Detroit Tigers vs New York Mets Prediction & Picks - MLB

Prediction published on 9/2/25, 2:59 PM  by Lou Aguila | Modified on 9/2/25 at 10:43 PM in MLB Picks

The New York Mets have defeated the Detroit Tigers in their last two meetings.

Will the Mets extend their winning run against the Tigers to three games in Tuesday’s Game 2?

The Mets are currently trading at -126 moneyline ahead of Game 2. That’s a potential payout of $100 for every $126 wager.

Current Form:

The Mets are 2-3 in their last five games, with their two wins coming from a couple of high-scoring games against the Miami Marlins, 19-9, on August 29 and the Tigers, 10-8, on September 1. Boasting a 3.91 ERA in the season, New York’s ERA over the last five games has jumped to 6.40 after giving up a total of 40 runs in the stretch.

The Tigers, who have also gone 2-3 in their last five assignments, are dealing with a similar pitching problem recently. In their last five games, Detroit has pitched a 4.60 ERA and a 1.69 WHIP. Their starters have yielded a 5.79 ERA while their bullpen has maintained a solid 3.66 ERA in the five-game stretch. As for the offense, the Tigers continue to be subpar with an average of 3.8 runs per game across their last five games.