New York Mets vs Detroit Tigers predictions, May 12, 2026

May 12, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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On May 12, 2026, the New York Mets will host the Detroit Tigers in an intriguing MLB matchup at Citi Field. Both teams come into this game with mixed recent performances. The Mets have secured 2 victories in their last 5 outings, showcasing periods of resilience despite inconsistencies. Meanwhile, the Tigers have struggled, managing only 1 win in their last 5 contests, indicating potential challenges in their lineup and strategy.

Bookmakers favor the Mets with odds of 1.69 for a home victory compared to 2.24 for the Tigers, which reflects a stronger belief in the Mets’ home field advantage. According to predictive models, there is a 56.9% likelihood of a Mets win against a 43.1% chance for the Tigers, underscoring the competitive nature of this matchup.

Tactically, the Mets may look to leverage their home-field familiarity and exploit any weaknesses in the Tigers’ pitching staff, which has been a point of concern. Conversely, the Tigers will aim to capitalize on any defensive lapses by the Mets and could seek to innovate offensively to break their recent slump.

As the game approaches, both teams will aim to find a rhythm, making this contest one to watch. While the Mets hold a statistical edge, the unpredictable nature of baseball suggests no outcome can be guaranteed.

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NY Mets
57.1%		 Detroit
42.9%

Outrights of MLB Detroit Tigers: 3.09% New York Mets: 1.66%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
bet_at_home 1.7 2.29
betsson 1.66 2.22
MarathonBet 1.7 2.31
WilliamHill 1.67 2.2

Latest Results

10.05.26 Arizona Diamondbacks – New York Mets – 5:1
09.05.26 Arizona Diamondbacks – New York Mets – 2:1
08.05.26 Arizona Diamondbacks – New York Mets – 1:3
07.05.26 Colorado Rockies – New York Mets – 6:2
06.05.26 Colorado Rockies – New York Mets – 5:10		 10.05.26 Kansas City Royals – Detroit Tigers – 3:6
09.05.26 Kansas City Royals – Detroit Tigers – 5:1
08.05.26 Kansas City Royals – Detroit Tigers – 4:3
06.05.26 Detroit Tigers – Boston Red Sox – 0:4
05.05.26 Detroit Tigers – Boston Red Sox – 3:10

Facts

  • An outsider and a mid-table team will play in this game (ranked 15 and 9).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, NY Mets won 3.
  • NY Mets has had mixed results lately (last 5 games: 2 wins).
  • Detroit is currently in poor form (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
  • Recently, NY Mets has had a series of away games.
  • The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, NY Mets won 8 matches, drew 1 match, lost 11 matches, and goals 89:96. (average 4.5:4.8).
  • Including home matches between the teams, NY Mets won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 28:33. (average 3.5:4.1).

    Latest Head To Head

    03.09.25 Detroit Tigers – New York Mets – 6:2
    02.09.25 Detroit Tigers – New York Mets – 5:12
    01.09.25 Detroit Tigers – New York Mets – 8:10
    04.04.24 New York Mets – Detroit Tigers – 2:1
    04.04.24 New York Mets – Detroit Tigers – 3:6

    Standings

    Main

    American League

    Pl W L PCT
    1 Tampa Bay Rays 40 27 13 179:156 0.675
    2 New York Yankees 42 26 16 217:145 0.619
    3 Athletics 40 21 19 176:182 0.525
    4 Cleveland Guardians 43 22 21 180:179 0.512
    5 Seattle Mariners 42 20 22 170:166 0.476
    6 Chicago White Sox 40 19 21 171:185 0.475
    7 Kansas City Royals 41 19 22 169:183 0.463
    8 Texas Rangers 41 19 22 149:153 0.463
    9 Detroit Tigers 41 19 22 175:171 0.463
    10 Baltimore Orioles 42 19 23 184:224 0.452
    11 Toronto Blue Jays 41 18 23 169:184 0.439
    12 Minnesota Twins 41 18 23 194:206 0.439
    13 Boston Red Sox 40 17 23 156:168 0.425
    14 Los Angeles Angels 42 16 26 179:208 0.381
    15 Houston Astros 42 16 26 197:233 0.381

    National League

    Pl W L PCT
    1 Atlanta Braves 41 28 13 228:141 0.683
    2 Chicago Cubs 41 27 14 215:168 0.659
    3 Los Angeles Dodgers 40 24 16 203:134 0.600
    4 San Diego Padres 40 24 16 170:167 0.600
    5 Milwaukee Brewers 38 22 16 195:141 0.579
    6 St.Louis Cardinals 40 23 17 186:183 0.575
    7 Cincinnati Reds 41 22 19 164:197 0.537
    8 Pittsburgh Pirates 41 22 19 206:175 0.537
    9 Arizona Diamondbacks 40 20 20 170:191 0.500
    10 Washington Nationals 41 19 22 217:230 0.463
    11 Philadelphia Phillies 41 19 22 170:202 0.463
    12 Miami Marlins 41 19 22 176:179 0.463
    13 San Francisco Giants 40 16 24 130:178 0.400
    14 Colorado Rockies 41 16 25 175:210 0.390
    15 New York Mets 40 15 25 139:170 0.375

    MLB Outrights

    1. Los Angeles Dodgers: 2.85 (28.2%)

    2. New York Yankees: 6.1 (13.17%)

    3. Atlanta Braves: 11.5 (6.99%)

    4. Chicago Cubs: 12 (6.7%)

    5. Seattle Mariners: 13.5 (5.95%)

    6. Philadelphia Phillies: 24.5 (3.28%)

    7. Toronto Blue Jays: 24.5 (3.28%)

    8. Texas Rangers: 25 (3.21%)

    9. Detroit Tigers: 26 (3.09%)

    10. Milwaukee Brewers: 28.5 (2.82%)

    11. Tampa Bay Rays: 32.5 (2.47%)

    12. San Diego Padres: 36 (2.23%)

    13. Baltimore Orioles: 42.5 (1.89%)

    14. Cleveland Guardians: 43.5 (1.85%)

    15. Boston Red Sox: 46 (1.75%)

    16. New York Mets: 48.5 (1.66%)

    17. Athletics: 48.5 (1.66%)

    18. Pittsburgh Pirates: 48.5 (1.66%)

    19. Kansas City Royals: 51 (1.58%)

    20. Houston Astros: 59 (1.36%)

    21. Cincinnati Reds: 71 (1.13%)

    22. Arizona Diamondbacks: 91 (0.88%)

    23. Minnesota Twins: 126 (0.64%)

    24. St.Louis Cardinals: 126 (0.64%)

    25. San Francisco Giants: 163.5 (0.49%)

    26. Chicago White Sox: 201 (0.4%)

    27. Miami Marlins: 213.5 (0.38%)

    28. Los Angeles Angels: 251 (0.32%)

    29. Washington Nationals: 401 (0.2%)

    30. Colorado Rockies: 651 (0.12%)

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