In this article we will formulate a Rays vs Tigers prediction for this MLB game on Wednesday, June 3rd at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Tampa Bay Rays Betting Preview
The Tampa Bay Rays are 36-22 this season after they lost the first two games in this series by scores of 9-10 and 0-8. In game two, Tampa Bay fell behind in the first inning and they never had a chance in the ugly loss. The Rays recorded five hits in the game and they were led by Palacios, who went 2-4. Matz allowed six hits and five earned runs over 1.2 innings for the loss, while Seymour allowed three earned runs in relief. Prior to this series, Tampa Bay won two out of three against the Angels, but lost all three against the Orioles before that.
This season, Tampa Bay has a 3.97 ERA with a 1.25 WHIP and a .238 opponent batting average, while they have scored 271 runs with a .258 batting average and a .336 on base percentage. Jonathan Aranda has led the Rays with 11 home runs and 43 RBIs, while Yandy Diaz has added 11 home runs and 38 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Tampa Bay is Nick Martinez, who is 5-1 with a 1.62 ERA and a 1.11 WHIP over 66.2 innings pitched this season.
Detroit Tigers Betting Preview
The Detroit Tigers are 24-38 this year after they won game two by a score of 8-0 last night. Detroit scored five runs in the first two innings and they pulled away in the sixth and seventh for the win. The Tigers recorded 10 hits in the game and they were led by Vierling, who went 2-4 with two RBIs. Flaherty allowed five hits and zero earned runs over 5.0 innings for the win, while De Jesus finished the last four innings for the save. Prior to this series, Detroit lost all three against the White Sox and two out of three against the Angels.
This season, Detroit has a 4.05 ERA with a 1.28 WHIP and a .238 opponent batting average, while they have scored 241 runs with a .233 batting average and a .315 on base percentage. Dillon Dingler has led the Tigers with 13 home runs and 39 RBIs, while Riley Greene has added six home runs and 29 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Detroit is Troy Melton, who is 1-0 with a 1.42 ERA and a 0.95 WHIP over 12.2 innings pitched this year.
Why the Tampa Bay Rays will win
- The Tigers have lost each of their last eight day games against American League opponents.
- The Rays have won each of their last eight day games at Tropicana Field following a loss.
- The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight day games against American League opponents.
- The Rays have covered the run line in seven of their last eight day games at Tropicana Field following a loss.
- The Rays have led after 3 innings in seven of their last eight Wednesday games against the Tigers.
- The Rays have led after 5 innings in each of their last four day games against the Tigers at Tropicana Field.
Why the Detroit Tigers will win
- The underdogs have won each of the Tigers’ last five games at Tropicana Field.
- The Rays have lost six of their last seven games as favorites after playing the previous day.
- The Tigers have covered the run line in 13 of their last 14 day games against AL East opponents that held a winning record.
- The Rays have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six games against AL Central opponents following a home loss.
- The Tigers have led after 3 innings in each of their last five games as underdogs.
- The Tigers have led after 5 innings in each of their last six games as underdogs.
- The Tigers have won the first inning in four of their last five games as underdogs.
Total Runs Facts
- Seven of the Rays’ last eight day games against AL Central opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Five of the Tigers’ last six day games after playing the previous day have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Rays’ last seven games.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Tigers’ last four games.
Tampa Bay Rays Player Prop Facts
- Yandy Diaz has recorded at least one hit in each of his last eight appearances in day games against AL Central teams that held a losing record.
- Yandy Diaz has hit at least one home run in five of his last 10 home appearances.
Detroit Tigers Player Prop Facts
- Javier Baez has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 13 road appearances against AL East opponents.
- Riley Greene has hit at least one home run in three of the Tigers’ last four games at Tropicana Field.
Rays vs Tigers Prediction
Detroit was really struggling coming into this series, but their offense has exploded and they are going for the sweep here. The Tigers are 10-24 on the road this year, while the Rays are 21-8 at home. Tampa Bay has lost three of their last four games and they have allowed 32 runs in those three losses. The Rays are starting Martinez, who has allowed two earned runs or fewer in five straight starts, while Melton has allowed two earned runs over 12.2 innings in two outings. Martinez has been elite this season, but the Tigers have all of the momentum and Melton has been solid in limited action. Take Detroit here.