Tampa Bay Rays vs. Detroit Tigers Runline Pick

Tampa Bay Rays vs. Detroit Tigers
Date: Sunday, August 6th, 1:40 ET
Location: Comerica Park
TV: BSDET
Money Line: Rays -198/Tigers +167
Total Line: 8

Betting Preview

Here’s our betting preview for the upcoming MLB clash between the Detroit Tigers and the Rays on Sunday, August 6th at Comerica Park. We provide you with a comprehensive analysis, odds, and predictions to help with your handicapping decision or tail our expert based on the projected lineups and listed starting pitchers.

Betting Odds

Rays vs. Tigers Projected Lineup

	Batting Order	Position
Yandy Díaz	1	1B
Wander Franco	2	SS
Brandon Lowe	3	2B
Randy Arozarena	4	LF
Isaac Paredes	5	3B
Luke Raley	6	DH
Josh Lowe	7	RF
Jose Siri	8	CF
René Pinto	9	C
Tyler Glasnow	–	SP




	Batting Order	Position
Zach McKinstry	1	2B
Riley Greene	2	DH
Spencer Torkelson	3	1B
Kerry Carpenter	4	RF
Matt Vierling	5	CF
Javier Báez	6	SS
Nick Maton	7	3B
Akil Baddoo	8	LF
Eric Haase	9	C
Matt Manning	–	SP




Straight Up/Over-Under/ Runline Record

Tampa Bay Rays: 67-46 SU / OU 57-52 / Runline 57-56
Detroit Tigers: 49-61 SU / OU 56-50 / Runline 58-52

The Rays head into today’s game vs. the Tigers with an overall record of 67-46. This mark has them sitting 2nd in the AL East. Currently, they are three games out of the division lead. Over their last five games, they are 3-2 and have a road and home record of 30-27 and 37-19, respectively. Tampa Bay’s overall series record sits at 19-11-5.

• The Rays have covered the runline in 50.4% of their games and have an average run margin of 1.3
• The Rays have been favored in 82.3% of their games and have runline records of 29-27 and 28-29 at home and on the road, respectively
• The over has hit in 52% of the Rays’ 113 games at 57-52.

For the season, the Tigers have put together a record of 49-61, including going just 3-7 over their last ten games. In the AL Central standings, they are 3rd, trailing by eight games. This year, they have gone 23-31 at home and 26-30 on the road with an overall series mark of 15-18-4.

• The Tigers have covered the runline in 52.7% of their games and have an average run margin of -0.9
• The Tigers have been favored in 18.2% of their games and have runline records of 27-27 and 31-25 at home and on the road, respectively
• The over has hit in 53% of the Tigers’ 110 games at 56-50.

Pitching Matchup




As he prepares to take on the Tigers, Tampa Bay starter Tyler Glasnow has recorded a quality start in each of his last four outings. Overall, he has made 12 trips to the mound and has a recorded of 5-3 and ERA of 3.15. For the season, opponents have batting average of .194 against him, including an OPS of .607. Glasnow’s strikeout total currently sits at 96 while issuing 22 this year.

The Rays picked up a win the last time Tyler Glasnow took the mound, taking down the Yankees by a score of 5-1. In seven innings of work, he allowed three hits and one earned run while adding a W to his record.




For the season, Detroit starter Matt Manning has a record of 3-3 and ERA of 4.53. One thing to note, is that he has given up four or more earned run in two straight games. Overall, he has a slugging percentage allowed of .424 with opponents putting together a batting average of .233 against him. In terms of strikeouts, he comes in with a season-long total of 36 while issuing 13 walks.

The last time, Manning took the mound, he lasted six innings, as the Tigers fell to the Pirates (4-1). Individually, Manning gave up eight hits leading to four earned runs.

Rays vs. Tigers Offense Outlook

With 113 games under their belt, the Rays are currently 4th in the league, averaging 5.2 runs per game. Tampa Bay’s home run ranking is 4th, with the team having hit 163 long balls. The team’s batting average, including .249 on the road and .248 at home, is .254.

Tampa Bay Rays Team Hitting Stats




Tampa Bay Rays Top Hitters: Last Five Games




The Tigers have played 111 games so far this season and are currently ranked 27th in the league with an average of 3.9 runs per game. In terms of home run hitting, Detroit is 25th, having hit the ball out of the park 101 times. Their overall batting average is .232, including .218 on the road and .230 at home.

Detroit Tigers Top Hitters vs. Righties




Detroit Tigers Top Hitters: Last Five Games




Free MLB Pick

The Rays have dominated this series over the last ten games with an 8-2 mark, including winning four of five this season. They have the big edge on paper in the starting pitching this afternoon, with Tyler Glasnow getting the honors. Glasnow has looked in his last four. All quality starts, allowing a combined six runs. It’s a different story for the Tigers’ Matt Manning, who was tagged with 11 runs over his last two starts. Add in that Tampa Bay has the superior bullpen and hitting, and they look like the winner here. However, nothing is guaranteed in sports betting, and laying nearly 2-1 could drain a bankroll quickly. Take the Rays -1.5 -110.