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Detroit Tigers Look to Secure Victory Against Tampa Bay Rays in Series Finale

The Detroit Tigers and the Tampa Bay Rays will be facing off in the final game of their three-game series in the American League on Sunday afternoon. The Rays won the first game on Friday with a score of 14-8. This is the first series between the two teams this season. Casey Mize will be starting for the Tigers with a 2.96 ERA, while Zack Littell will be starting for the Rays with a 3.88 ERA. The game is set to start at 12:10 EST. Tampa Bay is currently the favorite to win with a line of -111.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Tigers -103 | Rays -111
• Spread: Tigers +1.5 (-210) | Rays -1.5 (+180)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tampa Bay will win straight-up is 53%.

Detroit vs Tampa Bay Stats

Detroit Tigers

The Detroit Tigers currently hold the most wins in Major League Baseball, with 48 wins heading into Saturday's games. They have a strong division lead of 9.5 games in the AL Central. Despite dropping the first game of their series in Tampa, Riley Greene stood out with two home runs, now leading the team with 17 home runs and 59 RBIs. His teammate Spencer Torkelson has 16 home runs and 48 RBIs this season. Colt Keith also contributed with a home run on Friday. Casey Mize, a 28-year old right hander, will be making his 13th start of the season with a record of 7-2 and an ERA of 2.96. The team has a power ranking of 13 and is ranked 5th in offense, scoring an average of 4.88 runs per game, and 6th in defense, allowing an average of 3.74 runs against them per game. The Tigers currently hold a record of 48-29 this season.

Tampa Bay Rays Analysis

The Tampa Bay Rays are currently making a strong push towards the top of the AL East standings just before the All-Star Break. They are currently just 1.5 games behind the first-place Yankees and hold a 1.5-game lead over the Blue Jays in third. The Rays currently have the top Wild Card spot in the American League. In Friday's game, Yandy Diaz stood out with a two-homer performance from the leadoff spot as the team secured a 14-8 win. Diaz has been a key contributor this season with 12 home runs, 44 RBIs, and a .280 batting average. The team's top power hitter and up-and-coming prospect, Junior Caminero, leads the team with 18 home runs and 49 RBIs as a 21-year-old third baseman. Brandon Lowe, featuring 15 homers and 42 RBIs, also had a strong showing batting second in Friday's lineup. On the pitching side, Zack Littell will be making his 16th start with a 6-7 record and a 3.88 ERA. Despite losing in his last two outings, Littell has recorded 61 strikeouts against 11 walks. The Rays have a power ranking of 1 and rank 10th in offense, averaging 4.61 runs per game, and 7th in defense, giving up an average of 3.75 points per game. Their season record currently stands at 42-34, with a recent 1-2 series result against Detroit.

Detroit Tigers Poised for Victory in Sunday's Game Against Tampa Bay

The Detroit Tigers faced a setback in the opening game of the series, but their strong performance indicates they are poised for a victory on Sunday. The team's offense, led by standout players such as Riley Green, Spencer Torkelson, and Derek Hill, continues to excel. The Tigers are determined to tighten their defense after allowing too many runs in the previous game. With Casey Mize, an impressive pitcher with a record of 7-2 and an ERA below 3.00, on the mound, Detroit is well-positioned to stifle the Tampa Bay offense. Furthermore, uncertainties loom over the participation of Caminero, a key player for Tampa. Considering these factors, it is highly likely that the Tigers will secure a win before departing from Tampa. In this matchup, the Tigers are the favored choice for victory.

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