MLB Prop Bets: Detroit Tigers vs Boston Red Sox (May 6, 2026)
The Boston Red Sox (15-21) face the Detroit Tigers (18-19) at Comerica Park on Wednesday at 6:40pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Sonny Gray is the probable pitcher for the Red Sox, while Jack Flaherty is the probable pitcher for the Tigers. The Tigers are favored to win at -118, while the Red Sox are at -102. The total runs line is set at 8.0, with OVER at -112 and UNDER at -108.
- The Red Sox (+154) have a 12-24 Run Line record this season, while the Tigers (-187) hold a record of 17-20.
- The Red Sox have an 18-17-1 O/U record this season (meaning 18 games have gone over the total runs line, 17 have gone under and one has resulted in a push). The Tigers have an 18-18-1 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Red Sox are averaging 4.0 runs per game this season (26th in the league). Comparatively, the Tigers are averaging +0.4 more at 4.5 runs (14th).
- In the field, the Red Sox are allowing 4.3 runs per game this season (13th in the league), while the Tigers are allowing an average of 4.2 runs (9th).
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 .240 (ranking 18th in the Major leagues), while the Tigers are batting .247 (12th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Tigers have hit 36 (19th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Red Sox have managed 27 (T27th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Red Sox have recorded 140 RBIs to rank 25th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Tigers have recorded 157 RBIs to rank 12th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Tigers have an earned run average of 3.93 this season (11th in the Majors), while The Red Sox have an ERA of 4.11 (15th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Red Sox have recorded 291 this season, ranking T20th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Tigers rank 12th for total strikeouts, recording 308.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .243 against the Tigers this season (17th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Red Sox's opponents are at .246 (18th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Sox | 4-11-21 | 1-3-12 | 3-8-9 | 1-7-16 | 3-4-5 | 0-0-0 | 2-1-7 |
| Tigers | 8-7-22 | 5-2-10 | 3-5-12 | 8-6-12 | 0-1-10 | 0-0-0 | 2-4-4 |
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 | 11-14-11 | 7-5-4 | 4-9-7 | 7-8-9 | 4-6-2 | 0-0-0 | 3-3-4 |
| Tigers | 15-14-8 | 9-5-3 | 6-9-5 | 14-8-4 | 1-6-4 | 0-0-0 | 3-5-2 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -145 and the YRFI is paying +110.
- The NRFI is 20-16 in Red Sox games this season. The Tigers have a 21-16 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Red Sox recorded an upset 10-3 victory over the Tigers at Comerica Park yesterday. Wilyer Abreu dominated at the plate in that matchup, notching 1 home run, 2 singles and an RBI. The Red Sox have now won three straight against the Tigers.
