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MLB · 4 weeks ago

New York Mets vs. Detroit Tigers Spread, Line, Odds, Predictions, Picks and Betting Preview

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Mets @ Tigers – First Pitch: 6:40 p.m.

Expected Forecast: Light Rain, 47°
 

Game 2 of a doubleheader showdown between the Mets and the Tigers! It’s the return of Mad Max. Scherzer, that is, is back on the mound for the Mets after serving his suspension. Oh, you didn’t hear? He got slapped with an automatic suspension for allegedly doctoring baseballs. Scandalous, right?

So, here’s the deal. Scherzer’s coming back as a -220 favorite against Michael Lorenzen and the Tigers, with a total of 8.5. It feels like the last time the Mets played was in 2020, but hey, we’re back on the diamond today! And, of course, they scheduled this double whammy in some pretty wild weather, but that won’t stop Scherzer from returning.

Now, let’s get real for a second. We all know Mad Max wasn’t just wiping sweat off his glove, right? When you bring your kids into it, you know something’s fishy. But here’s the thing, the former Cy Young winner isn’t the same pitcher he was a year ago or any year before. No sticky stuff, no juice, and father time ain’t going to cut him any slack. We’re probably going to see a decline in his performance, but lucky for him, the Tigers aren’t exactly a bunch of sluggers.

So, here’s the game plan, Mets fans: get Scherzer an early lead and keep the pressure on in the first five innings. That’s the key to nailing this game and maximizing Max’s return. 

 

Spread, Total, Moneyline, and Odds:

  Spread Total Moneyline  
 Mets -1.5  -124  O 8  -112  -198  Open
-130  8.5  -106  -220  Current
 Tigers +1.5   +104  U 8  -108  +167  Open
 +108  8.5   -114  +182  Current

Projected Lineups:

Mets

Starting Pitcher: Max Scherzer: 2-1, 3.72 ERA, 7.91 K/9

1. CF  Brandon Nimmo   .320, 2 HR, 13 RBI
2. RF  Starling Marte   .226, 1 HR, 8 RBI
3. SS  Francisco Lindor   .215, 4 HR, 22 RBI
4. 1B  Pete Alonso   .248, 11 HR, 28 RBI
5. LF  Jeff McNeil   .304, 2 HR, 10 RBI
6. DH  Daniel Vogelbach   .278, 1 HR, 11 RBI
7. 3B  Brett Baty   .333, 2 HR, 4 RBI
8. 2B  Luis Guillorme   .233, 0 HR, 2 RBI
9. C  Francisco Alvarez   .225, 1 HR, 4 RBI

 

Tigers

Starting Pitcher: Michael Lorenzen: 0-1, 7.07 ERA, 9.64 K/9

1. 2B  Zach McKinstry   .271, 2 HR, 4 RBI
2. CF  Riley Greene   .234, 2 HR, 7 RBI
3. SS  Javier Báez   .233, 0 HR, 11 RBI
4. 3B  Nick Maton   .171, 4 HR, 13 RBI
5. 1B  Spencer Torkelson   .206, 2 HR, 11 RBI
6. DH  Miguel Cabrera   .189, 0 HR, 3 RBI
7. RF  Matt Vierling   .284, 1 HR, 8 RBI
8. LF  Akil Baddoo   .222, 0 HR, 1 RBI
9. C  Eric Haase   .250, 0 HR, 5 RBI

Betting Insights:

Mets

  • The New York Mets are 4-1 (.800) on the road as a favorite in their last five games in 2023
  • The over hit in 2 of the New York Mets last 5 games on the road in 2023

Tigers

  • The Detroit Tigers are 1-4 (.200) at home as an underdog in their last five games in 2023
  • The over hit in 3 of the Detroit Tigers last 5 games at home in 2023

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