Yankees vs Tigers

With the New York Yankees riding a three-game losing streak and despite the Detroit Tigers riding a five-game high, the game still leans toward the Pinstripes in this midweek matinee at Comerica Park. The Yankees are energized offensively, with Aaron Judge returning to full strength and already clobbering six home runs this season. Meanwhile, the Tigers — who have started strong — find themselves struggling at the plate and will once again be without Gleyber Torres (Oblique), shrinking their already thin offensive depth. Historically, Yankees starter Max Fried has dominated Detroit, posting a 1.69 ERA in his only career start against them, while Tigers Jack Flarhety fanned 4 Yankees in his only career start against them. With rosters largely healthy and playoff implications still months away, the value sits more with the Yanks’ firepower and pitching edge here. At -155, the price isn’t ideal for huge returns, but it’s justifiable given the matchup. Recommendation: Pick the Yankees to win outright with medium confidence. Grade: B+. Odds and availability are subject to change.

Coming into this rubber match, the Yankees have dropped three straight despite a strong rotation, and they’ll lean on Max Fried, who has posted a 3.07 ERA so far this season. The Tigers are riding a solid 3-game win streak, with Jack Flarhety getting the nod after a good showing in his last start. Scoring could be at a premium, especially with Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton sidelined, and Aaron Judge starting the year of colder than many expected. Detroit, though 7-4, continues to struggle with runners in scoring position and will likely find it tough against Fried. With both clubs early in the season and standings still fluid, there’s no postseason urgency to force the offense. Favoring strong arms over streaky bats makes the under at 7 enticing, though a lack of elite bullpen reliability from Detroit earns this bet a cautious Grade B. Odds and availability are subject to change.

With the Yankees fresh off three straight losses and still adjusting to the absence of Giancarlo Stanton (oblique strain), the Bronx Bombers may not be best equipped to cover the spread on the road. Detroit, despite dropping their last game, has been scrapping effectively behind an energized young rotation and productive starts from Riley Greene and Kerry Carpenter. Dane Myers is also proving to be a thorn in opponents' sides with his work at the plate. Detroit’s starter Jack Flarhety possesses enough movement to keep the Yanks chasing, especially with Aaron Judge swinging inconsistently early in the season. Historically, Tigers pitchers have contained the Yankees' core well at Comerica, making New York’s -1.5 line feel heavy-handed. With both teams sitting at 6-4 and eyeing early momentum in the AL standings, Detroit’s tighter bullpen and scrappy situational hitting give the edge to the underdogs when it comes to keeping things close late. Odds and availability are subject to change.