New York Mets vs Detroit Tigers Prediction & Picks - MLB
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by Lou Aguila in MLB Picks
The Detroit Tigers (4-0) aim to keep their unbeaten slate intact when they take on the New York Mets (0-4) in Game 2 of their series at 6:10 PM US EST at Citi Field in Flushing, New York.
Team Notes:
The Tigers couldn't draw this start any better as they stormed to an impressive 4-0 record. Carson Kelly, whose three-run homer in the 10th secured a 5-0 win over the Mets on Monday, is batting.444 with 1 homer and a team-high 5 RBIs. As a team, the Tigers are batting. 214/.282/.350 with 16 runs.
The Mets are off to one of the worst starts in franchise history, ranking 28th in batting average (.188), 29th in on-base percentage (.250), and 28th in slugging percentage (.301). Catcher Francisco Alvarez is the best-performing Mets slugger, averaging.429 with 1 homer and 2 RBIs.
Pitcher Matchup:
Casey Mize, RHP, will be making his first start since returning from Tommy John surgery. The former first-overall pick played only two games in 2022 before team doctors suggested going under the knife to repair his injured elbow. In 2021, the 26-year-old Mize started 32 games and posted a 3.71 ERA and 1.14 WHIP with 118 strikeouts.
Adrian Houser, RHP, will also make his first tour of duty on the mound for the Mets this season. The 31-year-old had a decent 2023 season, going 8-5 with a 4.12 ERA and 96 strikeouts.
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New York Mets vs Detroit Tigers Form
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| Teams | Pts | P | W | L |
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0.549 | 162 | 89 | 73 |
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0.531 | 162 | 86 | 76 |
New York Mets and Detroit Tigers Latest Matches
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New York Mets - Detroit Tigers Key Points
- The Tigers are 6-0 in their last 6 games.
- The Tigers are 5-0 in their last 5 games on the road.
- NY Mets are 1-5 in their last 6 games at home.
- NY Mets are 2-6 in their last 8 games when playing at home against Detroit.
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Our New York Mets vs Detroit Tigers Prediction
The Tigers have won four consecutive games against the Mets with the last two victories via shutdowns. Surprisingly, Detroit was listed as the underdogs in these last four wins. The Mets are also one of the worst at protecting home-field advantage, winning only once in the last six games played at Citi Field.
Our Betting Prediction for Detroit Tigers vs. New York Mets : Tigers to win +122 at Draftkings
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