New York (74-64) vs Detroit (80-59)
September 2, 2025 at 06:40 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Detroit +110 — Over/Under: 8.5
In this article we will formulate a Mets vs Tigers prediction for this MLB game on Tuesday, September 2nd at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
New York Mets Betting Preview
The New York Mets are 74-64 this year after they won game one by a score of 10-8 on Monday afternoon. New York blew an early 6-3 lead, but they scored four runs in the sixth and seventh innings to get the win. The Mets recorded eight hits in the game and they were led by Soto, who went 2-3 with one home run and six RBIs in the win. New York started Manaea, who allowed eight hits and five earned runs over 3.2 innings, while Stanek picked up the win and Diaz got the save.
Prior to this series, the Mets lost three out of four against the Marlins, but did sweep the Phillies in three games before that. New York has lost three of their last five games and they are currently second in the NL East standings. The New York pitching staff has a 3.89 ERA with a 1.32 WHIP and a .243 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 660 runs with a .250 batting average and a .329 on base percentage this season. Pete Alonso has led New York with 31 home runs and 110 RBIs, while Juan Soto has added 36 home runs and 90 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for New York is Nolan McLean, who is 3-0 with a 0.89 ERA and a 0.69 WHIP over 20.1 innings pitched this year.
Detroit Tigers Betting Preview
The Detroit Tigers are 80-59 this season after they lost game one to start this series on Monday afternoon. Detroit led 1-0 in the first and they were tied at six in the fifth, but the pitching staff fell apart and the offense couldn’t keep up in the loss. The Tigers recorded 14 hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Perez, who went 1-5 with one home run and three RBIs in the loss. Detroit started Morton, who allowed five hits and six earned runs over 3.2 innings, while Sommers picked up the loss out of the bullpen.
Prior to this series, the Tigers won two out of three against the Royals, but lost all three against the Athletics before that. Detroit has lost six of their last eight games and they are currently first in the AL Central standings. The Detroit pitching staff has a 3.84 ERA with a 1.23 WHIP and a .239 opponent batting average, while the offense has scored 669 runs with a .250 batting average and a .319 on base percentage this season. Riley Greene has led Detroit with 32 home runs and 101 RBIs, while Spencer Torkelson has added 28 home runs and 70 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Detroit is Sawyer Gipson-Long, who is 0-1 with a 4.32 ERA and a 1.04 WHIP over 25.0 innings pitched this season.
Why the Mets will beat the Tigers
The Tigers have lost seven of their last eight night games against NL East opponents that held a winning record.
The Mets have won six of their last seven night games after playing the previous day.
The Mets have covered the run line in nine of their last 10 road games against AL Central opponents.
The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in nine of their last 10 night games following a home loss.
The Tigers have trailed after 3 innings in three of their last four night games.
Total Runs Facts
Eleven of the Tigers’ last 13 home games have gone OVER the total runs line.
Four of the Mets’ last five games have gone OVER the total runs line.
The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Mets’ last four games at Comerica Park.
The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Tigers’ last four night games at Comerica Park.
Detroit Tigers Player Prop Facts
Jake Rogers has hit a home run in three of his last four appearances with the Tigers against NL opponents.
Riley Greene has recorded a Double in each of the Tigers’ last three games at Comerica Park against NL opponents that held a winning record.
Gleyber Torres has recorded at least one hit in each of the Tigers’ last 11 games against NL opponents that held a winning record.
New York Mets Player Prop Facts
Juan Soto has hit a home run in seven of his last nine road appearances against AL Central opponents.
Starling Marte has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 11 appearances at Comerica Park.
Mets vs Tigers Prediction
New York was able to get a much needed win in game one of this series on Monday, but their pitching staff continues to have struggles. The Mets are 29-37 on the road this year, while the Tigers are 44-26 at home. Detroit has alternated wins and losses over their last five games and they are starting Gipson-Long, who has allowed seven earned runs in his last 13.2 innings. New York is going with McLean, who has allowed a total of two earned runs in his 20.1 innings pitched. We have seen this Detroit team go through dry spells at the plate and I think they are going to struggle here. Take the Mets to win.