The New York Mets will look for rookie sensation Nolan McLean to lead them to victory again tonight when they visit the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park.
My Mets vs. Tigers predictions believe will continue to deliver the goods for his squad. Read on below to see my full analysis of tonight’s game with my free MLB picks for Tuesday, September 2.
Mets vs Tigers prediction
Mets vs Tigers best bet: Mets moneyline (-130)
After floundering through early August, the New York Mets got a shot in the arm when Nolan McLean was brought up from the minors on August 16.
Since then, he’s made three starts, picking up wins in each game and allowing only two total runs — most recently giving up just four hits in eight shutout innings against the Philadelphia Phillies last week.
McLean has a wide range of pitches he can throw, but the one making headlines is his sweeper, which boasts an outrageously high spin rate that produces the kind of movement difficult for even MLB hitters to make solid contact.
It’s going to be hard for any team to figure him out their first time seeing him, and that includes the Detroit Tigers.
It’s not as though the Tigers can’t touch the rookie: they’ve averaged 4.81 runs per game and have a deep enough lineup to test McLean. However, their propensity for strikeouts (8.81 per game) suggests McLean will be a tough matchup.
Combined with the rejuvenated Mets offense, this could be a tough night for Detroit.
Mets vs Tigers same-game parlay (SGP)
These teams put up a combined 18 runs on Monday, and the Mets' offense in particular is clicking, averaging 9.5 runs per game over their last four outings.
I’m taking the Over, as well as New York slugger Pete Alonso to pick up an RBI. I’m also taking Nolan McLean to continue the dominant start to his career and come in Over his total of 5.5 strikeouts.
Mets vs Tigers odds
- Moneyline: New York -130 | Detroit +110
- Run line: New York -1.5 (+125) | Detroit +1.5 (-150)
- Over/Under: Over 8.5 (-105) | Under 8.5 (-115)
Mets vs Tigers trend
The Mets are 3-0 straight up in McLean’s first three career starts. Find more MLB betting trends for Mets vs. Tigers.
How to watch Mets vs Tigers and game info
| Location | Comerica Park, Detroit, MI |
| Date | Tuesday, September 2, 2025 |
| First pitch | 6:40 p.m. ET |
| TV | SNY, FDSN Detroit |
| Mets starting pitcher | Nolan McLean (3-0, 0.89 ERA) |
| Tigers starting pitcher | Sawyer Gipson-Long (3-1, 2.70 ERA) |
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