Tigers vs Blue Jays Prediction and MLB Tips - 18 May 2026
Last updated: May 17, 2026, 5:40PM | Published: May 16, 2026, 5:33PM
The Detroit Tigers will take on the Toronto Blue Jays in MLB action at Comerica Park on Monday, commencing at 3:40am AEST.
The Tigers will have Jack Flaherty (0-4, 5.74 ERA) start, pitting him against Kevin Gausman (2-3, 3.86 ERA) for the Blue Jays.
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Tigers vs Blue Jays game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Monday's Detroit vs Toronto MLB game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Blue Jays a 51% chance of beating the Tigers at Comerica Park.
Tigers vs Blue Jays: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Monday's MLB game at Comerica Park are shown here:
- Head to Head: Tigers $2.00, Blue Jays $1.83
- Line: Tigers +1.5 ($1.56), Blue Jays -1.5 ($2.50)
- Total (Over/Under 7.5 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 Tigers at $2.00 and the Blue Jays at $1.83.
The Tigers are listed as 1.5-run underdogs against the Blue Jays, with odds of $1.56 available at TAB.
For the favourite Blue Jays (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.50.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 7.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Tigers (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 62% of the time, while the 7.5-run over/under is expected to go over 57% of the time.
Tigers vs Blue Jays: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Detroit at $2.00 with TAB
- Line: Tigers +1.5 at $1.56 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 7.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Stats Insider's Tigers vs Blue Jays betting tips are based on world-class modelling and gambling intelligence to bring you the best possible advice around the clock.
While the Blue Jays have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Tigers to win is our preferred option due to the 1.2% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.
Tigers vs Blue Jays: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Detroit vs Toronto game on Monday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting predictions before the Detroit vs Toronto match-up.
As always, see our Best Bets for betting tips for every MLB game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Tigers vs Blue Jays: Essential Details
The match-up between the Tigers and Blue Jays at Comerica Park is scheduled to start at 3:40am AEST on Monday.
- Teams: Detroit Tigers vs Toronto Blue Jays
- Date: Monday 18 May 2026
- Time: 3:40am AEST
- Venue: Comerica Park
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Detroit vs Toronto predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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