Yankees-Tigers Lines Preview

The New York Yankees and the Detroit Tigers will both be gunning for a victory on Wednesday when they meet at Comerica Park. The Yankees will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Joba Chamberlain in this game. Chamberlain has a 0-0 record and a 3.94 ERA this season. The Tigers will counter Chamberlain with Rick Porcello. Righthander Porcello has a 4.50 ERA to go along with a 1-2 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 143-moneyline favorites versus the Tigers, while the game's total is sitting at 9. Jose Molina hit a grand slam, as the Yankees ripped the Tigers 11-0 on Tuesday night. New York won as -125 road favorites as the game played over the 10-run total listed by sportsbooks. Nick Swisher went 2-for-3 with a big fly for the Yankees, while winning pitcher Phil Hughes held the Tigers scoreless over six innings of work. Ryan Perry took the loss in relief of Detroit starter Edwin Jackson, who held New York off the board for six innings in the loss. Team records: New York: 10-10 SU Detroit: 11-9 SU New York most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 5-5 Before playing LA Angels are 4-6 After playing Detroit are 5-5 After a win are 5-5 Detroit most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 5-5 Before playing Cleveland are 4-6 After playing NY Yankees are 4-6 After a loss are 7-3 A few trends to consider: NY Yankees are 4-8 SU in their last 12 games when playing on the road against Detroit NY Yankees are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games when playing Detroit NY Yankees are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games on the road NY Yankees are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games Detroit is 8-3 SU in its last 11 games at home Detroit is 7-3 SU in their last 10 games when playing NY Yankees Detroit is 8-4 SU in their last 12 games when playing at home against NY Yankees Next up: NY Yankees home to LA Angels, Thursday, April 30 Detroit home to Cleveland, Friday, May 1