Rays vs. Tigers Predictions & Picks

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04 August 2023

Friday's contest between the Tampa Bay Rays (66-45) and Detroit Tigers (48-60) matching up at Comerica Park has a projected final score of 5-4 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of the Rays, so expect a competitive matchup. The game will begin at 6:40 PM ET on August 4.

This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the Rays will send Zack Littell (1-2) to the mound, while Reese Olson (1-4) will take the ball for the Tigers.

Rays vs. Tigers Game Info & Odds

When: Friday, August 4, 2023 at 6:40 PM ET
Where: Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan
How to Watch on TV: Apple TV+

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Rays vs. Tigers Score Prediction

Our prediction for this contest is Rays 5, Tigers 4.

Total Prediction for Rays vs. Tigers

Total Prediction: Over 9 runs

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Discover More About This Game

Rays Performance Insights

In six games as the favorite over the last 10 matchups, the Rays have a record of 3-3.
When it comes to hitting the over, Tampa Bay and its opponents are 5-5-0 in its last 10 games with a total.
Sportsbooks have not set a spread for any of the Rays' last 10 games.
The Rays have been favorites in 88 games this season and won 58 (65.9%) of those contests.
Tampa Bay has a record of 44-17, a 72.1% win rate, when favored by -145 or more by bookmakers this season.
The bookmakers' moneyline implies a 59.2% chance of a victory for the Rays.
Tampa Bay has scored the fourth-most runs in the majors this season with 573.
The Rays' 3.79 team ERA ranks third among all MLB pitching staffs.

Tigers Performance Insights

The Tigers have played as the underdog in seven of their past 10 games and have gone 2-5 in those contests.
When it comes to the total, Detroit and its foes are 5-5-0 in its last 10 contests.
Bookmakers have yet to post a spread in any of the Tigers' past 10 games.
The Tigers have been underdogs in 86 games this season and have come away with the win 34 times (39.5%) in those contests.
This season, Detroit has been victorious 28 times in 61 chances when named as an underdog of at least +120 or worse on the moneyline.
Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Tigers have a 45.5% chance of pulling out a win.
The offense for Detroit is No. 28 in MLB play scoring 3.9 runs per game (424 total runs).
Tigers pitchers have a combined ERA of 4.51 ERA this year, which ranks 22nd in MLB.

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