Tampa Bay Rays vs Detroit Tigers Prediction 4-22-24 Picks

In this article we will formulate a Tigers vs Rays prediction for this MLB game on Monday, April 22nd at Tropicana Field. 

Tigers Coming off a Series Win

The Tigers are coming off a series win against the Minnesota Twins. On Sunday, the pitching gave up only one run, and they ended up winning 6-1. Spencer Torkelson had a strong game, finishing with two hits and two RBIs. The Tigers are averaging 3.86 runs, while their pitching is giving up 3.81 runs per game. In this game, the pitching is going to need to be good. Getting the start for the Tigers will be Tarik Skubal who sits with a 2-0 record and an ERA of 2.28. In his last start against the Rangers he went 6.1 innings giving up five hits and four runs. 

Rays Coming off Close Loss

The Rays were competitive on Sunday against the New York Yankees, but they ended up falling just short. The Rays are averaging 4.04 runs, while their pitching is giving up 4.83 runs per game. The offense is ranked 20th, while the pitching is ranked 24th. Isaac Paredes has hit five home runs and driven in 14 RBIs. Getting the start for the Rays will be Zach Littell who sits with a 1-0 record and an ERA of 2.14. In his last start against the Angels he went 5.2 innings giving up eight hits and three runs. 

Tampa Bay Rays Team Facts

• The Rays have won each of their last seven home games against AL Central opponents following a loss.
• The Rays have covered the run line in each of their last 11 games as underdogs against AL Central opponents following a loss.
• The Rays have led after 7 innings in each of their last five night games at Tropicana Field against AL Central opponents.
• The Rays have led after 5 innings in each of their last five games against the Tigers at Tropicana Field.
• The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Rays’ last five games as underdogs against AL Central opponents.

Detroit Tigers Team Facts

• The Tigers have lost each of their last nine games against AL East opponents following a win.
• The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last eight games as favorites after playing the previous day.
• The Tigers have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last five Monday night games as favorites.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Tigers’ last five night games against AL East opponents.
• The Tigers have trailed after 7 innings in each of their last four games as favorites against American League opponents.

Tigers vs Rays Prediction

Tarik Skubal has been strong overall this season, and he’s going to continue that success here. Zach Littell hasn’t been awful this season, but in his last start, he did give up three runs. This might not be a game where the Tigers score seven or eight runs, but they are going to score three or four and that is going to be enough for them to get the job done. Back the Tigers on the money line.