MLB Prop Bets: Detroit Tigers vs New York Yankees (June 22, 2026)
The New York Yankees (46-30) face the Detroit Tigers (33-44) at Comerica Park on Monday at 6:10pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Gerrit Cole is the probable pitcher for the Yankees, while Framber Valdez is the probable pitcher for the Tigers. The Yankees are favored to win at -131, while the Tigers are at +108. The total runs line is set at 8.5, with OVER at -101 and UNDER at -119.
- The Yankees (+128) have a 40-36 Run Line record this season, while the Tigers (-155) hold a record of 36-41.
- The Yankees have a 34-37-5 O/U record this season (meaning 34 games have gone over the total runs line, 37 have gone under and five have resulted in a push). The Tigers have a 34-41-2 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Yankees are averaging 5.1 runs per game this season (4th in the league). Comparatively, the Tigers are averaging only 4.1 (25th).
- In the field, the Yankees are allowing only 3.6 runs per game this season (2nd in the league), while the Tigers are allowing an average of 4.1 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 Yankees are at .245 (ranking 14th in the Major leagues), while the Tigers are batting .235 (24th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Tigers have hit 86 (17th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Yankees have managed 114 (1st).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Yankees have been outstanding this season, recording 372 RBIs to rank 5th in the MLB. Comparatively, the Tigers have performed poorly in this area, recording only 301 RBIs to rank 25th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Tigers have an earned run average of 3.83 this season (7th in the Majors), while The Yankees have an ERA of 3.35 (1st).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Yankees have recorded 664 this season, ranking 12th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Tigers rank 20th for total strikeouts, recording 615.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .239 against the Tigers this season (13th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Yankees' opponents are at .225 (3rd).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 25-14-37 | 14-7-16 | 11-7-21 | 22-12-35 | 3-2-2 | 0-0-0 | 2-3-5 |
| Tigers | 21-12-44 | 9-5-23 | 12-7-21 | 13-8-21 | 8-4-23 | 0-0-0 | 4-1-5 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 39-18-19 | 18-7-12 | 21-11-7 | 34-17-18 | 5-1-1 | 0-0-0 | 6-3-1 |
| Tigers | 33-29-15 | 16-14-7 | 17-15-8 | 19-16-7 | 14-13-8 | 0-0-0 | 4-4-2 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -115 and the YRFI is paying -110.
- The NRFI is 36-40 in Yankees games this season. The Tigers have a 41-36 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Yankees recorded a 9-3 victory over the Tigers at Yankee Stadium when these teams last met on September 11, 2025. Aaron Judge was crushing the ball in that matchup, hitting 2 home runs and recording 2 RBIs.
