Detroit Tigers vs New York Mets Betting Pick & Prediction for 5/12

MLB game preview

The Detroit Tigers will visit the New York Mets for a regular season game at Citi Field. The Tigers have a record of 19-22 and are ranked fourth in the AL Central division. They are coming off a win, with a 4-6 record in their last ten games.

The Mets hold a record of 15-25 and are fifth in the NL East division. They have lost their last two games but have an even 5-5 record in their last ten. The game will take place on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 7:10 PM under clear skies.

Detroit Tigers Team Preview

The Detroit Tigers recently played several games against the Kansas City Royals and Boston Red Sox. They managed a win against the Royals on May 10th, with a score of 6-3. In that game, Gage Workman hit a home run and the team had a total of nine hits.

Riley Greene has been a key player for the Tigers. In the last five games, he consistently got hits, including a standout performance on May 8th where he went 3 for 4 with a run. Greene’s batting average is .317, making him one of the top performers on the team.

The Tigers will have Jack Flaherty starting against the New York Mets. Flaherty has struggled this season with a 5.56 ERA and has not yet secured a win. The team will look to improve their pitching and hitting to get back on track in their upcoming games.

Tigers vs Mets Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Detroit Tigers vs. New York Mets
  • Venue: Citi Field in New York, NY
  • Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Tigers Moneyline +126, Mets Moneyline -151

New York Mets Team Preview

The New York Mets have had a mixed bag of results in recent games. They won against the Colorado Rockies on May 6th with a score of 10-5, showing strong hitting with 15 hits and 2 home runs. However, they faced losses in three of their next four games, including two close losses to the Arizona Diamondbacks.

The Mets’ hitting stats for the season show room for improvement. They hold a batting average of .222, which ranks 20th in the league. Their on-base percentage and slugging percentage are also in the lower half, standing at .286 and .341, respectively.

On the mound, the Mets have performed better. Their pitching staff holds an ERA of 3.85, ranking 10th in the league. Freddy Peralta, the probable starter for the next game, has a 3.12 ERA with 43 strikeouts in the season so far.

BTB Betting Pick

The Mets are favored to win with a moneyline of -151. The Tigers have a moneyline of +126. The Mets have a better batting average and on-base percentage than the Tigers. The Mets also have a slightly better ERA. With these factors, picking the Mets to win is a sound choice. The projected score is Mets 4, Tigers 3.

The total for the game is set at 7.5. Both teams have solid pitching, with the Mets having a slightly better ERA. The Tigers have the most doubles in the league, but their batting average is lower. Given the pitching stats and projected score, the pick is under 7.5. The projected total is 7 runs.