New York Yankees vs Detroit Tigers Picks and Prediction for Wednesday June 24 2026
Use Code SSWC The New York Yankees and Detroit Tigers meet on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 PM ET, with coverage available on MLB.TV and Prime Video. At the time of this writing the odds were not released. Be sure to check out our free MLB picks.
Starting Pitchers Set the Tone at Comerica Park
New York is expected to start Ryan Weathers, who enters this matchup with a 2-5 record, a 4.13 ERA, and a 1.13 WHIP across 80.2 innings. He has allowed 69 hits, recorded 89 strikeouts, issued 22 walks, and given up 16 home runs. Detroit is scheduled to counter with Tarik Skubal, who comes into the game with a 3-3 record, a 3.02 ERA, and a 1.02 WHIP in 53.2 innings. He has allowed 47 hits, struck out 57 batters, walked eight, and surrendered five home runs.
New York Tries to Stop the Slide
The Yankees enter this matchup with a 46-31 overall record and a 24-16 record on the road. New York has struggled across its last five games, going 1-4 during that span. The Yankees recently won over Cincinnati but recently lost to Detroit, Cincinnati twice, and Chicago.
New York is batting .245 as a team with 392 runs scored, 627 hits, and 115 home runs. The Yankees own a .331 on-base percentage and a .437 slugging percentage. On the mound, they have posted a 3.37 ERA and a 1.18 WHIP while recording 671 strikeouts and holding opponents to a .225 batting average. They are also 17-11 in day games.
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The biggest strength for New York is its overall run production and power. The Yankees have scored 392 runs and hit 115 home runs, both clear advantages over Detroit. Even with the recent losing stretch, New York’s season-long offensive profile remains strong enough to keep it dangerous in this matchup.
Detroit Aims to Keep Rolling at Home
The Tigers come into this game with a 34-44 overall record and a strong 22-16 home record. Detroit has won four of its last five games and enters with real momentum. The Tigers recently won over New York and Chicago three times, with their only recent loss coming against Houston.
Detroit is hitting .235 as a team with 319 runs scored, 607 hits, and 87 home runs. The Tigers have produced a .315 on-base percentage and a .395 slugging percentage. Their pitching staff owns a 3.82 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP while recording 627 strikeouts and allowing opponents to hit .239. Detroit is also 16-14 in day games.
The key strength for Detroit is its home form combined with the matchup predictor edge. The Tigers have played well at Comerica Park and enter this contest with a 57.4% chance according to ESPN Analytics. While New York has the better overall record and stronger season-long numbers, Detroit’s recent results and home record make this a competitive spot.
New York Yankees vs Detroit Tigers Picks and Prediction
New York Yankees vs Detroit Tigers Pick
- Pick: Detroit Tigers Moneyline
New York has the better overall record and stronger season-long offensive numbers, but Detroit enters this matchup in better recent form and has already recently won over the Yankees. The Tigers have won four of their last five games, while New York has dropped four of its last five. Detroit also has the edge in the matchup predictor and the stronger starting pitching numbers entering this contest. With the game in Detroit, the Tigers are the pick.
New York Yankees vs Detroit Tigers Total Pick
- Take the under if the total is set at 8.
I would lean toward the under if the number is set at 8. New York has the stronger offense overall, but Detroit’s projected starter enters with a 3.02 ERA and 1.02 WHIP, while New York’s staff has a 3.37 ERA and .225 opponent batting average for the season. Detroit’s offense has produced fewer runs and home runs than New York, which also points toward a game that may stay controlled if the pitching holds up.
Final Score Prediction: Detroit Tigers 4 – New York Yankees 3
This prediction was written before the completion of game play on Tuesday.
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