September 10, 2025

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Written by: Jake Turner

Jake is a veteran sports analyst with over 10 years of MLB prop betting experience.

Tigers vs Yankees: Betting Preview & Props (Sep 10)

Last updated: September 10, 2025

Game Time: 9/10, 07:05PM

Brief Intro

The Detroit Tigers head to the Bronx to face off against the New York Yankees. With the Yankees listed as -172 favorites on DraftKings, and 56% of the money backing them, the Tigers find themselves as +140 underdogs in this American League matchup. This matchup features intriguing pitching dynamics and lineup contrasts that could provide betting opportunities.

Starting Pitching Analysis

Pitching Matchup: Jack Flaherty vs Carlos Rodón

Jack Flaherty (DET):

Jack Flaherty brings a diverse pitch arsenal, featuring a Four-Seam Fastball (47% usage, 92.8 mph), Curveball (26% usage, 77.8 mph), Slider (23% usage, 84.9 mph), Changeup (3% usage, 85.8 mph), and Sinker (2% usage, 90.7 mph). Flaherty's mix suggests a balanced approach between velocity and movement. The Yankees lineup has averaged .261 this season but projects to struggle a bit with an xBA of .245 against Flaherty's offerings.

Carlos Rodón (NYY):

Carlos Rodón counters with his own array of pitches: Four-Seam Fastball (42% usage, 94.2 mph), Slider (29% usage, 85.8 mph), Changeup (15% usage, 85.1 mph), Sinker (9% usage, 92.1 mph), and Curveball (4% usage, 80.3 mph). Rodón's arsenal leans on power and breaking pitches, setting up a challenging matchup for the Tigers. Detroit's lineup, with a season average of .263, projects to a slightly lower .257 against Rodón's selection.

Batting Edges vs Arsenal

Lineup Matchups & Batting Edges

For Detroit vs Carlos Rodón: The Tigers lineup averages .263 this season but projects to .257 against Rodón's arsenal. Key performers include:

Gleyber Torres: Season BA .259 → xBA vs Rodón .281 (+22 points), Season K% 15.0% → Arsenal K% 14.8% (-0.2%)
Jahmai Jones: Season BA .276 → xBA vs Rodón .214 (-62 points), Season K% 20.8% → Arsenal K% 39.4% (+18.6%)

For New York vs Jack Flaherty: The Yankees lineup averages .261 but projects to .245 against Flaherty. Notable changes:

Jr. Chisholm: Season BA .239 → xBA vs Flaherty .260 (+21 points), Season K% 27.9% → Arsenal K% 28.8% (+0.9%)
Aaron Judge: Season BA .321 → xBA vs Flaherty .275 (-46 points), Season K% 24.6% → Arsenal K% 31.8% (+7.2%)

Strikeout Trends

Strikeout Risks & Rewards

Tigers' projected K-rate is 24.4% vs Carlos Rodón — up 1.7% from their 22.7% season average.
Yankees' projected K-rate is 29.2% vs Jack Flaherty — up 5.1% from their 24.1% season average.

These elevated strikeout rates suggest potential value in betting on strikeout props, especially concerning the Yankees.

Behind the Plate

Behind the Plate: Umpire assignment has not been announced, which makes prop volatility a concern.

What to Bet On

📢 Prop Alert: Gleyber Torres (.259 → .281, +22 points) meets betting lean criteria!
⚡ K Prop Alert: Jack Flaherty strikeout OVER - Yankees' K-rate jumps to 29.2% vs this arsenal!

🔑 Key Takeaways

Gleyber Torres shows the most substantial positive batting edge against Carlos Rodón.
The Yankees have a significant strikeout risk against Jack Flaherty, suggesting an opportunity for a strikeout prop.
Umpire is TBA, adding uncertainty to prop bets.
Overall, the matchup leans towards betting on the Detroit Tigers' player props and New York Yankees' strikeout props.

🧠 FAQs

Q: Who is the best betting prop for the Tigers vs Yankees game? A: Gleyber Torres meets our strict betting criteria with a notable expected batting increase.

Q: Is the umpire a pitcher-friendly umpire? A: Umpire assignment is TBA, making it difficult to assess tendencies at this time.

Q: What time is the Tigers vs Yankees game? A: 9/10, 07:05PM

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