| MATCHUP | Boston Red Sox | Detroit Tigers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 14-21 | 18-18 |
| Spread | +1.5 -136 | -1.5 113 |
| Moneyline | +153 | -186 |
| Total | Over 8 (-118) | Under 8 (-102) |
| Where | Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan | |
| When | Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | |
| Time | 06:40 PM EDT | |
| TV | MLB.TV | |
Detroit Tigers Preview
The Detroit Tigers have a 18-18 record this season and are sitting in the first place of the AL Central. They have a 12-4 home record and are coming off a 4-5 loss at home against the Red Sox. Their previous three games were a 7-1 win and a 5-1 win, and a 4-5 loss at home against the Rangers.
The Tigers have a .247 batting average this season, .328 OBP and .400 Slugging percentage. Detroit’s pitching staff has a 3.84 ERA and 1.32 WHIP. Kevin McGonigle is the team’s best hitter with a .315 batting average. Dillon Dingler leads the team in RBI with 25, and Kerry Carpenter adds a team‑high 6 home runs.
Framber Valdez (L) is the projected starting pitcher for the Tigers, and he has a 2-1 record, 3.35 ERA and 1.26 WHIP.
Boston Red Sox Preview
The Boston Red Sox have a 14-21 record this season and are sitting in the fifth place of the AL East. They have a 8-11 away record and are coming off a 5-4 win on the road against the Tigers. Their previous three games were a 1-3 loss and a 3-6 loss, and a 3-1 win at home against the Astros.
The Red Sox have a .237 batting average this season, .316 OBP and .355 Slugging percentage. Boston’s pitching staff has a 4.14 ERA and 1.31 WHIP. Wilyer Abreu is the team’s best hitter with a .297 batting average. Willson Contreras leads the team in RBI with 21, also adding a team‑high 7 home runs.
Jovani Moran (L) is the projected starting pitcher for the Red Sox, and he has a 0-0 record, 2.33 ERA and 1.09 WHIP.
Boston Red Sox @ Detroit Tigers Betting Trends: May 5, 2026
- Probable Starting Pitcher: Framber Valdez Record this season: 2-1 ERA: 3.35
- Home Record: 1-0
- Last 5 against Red Sox: 3-1
Why the Detroit Tigers will win
- The Tigers have won each of their last eight games as favorites against the Red Sox following a loss.
- The Red Sox have lost each of their last seven games as underdogs against the Tigers following a win.
- The Red Sox have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six night games against AL Central opponents.
- The Tigers have covered the run line in seven of their last eight games against the Red Sox.
- The Tigers have led after 3 innings in four of their last five games as favorites against AL East opponents.
- The Tigers have led after 5 innings in four of their last five games as home favorites.
- The Red Sox have lost the first inning in three of their last four road games against AL Central opponents.
- Probable Starting Pitcher: Jovani Moran Record this season: 0-0 ERA: 2.33
- Road Record: 0-0
- Last 5 against Tigers: 0-1
Why the Boston Red Sox will win
- The Tigers have lost four of their last five games as home favorites against AL East opponents.
- The Red Sox have won four of their last six games as underdogs against AL Central opponents following a road win.
- The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last 11 Tuesday games as favorites.
- The Red Sox have covered the run line in each of their last seven games as road underdogs against AL Central opponents.
- The Tigers have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last five Tuesday home games.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the last four games between the Red Sox and Tigers at Comerica Park have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Five of the Red Sox’s last six road games against AL Central opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of Brayan Bello’s last seven appearances as a starter.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Tigers’ last eight Tuesday night games.
Detroit Tigers Player Prop Facts
- Spencer Torkelson has hit a home run in each of his last two appearances with the Tigers as home favorites against the Red Sox.
- Framber Valdez has recorded six or more strikeouts in each of his last four home appearances against AL East opponents.
- Javier Baez has recorded at least one hit in each of his last nine appearances against AL East opponents.
- Framber Valdez has recorded a win in three of his last four appearances against the Red Sox.
- Kevin McGonigle ranks T10th in the league in Hits (41) this season.
Boston Red Sox Player Prop Facts
- Jarren Duran has hit a home run in three of the Red Sox’s last four games.
- Trevor Story has recorded at least one hit in each of his last eight road appearances after playing the previous day.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Tigers rank 3rd in the league for doubles this season (66).
- The Tigers rank 28th in the league for steals this season (14).
- The Red Sox rank 29th in the league for slugging percentage this season (.355).
- The Red Sox rank 28th in the league for home runs this season (24).
Red Sox vs Tigers Prediction
The Red Sox are 4-2 in their last 6 meetings against the Tigers and have won their last two visits in Detroit. Their last three meetings have gone over the total.
In this Red Sox vs Tigers Prediction, the Tigers are coming as -185 home favorites. Valdez takes the mound for the Tigers and he has been excellent this season and has two earned runs or less in his last four starts. The Tigers have been very strong at home and have a better offense and I like them in a bounce-back spot today against a Red Sox team that is going for a bullpen game. Take the Tigers on the moneyline.