The Detroit Tigers host the Toronto Blue Jays on May 17, 2026. First pitch from Comerica Park is scheduled for 1:40 p.m. EDT. The game will be broadcast on SNET.
The Blue Jays are favored by -130 on the moneyline and by -1.5 on the run line. The Tigers are +110 on the moneyline and +1.5 on the run line. The total is set at 8 runs.
Find my MLB picks and Blue Jays vs Tigers prediction below, as well as probable pitchers, weather report, and more.
Blue Jays vs Tigers Prediction
- Blue Jays vs Tigers Pick: Under 8
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Blue Jays vs Tigers Odds
| Blue Jays Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +136 | 8 -105o / -115u | -130 |
| Tigers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -164 | 8 -105o / -115u | +110 |
- Blue Jays vs Tigers moneyline: Blue Jays -130, Tigers +110
- Blue Jays vs Tigers over/under: 8 (-105 / -115)
- Blue Jays vs Tigers spread: Blue Jays -1.5 (+136), Tigers +1.5 (-164)
Blue Jays vs Tigers Probable Pitchers
| Kevin Gausman (RHP, TOR) | Stat | Jack Flaherty (RHP, DET) |
|---|---|---|
| 2-3 | W-L | 0-4 |
| 1.2 | fWAR (FanGraphs) | 0.2 |
| 3.86 / 3.46 | ERA / xERA | 5.73 / 5.19 |
| 3.28 / 3.40 | FIP / xFIP | 5.20 / 5.33 |
| 18.7% | K-BB% | 8.2% |
| 38.7% | GB% | 31.7% |
| .281 | BABIP | .313 |
| 101 | Stuff+ | 99 |
| 110 | Location+ | 89 |
Blue Jays vs Tigers MLB Betting Preview
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The Series Unders Off Low-Scoring Games system focuses on regular-season MLB matchups in which both teams are entering the second or later game of a series after producing minimal offense in their previous game.
When teams come off one- or two-game streaks of low scoring, particularly early to mid-series, the market can overcorrect or undervalue continued offensive stagnation.
This model anticipates that trend to persist — betting on the Under when recent results and situational rhythm point to a slow-paced, low-output environment.
Blue Jays vs Tigers Pick, Betting Analysis
Both pitching staffs shone in Saturday's game, which Toronto won 2-1 in extra innings.
We should expect more of the same in Sunday's matchup between Kevin Gausman and Jack Flaherty.
Gausman is a bona fide ace, and while Flaherty has struggled this season, his upside is still pretty high.
It's also worth mentioning that the wind is expected to be blowing in from center field during Sunday's game, which should only increase the likelihood of a lower-scoring affair.
Pick: Under 8
