Yankees vs Tigers Best Bets, Picks & Predictions (June 24)
By Michael Harrison in MLB Baseball
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- The Yankees and Tigers square off in the rubber match of their three-game set Wednesday
- Detroit is favored with Tarik Skubal squaring off against Ryan Weathers
- See the Yankees vs Tigers odds, predictions and MLB player props for June 24th
The New York Yankees (47-31) and Detroit Tigers (34-45) wrap up their three-game set at Comerica Park Wednesday evening, and it’s a great pitching matchup. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 PM ET / 3:40 PM PT in a duel between Tarik Skubal vs Ryan Weathers. Detroit is the favorite in the MLB odds, with 2025 AL Cy Young winner Skubal toeing the rubber in his third start his coming back from an elbow injury.
You can watch this contest on Detroit SportsNet and Amazon Prime Video New York. Keep reading to see the odds, my favorite bet and an MLB player props angle I’m looking to exploit.
Yankees vs Tigers Picks and Predictions
- The Pick: Yankees Moneyline (+110 at Caesars)
- Props Pick: Ryan Weathers Over 5.5 Strikeouts (-120 at Caesars)
I am taking the Yankees on the moneyline (+110). The Yankees hold a 47-31 record, largely driven by an edge on the mound and at the plate. The pitching staff owns a combined 3.37 ERA, while the offense generates 4.83 runs per road game. The Tigers struggle to capitalize at home, mustering just 4.28 runs per contest at Comerica Park.
The Tigers have also struggled significantly as an underdog this season, posting a 12-23 record in that role. This translates to a 34.3% win rate, making them an unreliable team when receiving odds. Given the plus-money payout, backing the superior road team is the sharpest angle.
In the MLB player props, my top selection is Ryan Weathers Over 5.5 Strikeouts. Weathers averages nearly double-digit strikeouts per nine innings (9.93 K/9). Since he logs an average of 5.76 innings per start, this workload allows him to eclipse the 5.5 threshold, doing so eight times on the campaign.
Pitching Matchup: Ryan Weathers vs Tarik Skubal
The MLB probable pitchers are Ryan Weathers against Tarik Skubal. The Tigers ace pairs a 3.02 ERA with a 1.02 WHIP. His 2.75 FIP indicates his run prevention is supported by elite command.
Weathers has endured tough luck with a 2-5 record. However, his 9.93 K/9 rate outpaces Skubal. Over his last ten starts, Weathers has tightened his command, yielding a strong 1.04 WHIP.
Team Statistical Comparison
Yankees vs Tigers Odds & Public Betting
Odds as of June 24 at 11:58 am ET from Caesars Sportsbook. Click here for a Caesars Sportsbook promo code before betting on Yankees vs Tigers.
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In the MLB public betting splits, 58% of the tickets are on the Tigers to emerge victorious on the moneyline, but 51% of the handle is on the visitors. 69% of the wagers are also on the home squad to cover the run line, and 82% of the cash points towards that. As for the run total, 66% of bets are on under 7.5 runs, while 76% of the moola has been placed on the over interestingly.
Yankees vs Tigers Injury Report
How to Watch Yankees vs Tigers
TV Networks: Amazon Prime New York and Detroit SportsNet
Away Team: New York Yankees
Home Team: Detroit Tigers
Date: Wednesday, June 24th
Game Time: 6:40 PM ET / 3:40 PM PT
Venue: Comerica Park
Location: Detroit, Michigan
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Michael "Hound Dog" Harrison is well known in the sports industry as the resident statistician for the SC with Jay Onrait Show. He has worked at TSN for over 20 years, is the CEO of his "All Bets Par Off" weekly golf betting videos and his HDOG POD, along with several others.
