Toronto Blue Jays vs. Detroit Tigers, Picks and Prediction, Saturday, May 16, 2026
Use Code WWWC Toronto (19-24) will be trying to avoid a second consecutive road series loss when they visit Comerica Park on Saturday afternoon to face Detroit (19-24) in the second game of their three-game series at 1:10 PM. ET. Read on to find out which team picks up the win in this Blue Jays vs. Tigers prediction. Need a hot take on the MLB Season? Check out our Free MLB Picks and cash in.
Neither team has announced their starter for this game.
Detroit and Toronto split their last 10 meetings.
**This preview was written before Friday’s game was played.**
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Blue Jays Trying To End Slump
The Blue Jays didn’t play well over the past week, and they’ve lost seven of their last 10 games. They will try to turn things around and avoid a second consecutive road series loss when they face the Tigers.
Toronto averages 4.19 runs per game, which is 19th in the league. Their .246 batting average is eighth in the league. Their .311 on base percentage is 24th, while their .375 slugging percentage is 22nd.
Ernie Clement leads the Blue Jays with a .284 batting average, while Kazuma Okamoto leads the team with 10 home runs and 27 RBI.
Toronto is giving up 4.51 runs per game, which is 17th in the league. Opponents have a .251 batting average against the Blue Jays, which is 21st in the league. Their 4.13 ERA is 17th, while their 1.30 WHIP is 16th.
Tigers Trying To Move Up AL Central Standings
The Tigers also struggled over the past week, losing eight of their last nine games. They are fifth in the AL Central standings, half a game behind fourth-placed Kansas City. They will try to put an end to their slump and move up the division standings when they play the Blue Jays.
Detroit averages 4.16 runs per game, which is 20th in the league. Their .242 batting average is 14th in the league. Their .325 on base percentage is 11th, while their .388 slugging percentage is 18th.
Riley Green leads the Tigers with a .325 batting average, while Dillon Dingler leads the team with seven home runs and 27 RBI.
Detroit is giving up 4.28 runs per game, which is 13th in the league. Opponents have a .242 batting average against the Tigers, which is 18th in the league. Their 3.94 ERA is 13th, while their 1.32 WHIP is 17th.
Blue Jays vs. Tigers Picks
Money Line Pick for Blue Jays vs. Tigers
- Detroit Tigers ML (4 Units)
Neither team is playing well at the moment, but the Tigers have the edge here because they’ve done a better job offensively, scoring 10 runs in their last three games, while the Blue Jays managed four runs in their last three road games. The Tigers have hit the ball well at home, and they’re going up against a pitching staff that has been terrible in recent games, giving up 18 runs in their last three games, so expect them to have a hard time slowing down the Tigers. Take Detroit on the money line.
Over/Under Pick for Blue Jays vs. Tigers
- Over (4 Units)
The Blue Jays average 4.19 runs per game. They’re batting .251 on the road, and they’re facing a pitching staff that is giving up 4.28 runs per game, so expect them to hit their average here. The Tigers average 4.16 runs per game. They’re batting .253 at home, and they’re facing a pitching staff that is giving up 4.51 runs per game. Expect these teams to score enough runs to push the score over the total.
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