Tigers at Yankees
O/U 7.5 · RL Yankees -1.5 · Yankee Stadium
The pick & result
- Published pick
- Tigers ML +118
- Published odds
- +118
- Result
- Won
- Final score
- 7-3
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The read
Under the warm evening clouds at Yankee Stadium, a severely depleted New York Yankees squad looks to halt a four-game losing streak, while the Detroit Tigers attempt to overcome their road struggles in this high-stakes series opener. While the market lists the Yankees as moderate home favorites at -138, they are priced on their brand and past performance rather than tonight's reality. This is a classic spot where the market is overpaying for a fragile number in Ryan Weathers, whose 3.95 ERA masks a highly vulnerable 4.50 expected ERA (xERA) and a massive 11.6% barrel rate allowed.
The matchup on the mound heavily favors Detroit’s Casey Mize, who boasts a pristine 2.95 ERA and a 1.07 WHIP. Mize’s ability to completely shut down left-handed hitters (.174 AVG, .479 OPS, and only one home run allowed over 121 at-bats) presents an absolute matchup nightmare for a Yankees lineup starting five lefties and a switch-hitter. Normally, the Yankees would lean on the right-handed power of Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton to counter a tough right-hander, but both are sidelined on the injured list. This leaves an anemic Yankees offense that has scored four or fewer runs in nine consecutive games facing a pitcher who is statistically optimized to neutralize their remaining left-handed bats.
Conversely, Weathers has shown extreme vulnerability to right-handed power, surrendering 13 of his 16 home runs this season to righties. The Tigers have countered by stacking their lineup with six right-handed hitters, including breakout rookie catcher Dillon Dingler, who leads the team with 19 home runs. The Yankees’ pitching depth is also compromised tonight by a fresh bullpen disruption, as closer David Bednar was placed on the paternity list today. While the Tigers’ dreadful 12-28 road record and the absence of a resting Riley Greene are notable concerns, those factors are the sole reason we are getting such a generous price. At +118, the value sits squarely with the Tigers and Mize.
Injuries noted
Yankees: [NEW] Trent Grisham (CF) — Hamstring (Right): Manager Aaron Boone said Saturday that Grisham (hamstring) is expected to return from the injured list during New York's upcoming homestand, Chris Kirschner of The Athletic reports. (Jun 27 — 2d ago) [KNOWN] Ryan McMahon (3B) — Illness (Not Specified): The Yankees placed McMahon on the 10-day injured list Wednesday due to a throat infection. (Jun 24 — 5d ago) [KNOWN] Max Fried (SP) — Elbow (Left): Manager Aaron Boone said Saturday that Fried (elbow) is expected to begin facing hitters by late June or early July, Erik Boland of Newsday reports. (Jun 20 — 9d ago) [KNOWN] Giancarlo Stanton (Designated Hitter) — Calf (Right): The Yankees announced that Stanton (calf) reinjured his calf and will have a slow week of activities, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. (Jun 16 — 13d ago) [NEW] Aaron Judge (RF) — Ribs (Right): Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Friday that Judge isn't expected to be ready for a re-evaluation later this week, when he'll be at the four-week mark in his recovery from a stress fracture of the first rib on his right side, Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News reports. (Jun 29 — 0d ago) [NEW] David Bednar (RP) — Personal (Not Specified): The Yankees placed Bednar on the paternity list Monday. (Jun 29 — 0d ago) Tigers: [NEW] Wenceel Perez (RF) — Orbital (Left): Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Tuesday that Perez won't require surgery for the left orbital fracture he sustained June 16, but the outfielder lacks a clear timeline for a return, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. "It's not, from what I understand, where it's going to be something long term," Hinch said of Perez's injury. "But it doesn't mean it heals itself fast. He's feeling better and better and reporting progress." (Jun 26 — 3d ago) [NEW] Parker Meadows (Center Fielder) — Arm (Left): Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Tuesday that Meadows (forearm) has yet to resume hitting and is without a timeline to return from the 60-day injured list, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports. (Jun 25 — 3d ago) [KNOWN] Burch Smith (RP) — Shoulder (Right): The Tigers transferred Smith (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Tuesday. (Jun 23 — 6d ago) [KNOWN] Gleyber Torres (2B) — Oblique (Left): Torres (oblique) received a cortisone injection Friday and is expected to start up his rehab program in the next day or two, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. (Jun 19 — 10d ago) [KNOWN] Justin Verlander (Starting Pitcher) — Hamstring (Left): Verlander (hip) has been scratched from a scheduled start Sunday versus the White Sox due to a left hamstring injury, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports. (Jun 19 — 10d ago) [KNOWN] Javier Baez (Shortstop) — Ankle (Right): The Tigers transferred Baez (ankle) to the 60-day injured list Thursday, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports. (Jun 11 — 18d ago) [KNOWN] Brant Hurter (RP) — Back (Not Specified): The Tigers placed Hurter on the 15-day injured list Sunday due to lumbar spine inflammation. (May 29 — 30d ago)
The research
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STARTER FORM
Casey Mize: 4.40 ERA over his last 3 starts
4.40Across his last 3 starts (14.3 IP) he has been tagged for 7 earned runs — a 4.40 ERA with a 1.33 WHIP (1.07 season) against a 2.95 season mark.
PLATOON EDGE
Matt Vierling (bats R) gets a LHP from the 1st spot
.792Matt Vierling's vs. Left line (.792 OPS, 77 AB) sits well above his .478 mark the other way (130 AB). Tonight's starter Ryan Weathers throws LHP, the hand he hits best.
Ben Rice (bats L) hits 1st against Casey Mize (RHP)
1.028Over 187 AB vs. Right, Ben Rice owns a 1.028 OPS versus .743 in 103 AB the other way. He sees RHP Casey Mize tonight hitting 1st, where the platoon side lines up his way.
COOLING OFF
Ben Rice: .661 OPS in L15 — draws RHP Casey Mize
.661Ben Rice's .661 OPS over the last 15 days (56 PA) trails his .928 season mark, down 0.267. Tonight he draws RHP Casey Mize — his stronger side: a 1.028 OPS vs RHP across 187 AB.
Cody Bellinger: .648 OPS in L15 — draws RHP Casey Mize
.648Cody Bellinger's .648 OPS over the last 15 days (50 PA) trails his .807 season mark, down 0.159. Tonight he draws RHP Casey Mize — his weaker side: a .806 OPS vs RHP across 189 AB.
HR THREAT
Dillon Dingler
+360Dillon Dingler is the focal point of the Detroit offense tonight, batting in the #2 spot amidst a breakout rookie season where he leads the team with 19 home runs. The statistical edge lies in his matchup against Yankees starter Ryan Weathers, who has demonstrated a severe vulnerability to right-handed power.
Ben Rice
+255Despite Casey Mize's elite season splits against left-handed hitters (.174 AVG), Ben Rice remains the most dangerous power threat in a Yankees lineup missing Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton. Rice leads the team with 22 home runs and occupies the leadoff spot, ensuring he will receive the maximum number of opportunities to exploit the short right-field porch at Yankee Stadium.
FIRST INNING
DET have gone quiet in the 1st: runs in 1 of their last 10
1/10Detroit Tigers have scored in the first inning just 1 time in their last 10 games — slow-starting lineup, and the 1st has been a free pass for opposing starters.
BALLPARK
Ryan Weathers's ERA drops to 3.52 at Yankee Stadium
3.52Ryan Weathers carries a 3.52 ERA over 9 games (53.7 IP) at Yankee Stadium vs 4.64 across 33 innings everywhere else. Hitters bat .234 off him here.
TEAM RECORD
Tigers 2-6 in Casey Mize's last 8 starts
2-6Tigers are 2-6 in Casey Mize's last 8 starts this season. He starts tonight.
REGRESSION
Jahmai Jones: .141 AVG vs .222 xBA
.222Across 102 plate appearances, Jahmai Jones carries a .141 average versus a .222 xBA. His wOBA sits at .212 against a .298 expected (xwOBA). Statcast grades the quality of his contact rather than the results, and the expected marks sit above what he has actually posted.
Matt Vierling: .203 AVG vs .249 xBA
.249Matt Vierling's .203 average comes against a .249 expected (xBA) on 229 plate appearances. His wOBA sits at .263 against a .304 expected (xwOBA). Statcast grades the quality of his contact rather than the results, and the expected marks sit above what he has actually posted.
FANTASY PICKUPS
Casey Mize
3.16 xERAStreamer vs NYY — 3.16 xERA · 9 K/9 · 1.07 WHIP.
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Props on this game
2- GARY'S PICKCODY BELLINGERTOTAL BASES UNDER 1.5
Cody Bellinger is currently mired in a significant slump, managing just five hits in his last 33 at-bats (.152 AVG) with zero home runs and zero RBIs over his last 10 games. Tonight, he faces one of the most difficult platoon matchups in the league for a left-handed hitter.
Tigers starter Casey Mize has been historically dominant against lefties this season, holding them to a .174 average and allowing just one home run in 121 at-bats. Mize’s ability to suppress power (only 4 HR allowed in 58.0 IP) and maintain a low WHIP suggests Bellinger will struggle to find gaps.
Given Bellinger’s recent inability to make hard contact and Mize's specific proficiency in neutralizing left-handed bats, the under on 1.5 total bases is the high-probability play. For Bellinger to beat this, he would likely need a multi-hit performance or an extra-base hit, neither of which he has produced with any regularity during his current cold stretch.
- GARY'S PICKDILLON DINGLERH+R+RBI OVER 1.5
While the Yankees' pitching staff is generally strong, Ryan Weathers has a pronounced vulnerability against right-handed power that Dillon Dingler is perfectly positioned to exploit. Weathers has allowed 16 home runs in 86.2 innings this season, with 13 of those coming against right-handed batters.
Dingler enters this game as the hottest hitter in the Tigers' lineup, batting .308 with three home runs over his last 10 games. Batting in the #2 spot, Dingler is guaranteed high-volume opportunities to accumulate hits, runs, and RBIs.
He has recorded multiple hits in three of his last four games and has shown a clear ability to drive the ball for extra bases. In a hitter-friendly environment like Yankee Stadium, Dingler’s combination of elite recent form and a favorable platoon matchup against a home-run-prone lefty makes the over on 1.5 hits, runs, and RBIs the preferred side.
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