On Saturday, August 17, the New York Yankees (73-50) continue their weekend series against the Detroit Tigers (59-64) in Detroit.
In the series opener, Aaron Judge hit his MLB-leading 44th home run, and Gerrit Cole struck out eight in six scoreless innings, leading the Yankees to a 3-0 victory. New York currently holds a one-game lead over the Baltimore Orioles in the American League East, while the Tigers are positioned fourth in the AL Central.
Fans can find all the essential information and analysis for today’s game, including details on how to watch, the projected pitching matchup, lineup cards, recent performances, player statistics, as well as expert predictions and betting advice.
Game details for Yankees vs. Tigers
– Date: Saturday, August 17, 2024
– Time: 1:10 PM EST
– Venue: Comerica Park
– Location: Detroit, MI
– Broadcasting: YES, BSDET, MLBN
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Game odds for Yankees vs. Tigers
As of Saturday morning, the latest odds are as follows:
– Money Line: Tigers +165, Yankees -200
– Spread: Tigers +1.5 (+105), Yankees -1.5 (-125)
– Over/Under: 8.5 runs
Recent team statistics for Yankees and Tigers
– The Yankees have achieved three consecutive victories and are 6-4 in their last ten games. They have a strong away record at 41-23 and an overall run differential of +121.
– The Tigers saw their four-game winning streak end last night and are now 6-4 in their last ten games. Their home record stands at 29-32, with an overall run differential of -8.
– Gerrit Cole has been in excellent form recently, allowing only three earned runs and striking out 22 in 17 innings across three starts in August.
– Anthony Volpe managed one hit in the last game, but he is struggling, with just two hits in his last 34 at-bats, leading to a .059 batting average and 14 strikeouts in the last nine games.
Probable starting pitchers
For today’s game, the projected starting pitchers are:
– New York: Carlos Rodon (13-7, 4.18 ERA) has surrendered 61 earned runs and 117 hits, while striking out 143 in 131.1 innings.
– Detroit: Keider Montero (3-5, 5.76 ERA) has given up 35 earned runs and 57 hits, with 44 strikeouts over 54.2 innings.
Betting insights for Yankees vs. Tigers
– The Yankees have consistently covered the Run Line during their three-game winning streak.
– They have dominated recent matchups, winning 13 of their last 16 games against the Tigers.
– Carlos Rodon has secured victories in his last four starts, while Keider Montero has won his last two outings.
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Expert predictions for today’s game
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Our analytical model provides projections on the moneyline, spread, and over/under for every MLB game, factoring in previous performances, player matchups, and additional data.
For today’s matchup, experts suggest the following:
– Moneyline: Favoring the Yankees
– Spread: Recommending the Yankees on the Run Line
– Total Runs: Leaning towards the Total OVER 8.5 runs
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