Tigers vs. Yankees: Betting Preview for August 17

Published 1:24 am Saturday, August 17, 2024

On Saturday, August 17 at 1:10 p.m. ET, the New York Yankees (73-50) visit the Detroit Tigers (59-64) at Comerica Park. Carlos Rodon will get the call for the Yankees, while Keider Montero will take the mound for the Tigers.

The Yankees (-200), according to bookmakers, are moneyline favorites in this matchup versus the Tigers (+165) The over/under for this game is 8.5. The odds to exceed the over are -120, while the odds are +100 to go under.

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Tigers vs. Yankees Game Info

  • Date: Saturday, August 17, 2024
  • Time: 1:10 p.m. ET
  • Location: Detroit, Michigan
  • Venue: Comerica Park
  • TV Channel: MLB Network
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Yankees -200
  • Moneyline Underdog: Tigers +165
  • Over/Under: 8.5 runs (Over: -120, Under: +100)

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Tigers Probable Starting Pitcher

  • The Tigers’ Montero (3-5) will make his 10th start of the season.
  • The right-hander last pitched on Sunday, when he gave up four earned runs and allowed five hits in five innings against the San Francisco Giants.
  • In nine starts this season, he’s earned three quality starts.
  • Montero will look to pitch five or more innings for the ninth start in a row.
  • He has one appearance with no earned runs allowed in 10 chances this season.

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Tigers Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Tigers rank 22nd in Major League Baseball with 126 home runs.
  • Detroit is 22nd in MLB with a slugging percentage of .383 this season.
  • The Tigers rank 27th in MLB with a team batting average of just .230.
  • Detroit has scored 511 runs (4.2 per game) this season, which ranks 21st in MLB.
  • The Tigers have an on-base percentage of .294 this season, which ranks 28th in the league.
  • The Tigers rank 20th in strikeouts per game (8.7) among MLB offenses.
  • Detroit has pitched to a 3.89 ERA this season, which ranks 11th in baseball.
  • Detroit has an 8.6 K/9 rate this season as a pitching staff, which ranks 15th in the majors.
  • Tigers pitchers have a 1.201 WHIP this season, third-best in the majors.

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