Blue Jays vs Tigers Prediction 5/15/2026 Today’s MLB Picks

In this article we will formulate a Blue Jays vs Tigers prediction for this MLB game on Friday, May 15th at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup. 

Toronto Blue Jays Betting Preview

The Toronto Blue Jays are 19-24 this year after they lost two out of three against the Rays by scores of 5-8, 6-7, and 5-3. In game three, Toronto tied the game at one in the eighth inning and they scored four in the 10th to escape with the win. The Blue Jays recorded six hits in the game and they were led by Varsho, who went 1-4 with one home run and four RBIs. Cease allowed three hits and one earned run over 7.0 innings, while Hoffman picked up the win in relief. Prior to that series, Toronto won two out of three against the Angels, but lost all three against the Rays before that. 

This season, Toronto has a 4.13 ERA with a 1.30 WHIP and a .251 opponent batting average, while they have scored 180 runs with a .246 batting average and a .311 on base percentage. Kazuma Okamoto has led the Blue Jays with 10 home runs and 27 RBIs, while Jesus Sanchez has added five home runs and 18 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Toronto is Trey Yesavage, who is 1-1 with a 0.68 ERA and a 1.35 WHIP over 13.1 innings pitched this year. 

Detroit Tigers Betting Preview

The Detroit Tigers are 19-25 this season after they lost all three against the Mets by scores of 2-10, 2-3, and 4-9. In game three, Detroit led 3-0 in the first inning, but they allowed the next eight runs for the ugly loss. The Tigers recorded seven hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Workman, who went 2-4 with one home run and three RBIs. Montero allowed four hits and four earned runs over 4.2 innings for the loss, while Holton allowed two earned runs in relief. Prior to that series, Detroit lost two out of three against the Royals and all three against the Red Sox. 

This season, Detroit has a 4.07 ERA with a 1.33 WHIP and a .243 opponent batting average, while they have scored 183 runs with a .242 batting average and a .324 on base percentage. Dillon Dingler has led the Tigers with eight home runs and 28 RBIs, while Riley Greene has added four home runs and 22 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Detroit is Ty Madden, who is 0-0 with a 2.45 ERA and a 0.73 WHIP over 11.0 innings pitched this season. 

Why the Detroit Tigers will win

• The Blue Jays have lost each of their last four games as favorites against the Tigers following a win.
• The Tigers have won six of their last seven games as home underdogs against AL East opponents following a loss.
• The underdogs have covered the run line in 15 of the last 16 games between the Blue Jays and Tigers.
• The Blue Jays have failed to cover the run line in nine of their last 10 games as road favorites against AL Central opponents following a home win.
• The Blue Jays have trailed after 3 innings in five of their last six games at Comerica Park against opponents that held a losing record.

Why the Toronto Blue Jays will win

• The Tigers have lost each of their last six night games against AL East opponents.
• The Blue Jays have won six of their last seven night games at Comerica Park following a win.
• The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six home games against AL East opponents following a road loss.
• The Blue Jays have covered the run line in four of their last five night games against American League opponents.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Tigers’ last four games as home underdogs have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Four of the Blue Jays’ last five games have gone OVER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in seven of the Tigers’ last eight games as home underdogs against AL East opponents.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in eight of the Blue Jays’ last 10 games as road favorites.

Detroit Tigers Player Prop Facts

• Spencer Torkelson has hit a home run in three of the Tigers’ last five games against the Blue Jays at Comerica Park.
• Riley Greene has recorded at least one hit in each of the Tigers’ last nine games.
• Riley Greene ranks 4th amongst qualified players for Batting Average (.331) this season.

Toronto Blue Jays Player Prop Facts

• Daulton Varsho has hit a home run in two of his last three road appearances against the Tigers.
• George Springer has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 12 appearances in night games against AL teams that held a losing record.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Tigers rank 27th in the league for steals this season (19).
• The Tigers rank 7th in the league for home runs allowed this season (39).
• The Blue Jays rank 29th in the league for steals this season (16).
• The Blue Jays rank 27th in the league for walks this season (129).

Blue Jays vs Tigers Prediction 

Detroit comes into this matchup after losing another game on Thursday and they have really struggled over the last few series. The Tigers are 12-6 at home this year, while the Blue Jays are 6-13 on the road. Toronto has lost three of their last four games and they have allowed 6+ runs in all three of those losses. The Jays are starting Yesavage, who has allowed one earned run over 13.1 innings, while Madden has allowed three earned runs over 11.0 innings. Detroit is dealing with a ton of injuries and they are showing almost no fight, so take the Blue Jays here.

David Racey's Pick: Blue Jays ML