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MLB2026 season

Boston Red Sox vs Detroit Tigers

Head-to-head win probability for MLB. Next meeting when one is scheduled, otherwise the most recent game. This season's results use the last pre-kickoff number.

Most recent meeting

Wed, May 6, 2026

Tigers logo
DET
Detroit Tigers
0
vs
Red Sox logo
BOS
Boston Red Sox
4
DET 55%45% BOS
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This season

2026 meetings. Pre-kickoff win probability and the result.

Model record on this matchup

Graded on the last pre-kickoff win probability, the same rule as the accuracy page. Preseason excluded.

Hit rate
38%
3 of 8 decided games
Meetings graded
8
2026
Correct calls
3
Favorite won

Factor comparison

Each team's top factors from this page's featured meeting.

Boston Red Sox
  • ELO Rating — Yankees ELO 1533 vs Red Sox ELO 1567 (diff: -35)
Detroit Tigers
  • Defensive Efficiency — Tigers pitching/defense (4.0 RA/G) better than Pirates (4.6 RA/G)
  • Home Field Advantage — Tigers are 36-32 at home this season; Pirates are 31-40 on the road
  • ELO Rating — Tigers ELO 1529 vs Pirates ELO 1496 (diff: +33)

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