Blue Jays vs Tigers Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, May 16

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The Toronto Blue Jays (+110) visit Comerica Park to take on the Detroit Tigers (-135) on May 16, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 1:10 pm in Detroit, MI.

This season, the Blue Jays are 19-25 against the spread (ATS), while the Tigers are 19-23 ATS.

Blue Jays vs Tigers Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Blue Jays starting pitcher: Mason Fluharty 2-0, 5.53 ERA
  • Tigers starting pitcher: Casey Mize 2-2, 2.91 ERA

Blue Jays vs. Tigers Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Blue Jays+1.5 -200O 8.5 -115+110
Tigers -1.5 +165U 8.5 -105-135

Blue Jays vs Tigers Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Tigers will win Saturday‘s MLB game with 56.5% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Blue Jays players for Saturday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Blue Jays Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Kazuma Okamoto has hit the Home Runs Over in 4 of his last 7 away games (+15.40 Units / 220% ROI)
  • George Springer has hit the Hits Under in 16 of his last 25 games (+12.45 Units / 33% ROI)
  • George Springer has hit the Runs Under in 18 of his last 25 games (+10.20 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Kazuma Okamoto has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 17 of his last 25 games (+9.15 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Kazuma Okamoto has hit the RBIs Over in 9 of his last 15 games (+8.85 Units / 59% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Tigers players for Saturday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Tigers Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Riley Greene has hit the Total Bases Over in 18 of his last 25 games (+15.25 Units / 54% ROI)
  • Zach McKinstry has hit the Runs Under in 18 of his last 20 games (+13.60 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Riley Greene has hit the Hits Over in 21 of his last 25 games (+12.75 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Spencer Torkelson has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 9 games at home (+11.60 Units / 129% ROI)
  • Riley Greene has hit the Singles Over in 17 of his last 25 games (+11.00 Units / 44% ROI)
  • The Toronto Blue Jays have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 30 of their last 45 games (+14.75 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Toronto Blue Jays have hit the Team Total Under in 15 of their last 20 away games (+9.35 Units / 39% ROI)
  • The Toronto Blue Jays have covered the Run Line in 14 of their last 24 games (+4.10 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Toronto Blue Jays have hit the Game Total Under in 4 of their last 5 away games (+4.00 Units / 71% ROI)
  • The Detroit Tigers have hit the Team Total Over in 31 of their last 50 games at home (+10.45 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Detroit Tigers have hit the Game Total Over in 29 of their last 50 games at home (+10.35 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Detroit Tigers have covered the Run Line in 11 of their last 20 games at home (+7.50 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Detroit Tigers have hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 20 games at home (+6.85 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Detroit Tigers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 29 of their last 50 games at home (+6.75 Units / 12% ROI)

Blue Jays Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Blue Jays are 19-25 against the Run Line (-8.15 Units / -14.78% ROI).

  • 19-25 when betting on the Moneyline for -13.5 Units / -22.58% ROI
  • 21-21 when betting on the total runs Over for -2.1 Units / -4.33% ROI
  • 21-21 when betting on the total runs Under for -1.85 Units / -3.83% ROI

Tigers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Tigers are 19-23 against the Run Line (-5.5 Units / -9.5% ROI).

  • 20-25 when betting on the Moneyline for -8.55 Units / -15.45% ROI
  • 21-22 when betting on the total runs Over for -3.25 Units / -6.54% ROI
  • 22-21 when betting on the total runs Under for -0.95 Units / -1.93% ROI

Tigers vs Blue Jays Home Run Prop Bets Today

Yes
Kazuma Okamoto +360
George Springer +390
Riley Greene +425
Daulton Varsho +425
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. +475

Tigers vs Blue Jays Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Ernie Clement 0.5 -220 0.5 +160
Riley Greene 0.5 -210 0.5 +155
Dillon Dingler 0.5 -210 0.5 +155
Colt Keith 0.5 -190 0.5 +140
Matt Vierling 0.5 -190 0.5 +140

Tigers vs Blue Jays Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Spencer Torkelson 0.5 -275 0.5 +200
Dillon Dingler 0.5 -210 0.5 +155
Brandon Valenzuela 0.5 -200 0.5 +150
Colt Keith 0.5 -200 0.5 +145
Daulton Varsho 0.5 -190 0.5 +140

Blue Jays Keys to the Game vs. the Tigers

The Blue Jays are just 6-14 (.300) on the road this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .459.

The Blue Jays are just 2-16 (.111) when allowing 5 or more runs this season — tied for 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .210.

The Blue Jays are just 13-3 (.812) when leading entering the 8th inning this season — tied for 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .894.

The Blue Jays are 16-72 (.182) when trailing entering the 8th inning since the 2025 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .094.

Tigers Keys to the Game vs. the Blue Jays

The Tigers are just 1-8 (.111) when their opponents score in the first inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .372.

The Tigers are just 14-6 (.700) when leading entering the 7th inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .866.

The Tigers are just 13-3 (.812) when leading entering the 8th inning this season — tied for 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .894.

The Tigers are just 2-16 (.111) when allowing 5 or more runs this season — tied for 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .210.

Blue Jays hitters have struck out in just 18% of their PA’s this season — best in MLB.

Blue Jays hitters have struck out in just 18% of their PA’s against RHP this season — best in MLB.

Blue Jays hitters are averaging just 3.74 pitches per plate appearance this season — lowest in MLB.

Blue Jays hitters have chased 35% of pitches out of the zone against RHP this season — highest in MLB.

Tigers hitters have chased 24% of pitches out of the zone against LHP this season — lowest in MLB.

Tigers hitters have drawn walks in 13% of their PA’s against LHP this season — best in MLB.

The Tigers are batting .266 with two outs this season — best in MLB.

Tigers hitters have chased 25% of pitches out of the zone this season — lowest in MLB.

The Blue Jays pitchers have allowed an average Exit Velocity of just 87.9 MPH this season (1,050 balls in play) — 3rd best in MLB

Blue Jays pitchers have allowed an exit velocity of 95 MPH or greater 388 times this season — 3rd fewest in MLB.

Blue Jays pitchers have a strike rate of 65% this season — 2nd highest in MLB.

Blue Jays pitchers have a strikeout rate of 24% versus hitters not batting 3-4-5 in the order this season — 4th best in MLB.

Tigers pitchers have a first-pitch strike rate of 63% this season — 4th highest in MLB.

Opponents have a Hard-Hit Avg of 43% against the Tigers pitchers this season — tied for 4th highest in MLB.

Tigers pitchers have a strikeout rate of 23% when going through the lineup the third time in a game this season — tied for 4th best in MLB.

Tigers pitchers have allowed 10 home runs at home this season — fewest in MLB.

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