MLB Prop Bets: New York Mets vs Detroit Tigers (May 13, 2026)
The Detroit Tigers (19-23) face the New York Mets (16-25) at Citi Field on Wednesday at 7:10pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Framber Valdez is the probable pitcher for the Tigers, while Christian Scott is the probable pitcher for the Mets. The Tigers are favored to win at -116, while the Mets are at -104. The total runs line is set at 8.0, with OVER at -108 and UNDER at -112.
- The Tigers (+145) have a 19-23 Run Line record this season, while the Mets (-176) hold a record of 16-25.
- The Tigers have a 20-21-1 O/U record this season (meaning 20 games have gone over the total runs line, 21 have gone under and one has resulted in a push). The Mets have a 15-24-2 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Tigers are averaging 4.2 runs per game this season (17th in the league). Comparatively, the Mets are averaging only 3.6 (29th).
- In the field, the Tigers are allowing 4.3 runs per game this season (14th in the league), while the Mets are allowing an average of 4.2 runs (12th).
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 Tigers are at .243 (ranking 14th in the Major leagues), while the Mets are batting .225 (28th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Mets have hit 31 (27th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Tigers have managed 38 (23rd).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Tigers have recorded 168 RBIs to rank T19th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Mets have recorded 141 RBIs to rank 29th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Mets have an earned run average of 3.80 this season (9th in the Majors), while The Tigers have an ERA of 3.99 (14th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Tigers have recorded 350 this season, ranking 17th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Mets rank 3rd for total strikeouts, recording 387.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .232 against the Mets this season (10th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Tigers' opponents are at .243 (19th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | 8-8-26 | 5-2-11 | 3-6-15 | 8-6-13 | 0-2-13 | 0-0-0 | 1-3-6 |
| Mets | 9-9-23 | 7-3-9 | 2-6-14 | 9-6-16 | 0-3-7 | 0-0-0 | 1-3-6 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | 16-16-10 | 9-6-3 | 7-10-7 | 14-9-4 | 2-7-6 | 0-0-0 | 2-4-4 |
| Mets | 13-16-12 | 8-7-4 | 5-9-8 | 11-11-9 | 2-5-3 | 0-0-0 | 2-4-4 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -130 and the YRFI is paying +100.
- The NRFI is 25-17 in Tigers games this season. The Mets have a 21-20 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Mets recorded a lopsided 10-2 victory against the Tigers at Citi Field yesterday. A.J. Ewing went yard en route to that victory, hitting a home run to go with 2 RBIs.
