New York Yankees vs. Detroit Tigers 8/17/24 – In this week’s major league baseball game, the New York Yankees, who are standing tall at 73-50 will go up against the Detroit Tigers which is currently standing at 59-64. This match is significant because it will have an effect on both teams’ chances of rising in the standings. On Saturday, August 17, 2024, at 1:10 PM ET, this game will generate interest among baseball enthusiasts and bettors equally creating its own story line within our MLB daily Picks.
New York Yankees vs. Detroit Tigers 8/17/24 Game Info |
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| When: | Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 1:10 PM ET |
| Where: | Comerica Park |
| TV: | MLBN |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
New York Yankees (73-50) vs. Detroit Tigers (59-64)
The Yankees enter this match-up holding a commanding record, reflecting their strong performance throughout the season. Their batting lineup has been formidable, boasting a .254 average with 630 runs and 186 home runs, highlighted by a robust .442 slugging percentage. Such stats emphasize why the Yankees are favorites in most Giants – Athletics faceoff games today, as their offensive power often overwhelms their opponents.
Conversely, the Detroit Tigers, though less impressive in their season standings, show signs of resilience. With a .231 batting average and 511 runs scored, the Tigers are noticeably behind the Yankees in offensive output. However, their pitching staff holds a decent ERA of 3.89, close to that of the Yankees, hinting that they might not be pushovers, especially in matchups like today’s, which parallel the intensity of a White Sox vs Astros game.
Carlos Rodon (13-7, 4.18 ERA) vs. Keider Montero (3-5, 5.76 ERA)
Starting for the New York Yankees in this game is Carlos Rodon, a pitcher who has a good record with 131.1 IP and a 4.18 ERA including 143 Ks. His WHIP is at 1.22 which means that although his ERA might be slightly high, he can effectively control hits and bases on balls. This could come in use today as the Tigers have limited scoring chances when batters are dismissed by him.
Keider Montero of the tigers will take to the mound following an arduous season. With a high ERA of 5.76 and a WHIP of 1.35 across fifty-four point two innings pitched, it’s evident that the Yankees can take advantage of Montero’. It would be unwise to give up twelve home runs as Montero did against the Yankees who are one of highest slugging teams this season. His performance today will be crucial if the Tigers aim to contain the Yankees’ powerful lineup.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: New York Yankees -1.5 -112, Total Odds: 8.5
The betting odds reflect the Yankees’ strong position, with a -1.5 spread and a total over 8.5, suggesting expectations for a high-scoring game. Given the offensive capabilities of the Yankees and the pitching struggles of the Tigers, these odds seem justified.
New York Yankees Betting Trends
In the last 20 games, the Yankees have scored more runs than their rivals. They are likely to win this match as they have played so well in their previous away games having only lost once in nine of them. On the other hand, they will continue doing what they are doing because it has worked many times before with regards to Detroit (6-1 SU in their last 7 games against Detroit). It means that this is a strong bet.
Detroit Tigers Betting Trends
As opposed to Yankees’ high-scoring habit, one can see that DET has been playing low totals at home whenever meeting them. This might affect betting strategies especially when considering the over/under for this game. However, Tigers’ recent record notwithstanding (4-1 SU in their last 5 games), it will be quite difficult for them to remain competitive against top teams such as New York who are on another level.
New York Yankees vs. Detroit Tigers 8/17/24 Betting Picks
The Yankees are almost certain to win this game as they have been doing well lately and their performance against the Tigers supports this prediction. Therefore, they can score enough runs to cover the spread and go over the total based on their strong batting and Rodon’s pitching.
It is logical to bet that the Yankees will win and cover the spread considering their history and current form. Moreover, with regards to how these teams have been playing recently, taking bets on the total going over could be one of today’s handicappers favorite picks.