Detroit Tigers vs New York Mets Betting Pick & Prediction for 5/13

MLB game preview

The Detroit Tigers will play against the New York Mets at Citi Field in New York. The game is part of the MLB regular season and will take place on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 7:10 PM. The weather forecast predicts overcast clouds with a breezy wind blowing in.

The Tigers hold a record of 19-23 and rank 4th in the AL Central. Meanwhile, the Mets have a record of 16-25 and are 5th in the NL East. Detroit’s manager is A.J. Hinch, while Carlos Mendoza manages the Mets. Framber Valdez will pitch for the Tigers, and Christian Scott will take the mound for the Mets.

Detroit Tigers Team Preview

The Detroit Tigers recently faced some challenges. They lost to the New York Mets by a score of 10-2. Despite the loss, Dillon Dingler managed to hit a home run, which was the only homer for the Tigers in that game.

In their previous win against the Kansas City Royals, the Tigers secured a 6-3 victory. Gage Workman played well, hitting a home run and driving in two runs. Riley Greene also contributed with two hits, including a double.

The Tigers have been hitting consistently with a team batting average of .243. They rank first in doubles with 80 this season. Framber Valdez is expected to start on the mound, holding a 4.57 ERA and 35 strikeouts this season.

Tigers vs Mets Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Detroit Tigers vs. New York Mets
  • Venue: Citi Field in New York, NY
  • Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Tigers Moneyline -110, Mets Moneyline -109, Tigers Runline -1.5 (+150), Mets Runline +1.5 (-180), Total Over 8.0 (-109), Total Under 8.0 (-112)

New York Mets Team Preview

The New York Mets recently secured a win against the Detroit Tigers. They managed to score 10 runs with 13 hits. Freddy Peralta pitched well, allowing only 2 earned runs in 6 innings.

In another game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Mets lost by a score of 5-1. They only managed 4 hits in that game. Huascar Brazobán struggled on the mound, giving up 2 earned runs in just 1 inning.

Against the Diamondbacks on May 8th, the Mets won 3-1. Mark Vientos hit a home run, contributing to the team’s 5 hits. Nolan McLean had a strong performance as the starting pitcher, going 6 innings with only 1 earned run.

BTB Betting Pick

The game between the Tigers and the Mets has close moneyline odds. The Tigers are at -110, while the Mets are at -109. The Tigers have a slightly better hitting rank, and their pitching is solid. Based on these factors, the pick is for the Tigers to win. The projected score is Tigers 5, Mets 4.

The total for the game is set at 8.0. The Tigers have a strong batting average and on-base percentage, while the Mets have a lower batting average. Both teams have decent pitching, but the Tigers’ higher rank in doubles suggests potential for extra runs. The pick is to take the over 8.0, with the projected total being 9 runs.