Tampa Bay Rays (67-46) vs Detroit Tigers (49-61)
The Tampa Bay Rays vs. Detroit Tigers 8/6/2023 – On Sunday afternoon, the MLB action on the field will resume with a match-up between the hot MLB Pick Tampa Bay Rays and the home-team Detroit Tigers in the finale of an American League inter-Division three-game series at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. For valuable MLB betting advice, take into consideration that Tampa Bay, despite being one of the hottest MLB Picks and one of the league’s best teams, has faced recent struggles, losing two of the last three matches. This has caused their overall standing to drop to 67-46, including a 30-27 record when playing away from home following their recent road loss.
Despite these challenges, the Rays have managed to secure the second place in the challenging AL East, trailing the AL East leader Baltimore Orioles by three games. Remarkably, the Rays maintain their status as one of the top teams in the major league, with a +143 run difference. They’ve accumulated a total of 583 runs scored to date while surrendering only 440 over the course of the campaign.
In recent road contests, the Tampa Bay Rays have faced some obstacles, losing three of their last eight, including a recent 2-4 road loss to the Tigers that tied the series at 1-all. During that game, Tampa Bay was limited to just 2 runs on 7 hits with one error committed. SP Aaron Civale (5-3, 2.55 ERA) took the loss for the Rays, allowing 9 hits and 3 earned runs with 4 strikeouts across 4.1 frames of work. These insights can play a role in guiding your MLB betting decisions.
First Baseman Yandy Diaz batted an average of .312 for Tampa Bay with a team-high 110 total hits made and an on-base percentage of .398 in leading the Rays’ offense for the season. Center Fielder Jose Siri contributed a team-leading 21 home runs, and Third Baseman Isaac Paredes added 65 runs batted in for Tampa Bay. On Sunday, right-hander Tyler Glasnow will climb up the hill to start for the Tampa Bay Rays in the closing match of a series versus the Detroit Tigers. The right-handed starter is 5-3 on the season with a strong 3.15 ERA, a sterling 1.08 WHlP, and 96 strikeouts, yielding 52 hits, 22 free walks, and 98 long balls through 68.2 innings pitched this year.
Rays vs. Tigers Game Info
| When: | Sunday, August 6, 2023, 1:40 PM ET |
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| Where: | Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan |
| TV: | BSDT |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Tyler Glasnow (5-3, 3.15 ERA) vs Matt Manning (3-3, 4.53 ERA)
The Detroit Tigers will take their home defense and try to end the series with a victory when hosting game 3 of 3, facing the tough Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday afternoon. Detroit is trying its best to improve its overall standing with the recent home victory lifting them 49-51 overall and 23-31 at home play the competition is tougher as the team took third place in the AL Central with 8 games behind the Minnesota Twins in the first place. However, the Tigers must improve in scoring runs after gaining 428 total runs scored but also wasted 529 resulting in a run difference of -101 over the year. The Detroit Tigers aim for a victory on Sunday to capture their second straight win and snatch the series triumph over the hard-hitting Tampa Bay batters. Jake Rogers delivered three runs scored while Akil Baddoo hit a long ball as the Tigers outmatched the Rays at 4-2 on Saturday.
Right Fielder Zach McKinstry averages .232 at the plate for Detroit while First Baseman Spencer Torkelson recorded a team-high 15 home runs scored, 59 runs batted in, 92 total hits made, and an on-base percentage at .305 in leading the Tigers in each category this season. Detroit posted a team batting average of .231 with a slugging percentage of .366 for the year. On Sunday, righty Matt Manning will take his place on the pitcher’s mound to start for the Detroit Tigers in the final round of a three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Tampa Bay Rays -195
The totals went UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay’s last 5 contests while the Rays are 4-2 SU in their last last matches. Tampa Bay is 5-1 straight up in their last 6 outings played versus Detroit while the totals went UNDER in 8 of Tampa Bay’s last 11 road games. The totals went UNDER in 11 of the Tampa Bay Rays’ last 15 contests against an American League opponent.
Tampa Bay Rays Betting Trends
The Tampa Bay Rays are 3-2 in their last 5 outings.
The Rays are 3-2 in their last 5 games against the spread.
Tampa Bay Rays are 28-29 in their last road matches against the spread.
The totals went OVER in 1 of the Rays’ last 5 contests.
Detroit Tigers Betting Trends
The Detroit Tigers are 2-3 in their last 5 outings played.
The Tigers are 2-3 in their last 5 matches against the spread.
Detroit is 31-25 in its last road games against the spread.
The totals went OVER in 2 of the Detroit Tigers’ last 5 contests.
Tampa Bay Rays vs. Detroit Tigers 8/6/2023 Betting Picks
The Rays will dominate this game on the road with a 30-27 record versus the home team of the Tigers, who have a 23-31 home record this season. If you’re considering MLB picks, note that the UNDER has cashed in 11 of Tampa Bay’s last 16 games and in 4 of the Rays’ last 5 against Detroit.
Tampa Bay’s starter, Tyler Glasnow, has put up impressive performances, finishing two straight strong outings by allowing only two runs on five hits across 14 innings. On the Tigers’ side, Matt Manning has seen the UNDER cash in three of his last five starts.
Considering these factors, it’s a strategic move to take the visiting team, the Rays, to win this game. As a prediction, expect the Tampa Bay Rays to secure a 5-1 victory, given their recent performances and the prevailing dynamics of the match.
Free Pick and Prediction: Tampa Bay Rays will win 7-3. .