Yankees vs Tigers Prediction 6/22/2026 Today’s MLB Picks

In this article we will formulate a Yankees vs Tigers prediction for this MLB game on Monday, June 22nd at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup. 

New York Yankees Betting Preview

The New York Yankees are 46-30 this season after they lost two out of three against the Reds by scores of 5-0, 2-10, and 1-4. In game three, New York led 1-0 in the third inning, but failed to score over the last six innings for the loss. The Yankees recorded seven hits and they committed two errors in the game, while they were led by Rice, who went 2-3 with one home run and one RBI. Rodriguez allowed four hits and three earned runs over 4.0 innings for the loss, while Doval allowed one earned run in relief. Prior to that series, New York won two out of three against the White Sox and two out of three against the Blue Jays. 

This season, New York has a 3.35 ERA with a 1.18 WHIP and a .225 opponent batting average, while they have scored 389 runs with a .245 batting average and a .332 on base percentage. Ben Rice has led the Yankees with 22 home runs and 53 RBIs, while Cody Bellinger has added 11 home runs and 49 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for New York is Gerrit Cole, who is 2-1 with a 2.57 ERA and a 1.00 WHIP over 28.0 innings pitched this season. 

Detroit Tigers Betting Preview

The Detroit Tigers are 33-44 this year after they swept the White Sox in three games by scores of 4-3, 4-1, and 5-4. In game three, Detroit trailed 3-1 in the seventh inning, but they tied the game in the ninth and won it in the 10th. The Tigers recorded 13 hits in the game and they were led by Dingler, who went 2-5 with one home run and two RBIs. Montero allowed six hits and three earned runs over 7.0 innings, while Vest picked up the win in relief. Prior to that series, Detroit lost two out of three against the Astros and both games against the Guardians. 

This season, Detroit has a 3.83 ERA with a 1.27 WHIP and a .239 opponent batting average, while they have scored 314 runs with a .235 batting average and a .315 on base percentage. Dillon Dingler has led the Tigers with 18 home runs and 55 RBIs, while Riley Greene has added eight home runs and 33 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Detroit is Framber Valdez, who is 3-5 with a 4.09 ERA and a 1.35 WHIP over 83.2 innings pitched this year. 

Why the Detroit Tigers will win

• The home team has won eight of the Tigers’ last nine games.
• The Yankees have lost four of their last five Monday games as road favorites against AL Central opponents.
• The Tigers have covered the run line in nine of their last 10 games against AL East opponents that held a winning record.
• The Yankees have failed to cover the run line in five of their last six games at Comerica Park.
• The Yankees have trailed after 3 innings in three of their last four games at Comerica Park.
• The Yankees have trailed after 5 innings in three of their last four games at Comerica Park.

Why the New York Yankees will win

• The Yankees have won each of their last eight road games against AL Central opponents.
• The Tigers have lost each of their last four games against AL East opponents following a home win.
• The Yankees have covered the run line in eight of their last nine night games against the Tigers at Comerica Park following a loss.
• The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four games after going to extra innings.
• The Tigers have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last three night games at Comerica Park against AL East opponents.

Total Runs Facts

• Six of the Tigers’ last seven home games after going to extra innings have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Seven of the Yankees’ last nine road games have gone OVER the total runs line.
• There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of the Tigers’ last four games as underdogs against AL East opponents.
• There has been no run scored during the first inning in four of Gerrit Cole’s last five road appearances as a starter.

Detroit Tigers Player Prop Facts

• Kerry Carpenter has hit a home run in three of his last five appearances in night games against AL teams that held a winning record.
• Framber Valdez has recorded five or more strikeouts in each of his seven previous appearances with the Tigers as underdogs.
• Javier Baez has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 12 appearances with the Tigers as underdogs against AL East opponents.

New York Yankees Player Prop Facts

• Jazz Chisholm has hit a home run in each of his last two appearances with the Yankees as road favorites against AL Central opponents.
• Gerrit Cole has recorded six or more strikeouts in each of his last six road appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
• Gerrit Cole has recorded a win in each of his last six appearances in night games against AL teams that held a losing record.
• Trent Grisham has recorded at least one hit in each of his last seven appearances against AL opponents.
• Ben Rice ranks T4th in the league in Home Runs (21) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Tigers rank 27th in the league for hits this season (585).
• The Tigers rank T4th in the league for home runs allowed this season (74).
• The Yankees rank 1st in the league for ERA this season (3.34).
• The Yankees rank 1st in the league for home runs allowed this season (68).

Yankees vs Tigers Prediction 

Detroit comes into this matchup with some momentum after sweeping the White Sox and they have scored 13 runs in their last three games. The Tigers are 21-16 at home this year, while the Yankees are 24-15 on the road. New York has lost three of their last four games and they have scored two runs or fewer in all three of those losses. The Yankees are starting Cole, who has allowed two earned runs or fewer in four of his last five starts, while Valdez has allowed one earned run or fewer in three of his last five starts. Detroit has the momentum, but we have to take Cole at this price. Take the Yankees here.

David Racey's Pick: Yankees ML