Toronto Blue Jays defeat Detroit Tigers 2-1: Recap & Betting Results
Sat, May 16, 2026 · MLB · Toronto Blue Jays 2, Detroit Tigers 1
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Detroit Tigers 2-1 on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Comerica Park. The Toronto Blue Jays covered the run line as 0.5-run underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 8.5, with 3 runs combined.
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Detroit Tigers final score and game recap
The Toronto Blue Jays won by 1 run.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Spencer Miles (Toronto Blue Jays): 3.2 innings, 0 earned runs, 5 strikeouts.
- Yohendrick Pinango (Toronto Blue Jays): 2-for-4, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 1 run.
- Casey Mize (Detroit Tigers): 6.0 innings, 0 earned runs, 4 strikeouts.
- Matt Vierling (Detroit Tigers): 2-for-4, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 1 run.
Who covered the spread in Toronto Blue Jays vs. Detroit Tigers?
The Toronto Blue Jays covered the run line as 0.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 1 run.
The run line opened at Detroit Tigers -1.5 and closed at Detroit Tigers -0.5.
Did Toronto Blue Jays vs. Detroit Tigers go over or under the total?
The game went under: 3 runs combined against a closing total of 8.5, under by 5.5.
The total opened at 8 and closed at 8.5.
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Detroit Tigers odds: sportsbook value and line movement
The run line moved toward the Toronto Blue Jays between the open and the close, and they covered. The total moved up from 8 to 8.5, and the game went under.
Toronto Blue Jays and Detroit Tigers betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Toronto Blue Jays 20-25 in the 2026 regular season (13-11 at home, 7-14 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 19 of 44 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 21 times and under 22 times, with 1 push.
This result left the Detroit Tigers 20-26 in the 2026 regular season (13-7 at home, 7-19 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 22 of 44 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 20 times and under 22 times, with 2 pushes.
What's next for Toronto Blue Jays and Detroit Tigers?
Next for the Toronto Blue Jays: at the Detroit Tigers on Sunday, May 17, 2026. Next for the Detroit Tigers: the Toronto Blue Jays at home on Sunday, May 17, 2026.