Toronto Blue Jays defeat Detroit Tigers 4-1: Recap & Betting Results
Sun, May 17, 2026 · MLB · Toronto Blue Jays 4, Detroit Tigers 1
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Detroit Tigers 4-1 on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Comerica Park. The Toronto Blue Jays covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites. The game went under the closing total of 7.5, with 5 runs combined.
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Detroit Tigers final score and game recap
The Toronto Blue Jays won by 3 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Kevin Gausman (Toronto Blue Jays): 6.0 innings, 0 earned runs, 5 strikeouts.
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (Toronto Blue Jays): 2-for-4, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 2 runs.
- Jack Flaherty (Detroit Tigers): 6.0 innings, 4 earned runs, 4 strikeouts.
- Dillon Dingler (Detroit Tigers): 2-for-3.
Who covered the spread in Toronto Blue Jays vs. Detroit Tigers?
The Toronto Blue Jays covered the run line as 1.5-run favorites, winning by 3 runs.
The run line opened and closed at Toronto Blue Jays -1.5.
Did Toronto Blue Jays vs. Detroit Tigers go over or under the total?
The game went under: 5 runs combined against a closing total of 7.5, under by 2.5.
The total opened at 8 and closed at 7.5.
Toronto Blue Jays and Detroit Tigers betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Toronto Blue Jays 21-25 in the 2026 regular season (13-11 at home, 8-14 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 20 of 45 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 21 times and under 23 times, with 1 push. That made it two straight wins for the Toronto Blue Jays.
This result left the Detroit Tigers 20-27 in the 2026 regular season (13-8 at home, 7-19 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 22 of 45 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 20 times and under 23 times, with 2 pushes. That made it two straight losses for the Detroit Tigers.
What's next for Toronto Blue Jays and Detroit Tigers?
Next for the Toronto Blue Jays: at the New York Yankees on Monday, May 18, 2026. Next for the Detroit Tigers: the Cleveland Guardians at home on Monday, May 18, 2026.