New York Yankees vs. Detroit Tigers Total Pick

New York Yankees vs. Detroit Tigers
Date: Tuesday, August 29th, 6:40 ET
Location: Comerica Park
TV: BSDET
Money Line: Yankees +105/Tigers -126
Total Line: 8.5

Betting Preview

Here’s our betting preview for the upcoming MLB clash between the Detroit Tigers and the Yankees on Tuesday, August 29th at Comerica Park. We provide you with a comprehensive analysis, odds, and predictions to help with your handicapping decision or tail our expert based on the projected lineups and listed starting pitchers.

Betting Odds

Yankees vs. Tigers Projected Lineup

	Batting Order	Position
Isiah Kiner-Falefa	1	LF
Aaron Judge	2	RF
Gleyber Torres	3	2B
Giancarlo Stanton	4	DH
Harrison Bader	5	CF
Anthony Volpe	6	SS
DJ LeMahieu	7	1B
Kyle Higashioka	8	C
Oswald Peraza	9	3B
Michael King	–	SP

	Batting Order	Position
Akil Baddoo	1	LF
Riley Greene	2	CF
Spencer Torkelson	3	1B
Kerry Carpenter	4	RF
Matt Vierling	5	3B
Miguel Cabrera	6	DH
Javier Báez	7	SS
Zach McKinstry	8	2B
Jake Rogers	9	C
Tarik Skubal	–	SP

Straight Up/Over-Under/ Runline Record

New York Yankees: 63-68 SU / OU 61-65 / Runline 62-69

Detroit Tigers: 59-72 SU / OU 65-62 / Runline 69-62For the season, the Yankees have put together a record of 63-68, including going just 3-7 over their last ten games. In the AL East standings, they are 5th, trailing by 19 games. This year, they have gone 36-33 at home and 27-35 on the road with an overall series mark of 16-20-7.

• The Yankees have covered the runline in 47.3% of their games and have an average run margin of -0.2
• The Yankees have been favored in 61.1% of their games and have runline records of 31-38 and 31-31 at home and on the road, respectively
• So far, the Yankees have an over/under record of just 61-65.

Heading into their game vs. the Yankees, the Tigers have a record of 59-72 and have dropped three straight games. In the AL Central, they are in 3rd place and have an overall series record of 17-22-5. At home, they have gone 28-38 and 31-34 on the road.

• The Tigers have three straight losses vs. the runline and have a season-long run margin of -0.9.
• The Tigers have been favored in 17.6% of their games and have runline records of 33-33 and 36-29 at home and on the road, respectively
• The over has hit in 51% of the Tigers’ 131 games at 65-62.

Pitching Matchup




Michael King has an overall record of 3-5, and will get the start for the Yankees. With 42 appearances, his ERA currently stands at 3.13, while his K/9 figure is 10.7. Additionally, he has a FIP of 3.52 and an OBP of .294.

Michael King is coming off an outing in which he gave up one run across just 2 2/3 innings of work. King took a no-decision in the Yankees’ 6-5 loss to the Nationals.




Tarik Skubal has taken the mound nine times this season and has a record of 3-2. Skubal is on a two game streak of not allowing a home-run. His current slugging percentage allowed sits at .337 and he has struckout a total of 50 batters. So far, his WHIP sits at 1.08.

Most recently, Skubal lasted six innings vs. the Cubs in what ended being a 6-4 loss for the Tigers. In the game, Skubal allowed six hits and four earned runs.

Yankees vs. Tigers Offense Outlook

This season, the Yankees are one of the top power hitting lineups in the league, with 183 home runs (6th). This has led to an average of 4.2 runs per game and a collective batting average of .228. At home, their slugging percentage is .414, compared to .365 on the road.

New York Yankees Top Hitters On The Road




New York Yankees Top Hitters: Last Five Games




On offense, Detroit is 24th in the league with an average of 4 runs per game. When looking at their home run numbers, they are 21st, having hit 134 homers. Their overall batting average is .234, including .219 on the road and .234 at home.

Detroit Tigers Top Bats




Detroit Tigers Top Hitters: Last Five Games




Free MLB Pick

Take the Under 8.5