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Detroit Tigers Look to Extend Road Success Against Tampa Bay Rays in Monday Night Matchup at Tropicana Field

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 12-10, 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 vs Tampa Bay Stats

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 12-10 record this season.

Tampa Bay Rays Analysis

The Tampa Bay Rays were unable to gain ground in the AL East after losing a series to the Yankees. They are now back at home, where they have won two of their last three games and will look to continue their momentum with a win on Monday. The team is averaging 4.05 runs per game, with a .248 batting average ranking 12th in the league. Amed Rosario leads the team with a .343 batting average, while Isaac Paredes leads in home runs and RBIs. The pitching staff has struggled, giving up 4.32 runs per game, with opponents hitting .247 against them. In their last game, Littell gave up three runs in 5.2 innings. The Rays have a power ranking of 20 and are ranked 20th in offense, 24th in defense, and have an overall record of 12-11.

Detroit Tigers Poised for Victory Against Tampa Bay Rays with Strong Offense and Pitching

The Tigers have demonstrated consistent success on the road, winning three of their last four games. Their strong offensive performance, including scoring 14 runs across their past three games, indicates they are well-prepared for their upcoming match. Despite Littell's commendable pitching for the Rays, the Tigers are expected to maintain their offensive prowess, particularly considering Littell's recent struggles at home, where he allowed three runs in his last outing.

Conversely, the Rays have experienced difficulties recently, losing three of their last five games and struggling offensively, evidenced by only scoring nine runs in their last three games. Skubal's effective pitching for the Tigers, along with his success against the Rays, will likely contribute to Tampa Bay's continued struggles at the plate. With Detroit boasting the most effective bullpen in the league, they are well-positioned to contain Tampa Bay's offensive output. Ultimately, selecting Detroit to cover the money line is advisable.

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