Mets vs Tigers Prediction and MLB Tips - 14 May 2026
Last updated: May 13, 2026, 11:10PM | Published: May 12, 2026, 6:44PM
The New York Mets will face the Detroit Tigers in MLB action at Citi Field on Thursday, starting at 9:10am AEST.
The Mets will send Christian Scott (0-0, 3.27 ERA) to the mound, up against Framber Valdez (2-2, 4.57 ERA) for the Tigers.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Mets vs Tigers game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's NY Mets vs Detroit MLB game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Mets a 52% chance of defeating the Tigers at Citi Field.
Mets vs Tigers: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at Citi Field are listed below:
- Head to Head: Mets $1.83, Tigers $2.00
- Line: Mets -1.5 ($2.70), Tigers +1.5 ($1.49)
- Total (Over/Under 8 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Mets at $1.83 and the Tigers at $2.00.
The Mets are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Tigers, with odds of $2.70 available at TAB.
For the underdog Tigers (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.49.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Tigers (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 65% of the time, while the 8-run over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Mets vs Tigers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: NY Mets at $1.83 with TAB
- Line: Tigers +1.5 at $1.49 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 8 at $1.91 with TAB
Today's Mets vs Tigers betting tips are based on complex modelling and betting expertise to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
Despite the Under being more likely to hit in this game, Over 8 is our best bet due to the better odds ($1.91) that are available from TAB.
Mets vs Tigers: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the NY Mets vs Detroit game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting predictions before the NY Mets vs Detroit game.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for betting tips for every MLB game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Mets vs Tigers: Essential Details
The game between the Mets and Tigers at Citi Field is scheduled to begin at 9:10am AEST on Thursday.
- Teams: New York Mets vs Detroit Tigers
- Date: Thursday 14 May 2026
- Time: 9:10am AEST
- Venue: Citi Field
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our NY Mets vs Detroit predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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