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The Tampa Bay Rays are in the Motor City to take on the Detroit Tigers Wednesday night. This game will continue our MLB odds series as we hand out a Rays-Tigers prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game.
Rays-Tigers Projected Starters
Zack Littell vs. Keider Montero
Zack Littell (8-9) with a 3.56 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 151.2 innings pitched, 134K/31BB, .263 oBA
Last Start: vs. Boston Red Sox: Win, 7 innings, 1 hits, 0 runs, 0 walks, 7 strikeouts
2024 Road Splits: 13 starts, 4.45 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, 64.2 innings pitched, 54K/13BB, .302 oBA
Keider Montero (6-6) with a 4.86 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 92.2 innings pitched, 73K/28BB, .261 oBA
Last Start: at Baltimore Orioles: No decision, 4.2 innings, 7 hits, 5 runs, 1 walk, 7 strikeouts
2024 Home Splits: 10 games, 9 starts, 4.18 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 56 innings pitched, 43K/17BB, .238 oBA
Here are the MLB Odds, courtesy of FanDuel.
MLB Odds: Rays-Tigers Odds
Tampa Bay Rays: -1.5 (+162)
Moneyline: -102
Detroit Tigers: +1.5 (-196)
Moneyline: -116
Over: 8 (-108)
Under: 8 (-112)
How to Watch Rays vs. Tigers
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Time: 6:40 PM ET/3:40 PM PT
TV: Bally Sports Sun, Bally Sports Detroit
Stream: fuboTV (Free Trial)
Why The Rays Will Cover The Spread/Win
Littell's numbers are not great this season, but he has been pitching well as of late. In his last eight starts, Littell has thrown 44.2 innings, allowed just 28 hits, and his ERA is a very low 1.41. He has found his groove, it is just unfortunately too little too late. Nonetheless, Littell should still be able to continue his good pitching against the Tigers Wednesday night. If Littell can have another good start, the Rays will be able to win this game.
The Rays are playing good baseball. They just swept the Toronto Blue Jays, and it was thanks to their pitching staff. In their last 10 games, the Rays have an ERA of 2.15. They have allowed 59 hits, and just five home runs in those 10 games. Their pitching staff is a big reason for their success lately, and that needs to continue in this game. As long as the Rays keep throwing the ball well, they will win this game.
Why The Tigers Will Cover The Spread/Win
Detroit has made their way into the playoff picture, but they have to keep playing well if they want to hold that spot. The Tigers have won seven of their last 10 games, and they have played some pretty good teams in that span, as well. Detroit has a 3.26 ERA in their last 10 games, so their pitching staff has been a big reason for their playoff push. As long as they keep throwing the ball well, the Tigers will win this game.
Keider Montero does not have the best numbers, but he has been very good in his last four home starts. In those games, Montero has thrown 24 innings, allowed just 15 hits, and he has an ERA of 1.12. That gives him just three runs allowed in those 24 innings at Comerica Park. Montero has a lot more fun pitching at home, and I expect that to be the case in this game. If Montero has another good start, the Tigers will win.
Final Rays-Tigers Prediction & Pick
This is an important game for the Tigers. Detroit is playing good baseball, but so are the Rays, which means this will be a good game. I do think the Tigers will come out on top, though. Montero is pitching well at home lately, and the Tigers are hungry for the playoffs. I will take the Tigers moneyline.
Final Rays-Tigers Prediction & Pick: Tigers ML (-116)
