The Detroit Tigers (83-74) welcome the Tampa Bay Rays (78-79) to Comerica Park on Wednesday for the 2nd game of a 3-game series. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET. Let’s check out BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Rays vs Tigers Opportunities and place your best bets with our expert MLB tips and predictions.

Season series: Tigers lead 3-1

The Rays lost their opening game on Tuesday 1-2 against the Tigers.

They entered the series having won three games against the Toronto Blue Jays from Friday through Sunday. Tampa Bay has won four of its last five games, but is just 5-4 in its last nine games. The Rays have a 36-40 road record this season and an overall record of 80-77 against the spread (ATS).

The Tigers have won three games in a row, including a 2-1 series sweep of the Baltimore Orioles over the weekend. Detroit has won seven of its last eight games but is still third in the AL Central. Its home record is 40-36 and its overall ATS record is 86-71.

Expected starters for Rays at Tigers

RHP Zack Littell against RHP Keider Montero

Littell (8-9, 3.56 ERA) is making his 29th start. He has a WHIP of 1.24, 1.8 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9 in 151 2/3 innings.

• Last start: Win, 7 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 0 BB, 7 K in the 2-0 home win against Boston Red Sox on Thursday
• Away statistics 2024: 4-4, 4.45 ERA (64 2/3 IP, 32 ER), 1.45 WHIP, 7.5 K/9 in 13 starts
• Career vs. Tigers: 2-1, 2.81 ERA (16 IP, 5 ER), 1.06 WHIP, 5.6 K/9 in 6 appearances (2 starts)

Montero (6-6, 4.86 ERA) is making his 16th start and 18th appearance. He has a 1.29 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 7.1 K/9 in 92 2/3 innings.

• Last start: Win, 5 IP, 0 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 1 K in the 4-2 home win against Orioles on September 15
• Home stats 2024: 3-5, 4.18 ERA (56 IP, 26 ER), 1.18 WHIP, 6.9 K/9 in 10 appearances (9 starts)
• Has never played against Rays

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Rays at Tigers odds

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• Moneyline (ML): Rays +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Tigers -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
• Run Line (RL)/Against the Spread: Rays +1.5 (-200) | Tigers -1.5 (+165)
• Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Tips and predictions for Rays at Tigers

forecast

Tiger 3, Rays 2

Money line

BET TIGERS (-125).

The Tigers offense has been more consistent lately and with both teams having a solid starting option on the mound, that could make the difference. Detroit has won 7 of its last 8 games and has scored at least 4 runs in 5 of the 8 games.

Tampa Bay has scored 2 or fewer runs in 4 of their last 6 games and has been unable to produce offensively. With that in mind, Detroit is expected to emerge victorious, especially since the team is on the verge of a wild card spot.

Back TIGER (-125).

Running Line/Against the Spread

HAPPEN.

There is no good option here. The Rays have had 3 of their last 4 games end in one run and are way too expensive to play on the run line. Likewise, the Tigers are too risky to take as favorites on the run line.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 8 (-115).

The Rays have underperformed in 6 straight games and in 11 of their last 12 games. They simply have not been consistent on offense, scoring 2 or fewer runs in 7 of their last 12 games.

The Tigers have an under-run record in 2 straight games and in 4 of their last 6 games. They have scored just 20 runs in their last 6 games. When you consider these trends for both and the capable pitchers on the mound, Under 8 years (-115).

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