5/17/26 Toronto Blue Jays at Detroit Tigers FREE MLB Picks and Predictions


5/17/26 Toronto Blue Jays at Detroit Tigers FREE MLB Picks and Predictions


Toronto Blue Jays at Detroit Tigers by Tony T.

Game Summary

Gausman has a better skills profile than his ERA, with a low walk rate and a FIP sitting below his season ERA. Detroit needs Flaherty to rebound and avoid early-count damage.

The Pick

Blue Jays in their past six games are hitting .171 with a .269 slugging percentage. Tigers are batting .280 in their day games with a .482 slugging percentage. Gausman in his past five starts has an ERA of 4.97. Blue Jays bullpen on the road has an ERA of 4.04. Tigers' bullpen has been outstanding at home. Blue Jays are 7-14 on the road with a -10-unit loss. Detroit is 13-7 at home with a +4.3-unit return. Play Detroit +113.