Tigers vs. Yankees: Betting Preview for August 18

Published 5:25 am Sunday, August 18, 2024

On Sunday, August 18 at 7:10 p.m. ET, the Detroit Tigers (60-64) host the New York Yankees (73-51) at Muncy Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field. Tarik Skubal will get the call for the Tigers, while Marcus Stroman will take the mound for the Yankees.

The Tigers (-125), according to oddsmakers, are moneyline favorites in this game against the Yankees (+105) This matchup carries a total of 7.5 runs (over -120; under +100).

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Tigers vs. Yankees Game Info

  • Date: Sunday, August 18, 2024
  • Time: 7:10 p.m. ET
  • Location: Williamsport, Pennsylvania
  • Venue: Muncy Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field
  • TV Channel: ESPN
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Tigers -125
  • Moneyline Underdog: Yankees +105
  • Over/Under: 7.5 runs (Over: -120, Under: +100)

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Tigers Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Skubal (14-4 with a 2.53 ERA and 180 strikeouts in 149 1/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Tigers, his 25th of the season.
  • In his last outing on Tuesday against the Seattle Mariners, the lefty tossed six innings, giving up one earned run while surrendering three hits.
  • Skubal is trying to continue a second-game quality start streak in this outing.
  • Skubal will try to prolong a 10-game streak of lasting five or more innings (he’s averaging 6.2 innings per appearance).
  • He has had six appearances this season in which he kept his opponents to zero earned runs.

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Tigers Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Tigers average one home run per game to rank 23rd in MLB action with 126 total home runs.
  • Detroit is 21st in MLB, slugging .384.
  • The Tigers’ .231 batting average ranks 27th in MLB.
  • Detroit is the 21st-highest scoring team in baseball, averaging 4.2 runs per game (515 total).
  • The Tigers are 28th in baseball with an on-base percentage of .295.
  • The Tigers strike out 8.7 times per game to rank 20th in MLB.
  • Detroit’s 3.86 team ERA ranks 10th among all MLB pitching staffs.
  • The pitching staff for Detroit has a collective 8.6 K/9, which ranks 14th in MLB.
  • Pitchers for the Tigers combine for the No. 4-ranked WHIP in the majors (1.198).

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