MLB Prop Bets: Detroit Tigers vs Boston Red Sox (May 4, 2026)
The Boston Red Sox (13-21) face the Detroit Tigers (18-17) at Comerica Park on Monday at 6:40pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Payton Tolle is the probable pitcher for the Red Sox, while Tarik Skubal is the probable pitcher for the Tigers. The Tigers are favored to win at -240, while the Red Sox are at +194. The total runs line is set at 7.0, with OVER at +100 and UNDER at -120.
- The Red Sox (-120) have an 11-23 Run Line record this season, while the Tigers (+100) hold a record of 16-19.
- The Red Sox have a 16-17-1 O/U record this season (meaning 16 games have gone over the total runs line, 17 have gone under and one has resulted in a push). The Tigers have a 16-18-1 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Red Sox are averaging 3.8 runs per game this season (27th in the league). Comparatively, the Tigers are averaging +0.7 more at 4.5 runs (T13th).
- In the field, the Red Sox are allowing 4.4 runs per game this season (T14th in the league), while the Tigers are allowing an average of 4.0 runs (6th).
Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Red Sox are at .235 (ranking 21st in the Major leagues), while the Tigers are batting .251 (10th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Tigers have hit 35 (T17th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Red Sox have managed 23 (28th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Red Sox have recorded 125 RBIs to rank 27th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Tigers have recorded 151 RBIs to rank T11th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Tigers have an earned run average of 3.81 this season (9th in the Majors), while The Red Sox have an ERA of 4.24 (16th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Red Sox have recorded 268 this season, ranking T24th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Tigers rank 16th for total strikeouts, recording 286.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .239 against the Tigers this season (14th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Red Sox's opponents are at .252 (20th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Sox | 3-11-20 | 1-3-12 | 2-8-8 | 1-7-15 | 2-4-5 | 0-0-0 | 1-2-7 |
| Tigers | 8-6-21 | 5-1-9 | 3-5-12 | 8-5-12 | 0-1-9 | 0-0-0 | 3-3-4 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Sox | 10-14-10 | 7-5-4 | 3-9-6 | 7-8-8 | 3-6-2 | 0-0-0 | 3-4-3 |
| Tigers | 15-13-7 | 9-4-2 | 6-9-5 | 14-7-4 | 1-6-3 | 0-0-0 | 5-4-1 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -190 and the YRFI is paying +145.
- The NRFI is 19-15 in Red Sox games this season. The Tigers have a 20-15 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Red Sox recorded an 8-6 victory over the Tigers at Fenway Park when these teams last met on April 20. Carlos Narvaez went yard en route to that victory, hitting a home run to go with an RBI.
