is the Yankees’ starting pitcher for the game. He has an ERA of 7.36 over 7 1/3 innings this season. In his last start, he allowed 3 runs in 5 1/3 innings against the Diamondbacks.

Final Betting Pick

The Yankees’ Money Line at 139 is a strong pick given their powerful batting lineup. Aaron Judge leads the team with a .325 batting average and six home runs. The Yankees’ overall batting stats are impressive, ranking first in slugging percentage and home runs, which increases their chances of winning.

Choosing the over 7.5 is supported by both teams’ ability to score. The Yankees lead the league in home runs, while the Tigers have a solid batting average. With both teams having strong hitters, the game could see plenty of runs, making the over a good bet.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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