The Detroit Tigers (80-59) and New York Mets (74-64) will face off in the MLB tonight. First pitch from Comerica Park is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET. The game will broadcast live on SNY.
Continue below for my Mets vs Tigers predictions and MLB picks for Tuesday, September 2, as well as probable pitchers, betting trends, injury reports and more.
New York is a -140 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Detroit is +115 to pull off the upset. The over/under is set at 8.5 total runs.
My Mets vs Tigers Prediction
- Mets vs Tigers pick: Under 8.5 Runs (+100)
My Tigers vs. Mets best bet is on the under, with the best price currently available at BetMGM. But as always, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Mets vs Tigers Odds
| Mets Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +120 | 8.5 -120o / +100u | -140 |
| Tigers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -140 | 8.5 -120o / +100u | +115 |
Mets vs Tigers Preview, Picks
The system titled "Wind Whisper Unders" is built for MLB totals where weather and market signals align quietly but consistently toward the under, which appears to be the case entering tonight's matchup between the Tigers and Mets.
It targets regular season games since 2020 where the closing total falls between 7 and 10 runs, a middle range that allows for variance but avoids extremes.
This strategy homes in on games with a specific weather profile: wind blowing from left, in from right, or straight in, with speeds between 3 and 15 miles per hour.
Combined with moderate temperatures between 30 and 70, these environmental conditions help suppress deep fly balls without overly skewing the market.
Line movement also plays a role. The total must have dropped by up to 2.5 runs from open to close, signaling steady downward pressure from sharper bettors.
Importantly, the public is not fully behind the under. Support remains modest, falling between 1 and 55. This indicates market resistance and helps ensure the number isn’t over-adjusted.
By aligning downward line moves, cooling weather patterns, and under-the-radar betting splits, the system consistently identifies games where offense is subtly but significantly less likely to break out.
Mets vs Tigers Best Bet
- Under 8.5 (+100)
