Detroit Tigers vs Tampa Bay Rays Betting Picks & Predictions
The Detroit Tigers will be facing the Tampa Bay Rays in the first game of their three-game series at Tropicana Field on Monday night. The Tigers, with a record of 76-86, will
Game outlook
The Detroit Tigers will be facing the Tampa Bay Rays in the first game of their three-game series at Tropicana Field on Monday night. The Tigers, with a record of 76-86, will be looking for their second consecutive road series win. Tarik Skubal will be starting for the Tigers, while Zack Littell will be starting for the Rays. Tampa Bay, with a record of 12-11, has won 8 out of their last 10 games against Detroit. The current line for the game is Detroit -110.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Tigers -110 | Rays -104
Spread: Tigers -1.5 (+153) | Rays +1.5 (-180)
Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Detroit will win straight-up is 52%.
Detroit Tigers
The Detroit Tigers have bounced back from a series loss to the Rangers by winning two of three games against the Twins. They have been impressive on the road this season, winning eight of their 11 games. They will look to continue their success by taking the series lead over the Rays. Detroit's offense has struggled, with a low batting average and on base percentage, but Kerry Carpenter has been a standout player with strong stats. The team's pitching, however, has been strong, with a low ERA and opponents batting average. Despite a recent loss by Skubal, the Tigers will need a better effort from him to secure a win. Overall, the Tigers are ranked 23rd in offense, 6th in defense, and have a 76-86 record this season.