New York Yankees vs. Detroit Tigers MLB Betting Preview & Picks (08/18/2024)

New York Yankees vs. Detroit Tigers MLB Betting Preview & Picks (08-18-2024)

At the onset of the season, the New York Yankees printed money with the baseball betting odds. However, the hot pace of the Yankees was unsustainable. As the season reached the midway point, the Bronx Bombers cooled off. As a result, the Baltimore Orioles caught them in the American League East Division. Baltimore and New York are in a tight fight for the division lead. But whoever finishes second will likely get an American League wildcard spot. On Sunday night, the Yankees will play in Detroit against the Tigers on ESPN.

New York Yankees vs. Detroit Tigers MLB Betting Information

Date and Time:Sunday, August 18, 2024, 7:10 p.m. ET
Location:Comerica Park, Detroit, MI
TV Coverage:ESPN
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Yankees at Tigers SBG Betting Odds Analysis

So far this season, New York is +603 against the money line and +729 against the run line. New York is trending over the online wagering total this season. By contrast, this season, Detroit is -606 against the money line and -403 against the run line. Detroit is trending over the total this season.

New York Yankees SBG Team Overview

Overall, the New York Yankees are 69-49 straight up and 66-48-5 over/under the total. New York is 1st in the American League East Division standings. New York is tied with the Baltimore Orioles in the American League East Division race. Late on, the Yankees have covered five out of their last eight games. The Yankees have gone over the total in seven of their previous ten matchups.

To summarize, New York Yankees have MLB metrics of 2nd for runs production, 1st for OPS, and 2nd for home runs. Additionally, New York ranks 8th for earned run average, 13th for WHIP, 16th for quality starts, and 22nd for fewest errors committed. Also, New York ranks 6th for bullpen ERA.

Accordingly, Aaron Judge leads the Yankees with 93 runs, 26 doubles, 42 home runs, 106 RBI, and a 1.161 OPS.

Detroit Tigers SBG Team Overview

In sum, the Detroit Tigers are 55-63 straight up and 63-51-3 over/under the total. Detroit is 4th in the American League Central Division standings. Detroit is 14 games behind the Cleveland Guardians in the American League Central Division race. Late on, the Tigers have covered three out of their last ten games. The Tigers have gone over the total in three of their previous nine matchups.

To summarize, Detroit has MLB metrics of 23rd for run production, 27th for OPS, and 24th for home runs. Additionally, Detroit ranks 14th for earned run average, 4th for WHIP, 12th for quality starts, and 21st for the fewest errors committed. Also, Detroit ranks 19th for bullpen ERA.

Yankees at Tigers SBG Free Pick

Overall, New York beat the MLB odds in 13 of their last 16 games against Detroit. The Tigers and Yankees went over the total in only six of their most recent 20 matchups. Specifically at Comerica Park, Detroit lost five of their last seven games against the Yankees. Only one of the previous nine games between the Yankees and Tigers at Detroit went over the total. Detroit has been one of the worst values on the board in 2023. Meanwhile, New York is in solid recent form, dominates Detroit, and will offer more value as the quality away team.

Yankees at Tigers SBG Best Bet: New York Yankees.