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Tampa Bay Rays to Face Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park with Tigers as Betting Favorites - Rays vs. Tigers Prediction Upcoming

Game time: July 9, 2025 at 5:10 PM ET

Venue: Comerica Park — Detroit, Michigan

Article updated Jul 8, 10:15 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Tampa Bay Rays will be facing off against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on Wednesday at 1:10 p.m. ET. The Rays won two of three games in their last meeting in

Game outlook

The Tampa Bay Rays will be facing off against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on Wednesday at 1:10 p.m. ET. The Rays won two of three games in their last meeting in mid-June, but the Tigers have historically performed well against Tampa Bay, winning seven of the last ten matchups. The over has hit in 5 out of the last 10 games between these teams. Zack Littell will take the mound for the Rays, boasting an ERA of 3.5, while Reese Olson will start for the Tigers with an ERA of 2.89. Detroit is the betting favorite with opening odds at -149, and the line has remained steady. Stay tuned for our Rays vs. Tigers prediction.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Rays +127 | Tigers -149

Spread: Rays +1.5 (-172) | Tigers -1.5 (+142)

Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Detroit will win straight-up is 60%.

Tampa Bay Rays

Tampa Bay Rays lost two of three games to Minnesota in their previous series and are currently 3-7 in their last ten games. In their upcoming game against the Tigers, right-hander Zack Littell will be starting, coming off a strong performance against the Twins. The team has been playing their home games at the Yankees' Spring Training home this season due to damage at Tropicana Field. Despite the change in venue, the team has not made significant changes to their roster this season and has shown potential both in their pitching staff and lineup. Currently, 2B Brandon Lowe and SS Ha-Seong Kim are listed as day-to-day on the injury report. With a power ranking of 8, the Rays are ranked 7 in offense and 11 in defense, with a season record of 49-43.

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Detroit Tigers Analysis

The Detroit Tigers are currently on a hot streak, sweeping Cleveland in their previous series and holding a 7-3 record in their last ten games. They will have righty Reese Olson on the mound for their upcoming game against Tampa Bay, who has had a solid season with a 49-43 record, 2.89 ERA, and 1.21 WHIP in ten starts. After a successful 2024 season, the Tigers are looking to build on their momentum and establish themselves as consistent contenders in the American League. With a strong offense and defense, ranking #5 in both categories, the Tigers are currently leading MLB in wins this season. Despite a 2-1 record for Tampa Bay in their recent matchups, the Tigers are heading into the game with no reported injuries.

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Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Tampa Bay Rays+127 → +124Moved
  • Moneyline · Detroit Tigers-149 → -138Moved
  • Spread · Tampa Bay Rays+1.5 (-172) → +1.5 (-175)Moved
  • Spread · Detroit Tigers-1.5 (+142) → -1.5 (+150)Moved
  • Total · Over8 (-110) → 8 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under8 (-110) → 8 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Tampa Bay Rays
49-43 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Detroit Tigers
59-34 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-07-09T02:15:21.948Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

Tampa Bay Rays lost two of three games to Minnesota in their previous series and are currently 3-7 in their last ten games. In their upcoming game against the Tigers, right-hander Zack Littell will be starting, coming off a strong performance against the Twins. The team has been playing their home games at the Yankees' Spring Training home this season due to damage at Tropicana Field. Despite the change in venue, the team has not made significant changes to their roster this season and has shown potential both in their pitching staff and lineup. Currently, 2B Brandon Lowe and SS Ha-Seong Kim are listed as day-to-day on the injury report. With a power ranking of 8, the Rays are ranked 7 in offense and 11 in defense, with a season record of 49-43.

The Detroit Tigers are currently on a hot streak, sweeping Cleveland in their previous series and holding a 7-3 record in their last ten games. They will have righty Reese Olson on the mound for their upcoming game against Tampa Bay, who has had a solid season with a 49-43 record, 2.89 ERA, and 1.21 WHIP in ten starts. After a successful 2024 season, the Tigers are looking to build on their momentum and establish themselves as consistent contenders in the American League. With a strong offense and defense, ranking #5 in both categories, the Tigers are currently leading MLB in wins this season. Despite a 2-1 record for Tampa Bay in their recent matchups, the Tigers are heading into the game with no reported injuries.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2025-07-08Tampa Bay Rays 2 · Detroit Tigers 4
  • 2025-07-07Tampa Bay Rays 1 · Detroit Tigers 5
  • 2025-06-22Detroit Tigers 9 · Tampa Bay Rays 3
  • 2025-06-21Detroit Tigers 3 · Tampa Bay Rays 8
  • 2025-06-20Detroit Tigers 8 · Tampa Bay Rays 14
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Tampa Bay Rays defeated Detroit Tigers 7-3

Tampa Bay Rays defeated Detroit Tigers 7-3 on July 9, 2025, a 4-run decision in the series. Tampa Bay Rays' strongest period was the 6th inning, when it outscored its opponent 4-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Tampa Bay Rays +1.5 (-175) spread, Tampa Bay Rays covered, while the 10 combined runs finished over the recorded total of 8.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • MiamimikeMoneyline · Detroit Tigers -149Loss
  • Sammy52Moneyline · Detroit Tigers -149Loss
  • MaddogTotal · Over 8 (-110)Win
  • VegaspatTotal · Over 8 (-110)Win
  • JwMoneyline · Tampa Bay Rays +127Win
  • JwTotal · Over 8 (-110)Win
  • JamescashiolaMoneyline · Detroit Tigers -149Loss
  • TweiskoffMoneyline · Tampa Bay Rays -149Win
  • EmcTotal · Over 8 (-110)Win
  • DawhizMoneyline · Detroit Tigers -149Loss
  • DoclocksMoneyline · Tampa Bay Rays +127Win
  • RcMoneyline · Detroit Tigers -149Loss
  • Jtmcentire
Total · Under 8 (-110)
Loss
  • DrfeelgoodMoneyline · Tampa Bay Rays +130Win
  • Philly267Moneyline · Tampa Bay Rays -150Win
  • 72dolphinsTotal · Under 8 (-110)Loss
  • DerekFisherMoneyline · Detroit Tigers -150Loss
  • JamescashiolaTotal · Over 8 (-110)Win
  • MoneymouthTotal · Over 8 (-110)Win
  • DrpaulMoneyline · Tampa Bay Rays -150Win
  • StevedTotal · Under 8 (-110)Loss
  • Roderick806Moneyline · Tampa Bay Rays +130Win
  • BrycetMoneyline · Tampa Bay Rays +128Win
  • 1735203231Moneyline · Tampa Bay Rays +128Win
  • JaredkuntzMoneyline · Detroit Tigers -150Loss
  • JtgarciaTotal · Over 8 (-110)Win
  • PremierPicksMoneyline · Detroit Tigers -150Loss
  • JohnnywalkerMoneyline · Tampa Bay Rays +128Win
  • JohnmiznerMoneyline · Tampa Bay Rays +128Win
  • JohnmiznerTotal · Under 8 (-110)Loss
  • 1118240754Moneyline · Detroit Tigers -150Loss
  • Barry713Moneyline · Tampa Bay Rays +128Win
  • RoycejacobsMoneyline · Detroit Tigers -150Loss
  • CoolioMoneyline · Detroit Tigers -147Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Over 8 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkMoneyline · Tampa Bay Rays +128Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 8 (-110)Win