New York Mets defeat Detroit Tigers 9-4: Recap & Betting Results
Thu, May 14, 2026 · MLB · Detroit Tigers 4, New York Mets 9
The New York Mets beat the Detroit Tigers 9-4 on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Citi Field. The New York Mets covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites. The game went over the closing total of 7, with 13 runs combined.
Detroit Tigers vs. New York Mets final score and game recap
The New York Mets won by 5 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Keider Montero (Detroit Tigers): 4.2 innings, 4 earned runs, 2 strikeouts.
- Gage Workman (Detroit Tigers): 2-for-4, 1 home run, 3 RBIs, 1 run.
- Nolan McLean (New York Mets): 7.0 innings, 3 earned runs, 7 strikeouts.
- Juan Soto (New York Mets): 2-for-5, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 2 runs.
Who covered the spread in Detroit Tigers vs. New York Mets?
The New York Mets covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites, winning by 5 runs.
The run line opened and closed at New York Mets -1.5.
Did Detroit Tigers vs. New York Mets go over or under the total?
The game went over: 13 runs combined against a closing total of 7, over by 6.
The total opened at 7.5 and closed at 7.
Detroit Tigers and New York Mets betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Detroit Tigers 19-25 in the 2026 regular season (12-6 at home, 7-19 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 21 of 42 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 20 times and under 20 times, with 2 pushes. That made it three straight losses for the Detroit Tigers.
This result left the New York Mets 18-25 in the 2026 regular season (9-12 at home, 9-13 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 16 of 41 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 15 times and under 24 times, with 2 pushes. That made it three straight wins for the New York Mets.
What's next for Detroit Tigers and New York Mets?
Next for the Detroit Tigers: the Toronto Blue Jays at home on Friday, May 15, 2026. Next for the New York Mets: the New York Yankees at home on Friday, May 15, 2026.