Detroit Tigers (82-62) vs. New York Yankees (80-63)
Game Details: Tuesday, September 9, 2025 @ 7:05 pm EST
Location: Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York
C. Mize (R) vs. W. Warren (R)
Where to Watch: MLB.TV
The Detroit Tigers are heading to the Bronx to take on the New York Yankees in the opening game of a three-game series on Monday evening. This potential playoff preview is going to be exciting as both teams are fighting for the top seed in the American League. The Tigers are first in the AL Central with an 82-62 record and are sending righty Casey Mize to the bump. The Yankees are second in the AL East with an 80-63 record and have young right-hander Will Warren getting the start.
Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Total Runs | Money Line |
 | +1.5 (-158) | Over 8.5 (-112) | +129 |
 | -1.5 (+129) | Under 8.5 (-109) | -158 |
Apex Tale of The Tape
| Team Stats | |
| 4.83 | Runs/G | 5.24 |
| .250 | BA | .249 |
| .319 | OBP | .330 |
| .421 | SLG | .454 |
| .740 | OPS | .784 |
| 180 | HR | 243 |
| 58 | SB | 116 |
| 3.90 | ERA | 3.92 |
| 1.24 | WHIP | 1.26 |
| 8.52 | K/9 | 9.00 |
| .986 | Fielding Percentage | .984 |
| 36 | Saves | 37 |
Projected Starting Pitchers H2H
| Casey Mize | Player Stats | Will Warren |
| 13-5 | W/L | 8-6 |
| 3.87 | ERA | 4.28 |
| 125.2 | IP | 141.0 |
| 1.30 | WHIP | 1.39 |
| 110 | K | 153 |
| 32 | BB | 60 |
Key Stats
Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers are hitting the ball at a solid level as they are tied with the Milwaukee Brewers for 10th place with a .740 team OPS while scoring 4.83 runs per game. The team has been able to swing the bat for power well as they are ninth with 180 total home runs hit. Second baseman Gleyber Torres is making his return to Yankee Stadium and is holding his own this year as he has a .259/.362/.396 slash line with 15 home runs, 66 RBI, 73 runs scored, and four steals on five tries.
Right-hander Casey Mize is going to be taking the mound for the Detroit Tigers for Tuesday’s game and is pitching well as he is 13-5 with a 3.87 ERA and a 1.30 WHIP in 125.2 innings of work. He is doing well in terms of keeping the ball in the park as he has allowed 17 home runs thus far. Mize faced the Yankees once earlier this season in a win as he pitched six innings and allowed one run on four hits with three walks and six strikeouts.
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees are clicking at the plate this season as they are best in the sport with a .249/.330/.454 team slash line while averaging 5.24 runs per game right now. They are being patient at the plate as their 562 total walks leads MLB as well. Second baseman Jazz Chisholm has been hitting well as he has a .826 OPS with 28 home runs, 70 RBI, 69 runs scored, and 27 stolen bases while being caught five times.
The Yankees are going to be sending young right-hander Will Warren to the mound and he is holding his own as he is 8-6 with a 4.28 ERA and a 1.39 WHIP in 141.0 innings over 29 starts. He has been able to keep hitters off-balance as he has a .249 batting average against. This will be Warren’s first career start against the Tigers, so this will be a good test for him.
Detroit Tigers vs. New York Yankees Betting Trends
| Betting Stats | |
| 4-6 | W/L 10 | 7-3 |
| 68-76 | ATS | 67-76 |
| 75-62-6 | O/U | 68-69-6 |
Prediction
The New York Yankees are clicking right now and got a day off on Monday to reset the bullpen. Detroit is 21st in the majors with a .697 road OPS, so they are going to be struggling a bit offensively entering this matchup. Casey Mize is pitching to a 5.18 ERA in his previous seven starts and this Yankees lineup could force him to make mistakes to take advantage of. All in all, go with the New York Yankees to dominate and win this game as they continue their quest to overtake the Toronto Blue Jays in the AL East.
