Toronto Blue Jays vs Detroit Tigers Betting Pick & Prediction for 5/17

MLB game preview

The Toronto Blue Jays will play against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit. This MLB regular season game takes place on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 1:40 PM. Fans can watch the game on SNET.

The Blue Jays enter with a record of 20-25 and are third in the AL East. They have won four out of their last ten games. The Tigers hold a 20-26 record, also ranking third in their division, the AL Central. They have struggled recently, winning only two of their last ten games. The weather forecast predicts a mild day with light rain. Kevin Gausman will pitch for Toronto, while Jack Flaherty takes the mound for Detroit.

Toronto Blue Jays Team Preview

The Toronto Blue Jays recently played a three-game series against the Detroit Tigers. They won the last game by a score of 2-1. Yohendrick Piñango hit a home run and drove in a run, while Mason Fluharty had a solid pitching performance with three strikeouts in 1 1/3 innings.

Toronto’s offense shows potential, with Kazuma Okamoto leading the team with 10 home runs and 27 RBIs. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has a batting average of .280, contributing to the lineup. The team’s overall batting average stands at .243, which ranks 11th in the league.

The Blue Jays’ pitching staff has a 4.02 ERA, placing them 13th in the league. Kevin Gausman is set to start the next game with a season record of 2-3 and a 3.86 ERA. The pitching staff’s strikeout total is 409, which ranks them 5th in the league.

Blue Jays vs Tigers Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Toronto Blue Jays vs. Detroit Tigers
  • Venue: Comerica Park in Detroit, MI
  • Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Blue Jays Moneyline -136, Tigers Moneyline +114

Detroit Tigers Team Preview

The Detroit Tigers have had a mixed run in their recent games. They lost their last game against the Toronto Blue Jays by a score of 2-1. Despite the loss, Casey Mize had a strong outing, pitching six innings without allowing an earned run.

In the game before that, the Tigers secured a close 3-2 win over the Blue Jays. Dillon Dingler contributed with two hits, while Riley Greene added an RBI double. Brenan Hanifee started on the mound, giving up one earned run in his single inning of work.

Looking at the season stats, the Tigers hold a .241 batting average, ranking 12th in the league. Their pitching staff has an ERA of 3.94, placing them 12th as well. Jack Flaherty, the probable starter for the next game, has struggled with a 5.73 ERA this season.

BTB Betting Pick

The Toronto Blue Jays are favored with a moneyline of -136 against the Detroit Tigers, who have a moneyline of +114. The Blue Jays have a slight edge in team batting average and strikeouts. With their stronger pitching stats, the Blue Jays are the pick to win the game with a projected score of 5-4.

The total for the game is set at 8.0, with the over at -105 and the under at -115. Both teams have similar home run numbers, and their pitching stats suggest a competitive game. The projected total score is 9, so the recommendation is to take the over for this game.