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Tampa Bay Rays at Detroit Tigers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Tampa Bay Rays at Detroit Tigers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Tampa Bay Rays (78-80) and Detroit Tigers (84-74) conclude a 3-game series Thursday. First pitch from Comerica Park is slated for 1:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Rays vs. Tigers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tigers lead 4-1

The Rays dropped their 2nd straight game to the Tigers Wednesday night, 7-1. Tampa Bay has been outscored 9-2 during this series. The Rays are just playing out the string, as they’ve been eliminated from playoff contention.

Detroit won for the 8th time in their last 9 games and currently holds the final AL Wild Card spot by 2 games over the Minnesota Twins. The Tigers pitching staff has held the Rays to just 10 hits and 2 runs in the 2 games of this series. Detroit is 19-12 against the AL East this season.

Rays at Tigers projected starters

LHP Tyler Alexander vs. RHP Reese Olson

Alexander (6-5, 5.35 ERA) makes his 8th start and 23rd appearance. He has a 1.27 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 7.4 K/9 in 102 2/3 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 4 1/3 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 1 BB, 6 K in 1-0 home victory against Toronto Blue Jays Friday
  • 2024 road splits: 3-3, 4.47 ERA (46 1/3 IP, 23 ER), 1.08 WHIP, 6.2 K/9 in 12 games (3 starts)
  • Career vs. Tigers: 0-1, 4.50 (4 IP, 2 ER), 3 H, 1 BB, 4 K in 1 appearance

Olson (4-8, 3.49 ERA) makes his 22nd start. He has a 1.19 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 8.1 K/9 in 108 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 3 IP, 1 ER, 1 H, 1 BB, 3 K in 6-4 win at Baltimore Orioles Saturday
  • 2024 home splits: 3-4, 3.47 ERA (49 1/3 IP, 21 R (19 ER), 1.18 WHIP, 7.5 K/9 in 8 starts
  • Only start vs. Rays: Loss, 5 IP, 4 ER, 5 H, 3 BB, 3 K in 8-0 home loss Aug. 4, 2023

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Rays at Tigers odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Rays +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Tigers -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rays +1.5 (-155) | Tigers -1.5 (+130)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Rays at Tigers picks and predictions

Prediction

Tigers 4, Rays 1

Moneyline

PASS.

The Tigers (-165) are one of the hottest teams in baseball and I’m going to ride the hot hand, but not at those odds. I’ll take my wager to the run line.

Run line/Against the spread

BET TIGERS -1.5 (+130).

The Tigers are absolutely on fire right now, riding a 4-game winning streak and having won 8 of their last 9. They’re fighting for a playoff spot, and their destiny is completely in their own hands—win out, and they’ll be in the postseason for the 1st time since 2013, back when they still had legends like Miguel Cabrera and Justin Verlander.

On the flip side, the Rays have little left to play for except pride, and let’s be honest—they haven’t been very competitive lately. Tampa Bay has been struggling, averaging just 2 runs per game over their last 6 outings. With all this momentum on Detroit’s side and a struggling opponent, it’s hard to see the Tigers not taking care of business at home and covering that run line on Thursday.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 7.5 (-110).

While their recent meetings have been a mixed bag when it comes to totals, the Rays are on fire when it comes to hitting the Under—8-1-1 in their last 10 games, with 6 of those hitting Under the total.

The Rays have really been struggling to find their offensive groove lately, scoring just 12 runs over their last 6 games. Plus, the Tigers have kept them in check, allowing only 1 run in each game of this series. The Tigers haven’t exactly been lighting it up either, sporting a 6-3-1 record against the Under in their last 10.

With both teams having trouble scoring, it doesn’t seem like we’re in for a high-scoring affair. So, betting the Under feels like a smart move here!

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Tampa Bay Rays at Detroit Tigers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Tampa Bay Rays at Detroit Tigers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Detroit Tigers (83-74) welcome the Tampa Bay Rays (78-79) to Comerica Park Wednesday for the 2nd game of a 3-game series. First pitch is set for 6:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Rays vs. Tigers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tigers lead 3-1

The Rays lost 2-1 to the Tigers in the Tuesday opener.

They entered the series coming off a 3-game sweep of the visiting Toronto Blue Jays Friday through Sunday. Tampa Bay has won 4 of its last 5 games yet is just 5-4 over its last 9. The Rays are 36-40 on the road this season and 80-77 against the spread (ATS) overall.

The Tigers have won 3 straight games, including a 2-1 series win at the Baltimore Orioles over the weekend. Detroit has won 7 of its last 8 games yet still sits in 3rd in the AL Central. It is 40-36 at home and 86-71 ATS overall.

Rays at Tigers projected starters

RHP Zack Littell vs. RHP Keider Montero

Littell (8-9, 3.56 ERA) makes his 29th start. He has a 1.24 WHIP, 1.8 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9 through 151 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 7 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 0 BB, 7 K in 2-0 home victory over Boston Red Sox Thursday
  • 2024 away stats: 4-4, 4.45 ERA (64 2/3 IP, 32 ER), 1.45 WHIP, 7.5 K/9 in 13 starts
  • Career vs. Tigers: 2-1, 2.81 ERA (16 IP, 5 ER), 1.06 WHIP, 5.6 K/9 in 6 appearances (2 starts)

Montero (6-6, 4.86 ERA) makes his 16th start and 18th appearance. He has a 1.29 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 7.1 K/9 through 92 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: Win, 5 IP, 0 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 1 K in 4-2 home victory over Orioles Sept. 15
  • 2024 home stats: 3-5, 4.18 ERA (56 IP, 26 ER), 1.18 WHIP, 6.9 K/9 in 10 appearances (9 starts)
  • Has never faced Rays

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Rays at Tigers odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Rays +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Tigers -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread: Rays +1.5 (-200) | Tigers -1.5 (+165)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Rays at Tigers picks and predictions

Prediction

Tigers 3, Rays 2

Moneyline

BET TIGERS (-125).

The Tigers offense has been more consistent as of late, and with both teams having a solid starting option on the mound, that could be the difference. Detroit has won 7 of its last 8 games, scoring at least 4 runs in 5 of the 8.

Tampa Bay has scored 2 or fewer runs in 4 of its last 6 games; it hasn’t been able to produce offensively. With that in mind, expect Detroit to come out on top, especially with it right on the brink of a Wild Card spot.

Back TIGERS (-125).

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

There’s no great option here. The Rays have had 3 of their last 4 games end within 1 run and are far too expensive to play on the run line. Similarly, the Tigers are too risky to take as run-line favorites.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 8 (-115).

The Rays have gone Under in 6 straight games and in 11 of their last 12. They just haven’t consistently produced offensively and have scored 2 or fewer runs in 7 of their last 12 games.

The Tigers have gone Under in 2 straight games and in 4 of their last 6. They have scored a total of just 20 runs over their last 6 games. Considering those trends for both and the capable pitching on the mound, back UNDER 8 (-115).

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Tampa Bay Rays at Detroit Tigers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Tampa Bay Rays at Detroit Tigers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Tampa Bay Rays (78-78) and Detroit Tigers (82-74) open a 3-game set at Comerica Park Tuesday. First pitch is scheduled for 1:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Rays vs. Tigers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tigers lead 2-1

The Rays are coming off a 3-game sweep of the visiting Toronto Blue Jays. They wrapped up the series with a 4-3 win as -125 favorites Sunday with the Under (7.5) hitting. Tampa Bay is 4 games out of the final AL Wild Card spot and has a 0.3% chance to make the playoffs, according to FanGraphs.com.

The Tigers are coming off a 2-1 series win at the Baltimore Orioles. They won 4-3 as +112 underdogs in the Sunday finale as the Under (8) cashed. Detroit is tied for the 2nd AL Wild Card with the Kansas City Royals, who own the tiebreaker over the Tigers.

Rays at Tigers projected starters

RHP Ryan Pepiot vs. LHP Tarik Skubal

Pepiot (8-6, 3.64 ERA) makes his 25th start. He has a 1.13 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 9.7 K/9 in 121 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 6 IP, 1 ER, 2 H, 0 BB, 12 K in 2-1 home setback vs. Boston Red Sox Wednesday
  • 2024 road stats: 5-3, 3.47 ERA (49 1/3 IP, 19 ER), 1.22 WHIP, 8.9 K/9 in 10 starts
  • 2024 vs. Tigers: 0-0, 1 home start (April 23), 6 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 2 BB, 4 K in 4-2 defeat
  • Career vs. Tigers: 0-0, 1.50 ERA (12 IP, 2 ER), 0.92 WHIP, 6.0 K/9 in 2 appearances (1 start)

Skubal (17-4, 2.48 ERA) makes his 31st start. He has a 0.94 WHIP, 1.7 BB/9 and 10.8 K/9 in 185 IP.

  • Last start: Win, 5 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 1 BB, 7 K in 4-2 victory at Royals Wednesday
  • 2024 home stats: 9-1, 2.13 ERA (97 IP, 23 ER), 0.86 WHIP, 10.2 K/9 in 15 starts
  • 2024 vs. Rays: 1-0, 1 road start (April 22), 6 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 0 BB, 9 K in 7-1 victory
  • Career vs. Rays: 2-0, 1.04 ERA (17 1/3 IP, 2 ER), 0.87 WHIP, 11.9 K/9 in 4 starts

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Rays at Tigers odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Rays +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Tigers -185 (bet $185 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rays +1.5 (-150) | Tigers -1.5 (+125)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -125 | U: +105)

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Rays at Tigers picks and predictions

Prediction

Rays 4, Tigers 3

Moneyline

The RAYS (+150) have won 4 straight games and are being undervalued in this spot. While Skubal is the favorite to win the AL Cy Young (-5000 at BetMGM Sportsbook), he shouldn’t be laying -185 vs. Pepiot and the Rays. Pepiot has allowed 2 ER or fewer in 11 of his last 12 starts, and the Rays have gone 7-5 over those outings.

BET RAYS (+150).

Run line/Against the spread

Tampa Bay +1.5 (-150) will likely hit, but getting plus money for the Rays to win straight up is more attractive than laying $150 to win $100.

PASS. Bet the ML and/or total instead.

Over/Under

It’s tough to play an Over with 2 starting pitchers who have been so consistent lately, but this number is just a bit too low. Seven is a key number in MLB totals, and I can’t bring myself to play Under 6.5 in this spot. This game landing on 7 is the most likely outcome.

LEAN OVER 6.5 (-125).

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Detroit Tigers at Baltimore Orioles odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Detroit Tigers at Baltimore Orioles odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Detroit Tigers (81-74) and Baltimore Orioles (86-69) close out a 3-game series Sunday. First pitch from Oriole Park at Camden Yards is set for 1:35 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Tigers vs. Orioles odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Detroit leads 3-2

Detroit beat Baltimore 6-4 Saturday in 10 innings while covering as a +119 road underdog. After allowing the Orioles to tie the game in the bottom of the 9th, the Tigers twice in the 10th to win and inch closer to securing a playoff spot. Detroit is a half-game behind the Minnesota Twins for the last AL Wild Card spot and a game behind the Kansas City Royals for the 2nd spot.

Baltimore leads the Wild Card race by 4 1/2 games and is nearly a lock to make the playoffs. The Orioles are 5 games behind New York for the AL East crown.

Tigers at Orioles projected starters

Undecided vs. RHP Albert Suarez

No Detroit pitcher announced at time of publishing.

Saurez (8-6, 3.60 ERA) makes his 23rd start. He has a 1.32 WHIP, 3.0 BB/9 and 7.2 K/9 in 122 2/3 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 3 1/3 IP, 4 ER, 6 H, 2 BB, 3 K in a 10-0 humiliation vs. San Francisco Giants Tuesday
  • First career start vs. Detroit

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Tigers at Orioles odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Tigers +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Orioles -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Tigers +1.5 (-200) | Orioles -1.5 (+185)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Tigers at Orioles picks and predictions

Prediction

Tigers 7, Orioles 6

Moneyline

LEAN TIGERS (+110).

Detroit is the hotter team, being 4-1 in its last 5 road ganes and 7-3 in its last 10 overall while Baltimore is only 2-3 in its last 5 at home and 4-6 in its last 10 overall. The Tigers have also played the Orioles very well lately, being 3-2 in the last 5 meetings.

This is a lean because Baltimore is the better team and because the Orioles are 6-4 in their last 10 vs. Detroit.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

With both teams fighting for playoff rights, I expect this to be a very close matchup, so I have the Tigers covering as +1.5 (-200) underdogs. However, this line is set very favorably towards Detroit, so betting on it is not worth the risk, bet on the moneyline and/or total instead.

If you are comfortable with the risk here, you can divvy up units between here and the ML.

Over/Under

BET OVER 8.5 (-105).

The Over has hit in 5 straight games for Baltimore, which is 85-61-9 ATS  this season. For Detroit, the over is 3-2 in its last 5 road games. The Over has also hit in back-to-back meetings between these teams.

Be aware that the Over is only 5-5 in the last 10 meetings, 4-6 in Detroit’s last 10 games, and 5-5 in Baltimore’s last 10 games.

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Detroit Tigers at Baltimore Orioles odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Detroit Tigers at Baltimore Orioles odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Baltimore Orioles (85-68) welcome the Detroit Tigers (80-73) to Oriole Park at Camden Yards Friday for the 1st game of their 3-game series. First pitch is set for 7:05 p.m. ET (Apple TV+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Tigers vs. Orioles odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tigers lead 2-1

The Tigers swept the Kansas City Royals in their last series, winning the finale 4-2 Wednesday. They closed as an underdog in 2 of the 3 games and ended up winning the 3 games byba combined 14-9. Detroit has won 4 straight games and 5 of its last 6. It is 41-37 on the road and 84-69 against the spread (ATS).

The Orioles beat the San Francisco Giants to close their 3-game series Thursday, winning 5-3 in the finale. They lost 2 of those 3 and have dropped 5 of their last 7. The Orioles are just 3-8 over their last 11 yet still sit 2nd in the AL East. They are 85-68 at home this season and 82-71 ATS.

Tigers at Orioles projected starters

RHP Keider Montero vs. RHP Corbin Burnes

Montero (6-6, 4.60 ERA) makes his 16th start and 17th career appearance. He has a 1.27 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 6.8 K/9 in 88 IP.

  • Last start: Win, 5 IP, 0 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 1 K in 4-2 home win over the Orioles Sunday
  • 2024 away stats: 3-1, 5.34 ERA (32 IP, 19 ER), 1.44 WHIP, 6.5 K/9 in 6 starts
  • Career vs. Orioles: 1-0, 0.00 ERA (5 IP, 0 ER), 1.20 WHIP, 1.8 K/9 in 1 start

Burnes (14-8, 3.06 ERA) makes his 31st start. He has a 1.12 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 8.1 K/9 in 182 1/3 IP.

  • Last start: Win, 7 IP, 0 ER, 2 H, 1 BB, 7 K in 4-2 road win over the Detroit Tigers Saturday
  • 2024 home stats: 7-5, 3.16 ERA (94 IP, 33 ER), 1.31 WHIP, 8.5 K/9 in 16 starts
  • Career vs. Tigers: 2-0, 0.82 ERA (22 IP, 2 ER), 0.64 WHIP, 11.0 K/9 in 4 appearances (3 starts)

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Tigers at Orioles odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Tigers +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Orioles -19 (bet $190 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Tigers +1.5 (-140) | Orioles -1.5 (+115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Tigers at Orioles picks and predictions

Prediction

Orioles 4, Tigers 3

Moneyline

PASS.

There’s no great value here.

The Orioles should come out on top, and Burnes has been an ace for most of the season. However, they have struggled as of late and aren’t worth playing as an expensive favorite.

Run line/Against the spread

BET TIGERS +1.5 (-140).

The Orioles have struggled to win over the last few weeks, and they also haven’t won in decisive fashion either. They haven’t won by more than 2 runs since Sept. 3. Burnes has been a strong option for them, but he is just 2-4 in his last 6 home games and 2-4 in his lat 6 games overall.

Baltimore is 2-5 ATS over its last 7. The Tigers have been among the best covering teams in the MLB and are 5-1 ATS over their last 6. They have covered in Montero’s last 3 starts. Take TIGERS +1.5 (-140).

Over/Under

BET UNDER 7.5 (-105).

The Tigers have gone Under in 2 straight and in 6 of their last 7. They have allowed 2 or fewer runs in 3 of their last 4 games while scoring 4 or fewer runs in 6 of their last 7 games.

The Orioles are 3-5 O/U in their last 8 games and have gone Under in Burnes last 2 starts, allowing a combined 4 runs throughout those 2 games. With that in mind, back UNDER 7.5 (-105).

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Detroit Tigers at Kansas City Royals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Detroit Tigers at Kansas City Royals odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Detroit Tigers (79-73) and Kansas City Royals (82-70) meet Wednesday as they close out a 3-game AL Central series. First pitch from Kaufman Stadium is slated for 7:40 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Tigers vs. Royals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Royals lead 7-5

Detroit won Monday’s lid-lifter 7-6 and triumphed in Tuesday’s game 3-1 in 10 innings. The Tigers are 4-2 across their last 6 games; all 6 have been decided by 2 runs or fewer.

Kansas City has lost 3 straight games. Over that stretch, the Royals have gone just 6 for 32 (.188) with runners in scoring position. The clutch failings were key in 3 games decided by a combined 4 runs.

Tigers at Royals projected starters

LHP Tarik Skubal vs. RHP Alec Marsh

Skubal (16-4, 2.50 ERA) is tabbed for his 30th start. He has authored a 0.94 WHIP, 1.7 BB/9 and 10.7 K/9 through 180 IP.

  • Last outing: No-decision, 6 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 0 BB, 6 K in 4-2 home loss vs. Colorado Rockies Thursday
  • Career vs. Royals: 2-9, 5.05 ERA (71 1/3 IP, 40 ER), 1.09 WHIP, 9.2 K/9 in 14 appearances (12 starts)
  • Has not allowed more than 3 runs in a game since Aug. 2

Marsh (8-8, 4.52 ERA) is making his 24th start and 25th appearance. He owns a 1.23 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 8.6 K/9 through 121 1/3 IP.

  • Last outing: Win, 5 1/3 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, 2 BB, 11 K in 8-3 victory at Pittsburgh Pirates Friday
  • Career vs. Tigers: 1-0, 1 home start (May 21), 6 IP, 3 ER, 5 H, 2 BB, 5 K in 10-3 win

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Tigers at Royals odds

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  • Moneyline: Tigers -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Royals +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Tigers -1.5 (+110) | Royals +1.5 (-135)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Tigers at Royals picks and predictions

Prediction

Tigers 4, Royals 3

Moneyline

Skubal has been outstanding for the Tigers. And he has a history of strong September finishes: In 17 career September-October games (regular season), he’s held opposing bats to a tidy .591 OPS.

Marsh is making this start on 4 days of rest; that’s a 1st for him since June, and his season numbers favor longer rest. On 4 days of rest, the right-hander has been touched up for a .774 OPS. On 5 days of rest, he’s held foes to a .722 mark while posting a batter K:BB ratio.

A warmed-up game with an outward breeze is in the forecast: Advantage Skubal, who gets more ground balls than Marsh.

Look for the Bengals to close out the sweep. They are 5-0 in their last 5 getaway games.

TAKE DETROIT (-150).

Run line/Against the spread

The game has a slight Under lean. PASS on trying to get the Tigers by with a cushion.

Over/Under

The Under has hit in 5 of Detroit’s last 6 games and in 9 of Kansas City’s last 12.

Both sides have been playing tight pitchers’ duels of late. Both have expected-runs numbers that say they are too far out over their skis with season run production.

BET THE UNDER 7.5 (+100).

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Detroit Tigers at Kansas City Royals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Detroit Tigers at Kansas City Royals odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Detroit Tigers (78-73) and Kansas City Royals (82-69) meet Tuesday as they continue a 3-game AL Central series in Missouri. The opening delivery from Kaufman Stadium is slated for 7:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Tigers vs. Royals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Royals lead 7-4

Detroit won Monday’s lid-lifter 7-6 and has won 3 of its last 4 games and 7 of its last 9. The Tigers’  fine play of late has put them in the thick of a battle to get to October. They head into Tuesday 1 1/2 games behind the Minnesota Twins for the 3rd-and-final AL Wild Card slot.

Kansas City’s loss marked the 3rd straight 1-run game between the AL Central foes. The Royals coughed up an early 4-0 lead in having a 4-game home win streak snapped.

Tigers at Royals projected starters

RHP Casey Mize vs. LHP Cole Ragans

Mize (2-6, 4.47 ERA) is making his 20th start. He has a 1.40 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 6.8 K/9 in 94 2/3 IP.

  • Last outing: No-decision, 4 2/3 IP, 4 ER, 6 H, 0 BB, 7 K in 7-4 win vs. Colorado Rockies Wednesday
  • Career vs. Royals: 2-2, 5.65 ERA (43 IP, 27 ER), 49 H, 10 BB, 29 K in 9 starts
  • Making his 4th start off the IL (hamstring strain); has a 5.63 ERA in 16 IP since Aug. 30 return

Ragans (11-9, 3.32 ERA) is tabbed for his 31st start. He has a 1.15 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 11.0 K/9 in 173 1/3 IP.

  • Last outing: No-decision, 6 IP, 2 ER, 3 H, 3 BB, 7 K in 4-3 loss at New York Yankees Wednesday
  • Career vs. Tigers: 2-1, 2.89 ERA (18 2/3 IP, 6 ER), 8 H, 11 BB, 27 K in 4 appearances (3 starts)

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Tigers at Royals odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of MLB odds. Lines last updated at 8:37 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Tigers +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Royals -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Tigers +1.5 (-150) | Royals -1.5 (+125)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Tigers at Royals picks and predictions

Prediction

Royals 4, Tigers 3

Moneyline

The Royals are 6-2 over their last 8 games vs. Detroit. K.C. is a solid 45-31 at home.

Mize has been yielding loud contact of late, and Ragans has been in top form. Pitching against a strong slate of opponents, Ragans has registered a 3.20 ERA since Aug. 2. Over that span, the Royals port-sider has displayed excellent bat-missing and quality-of-contact analytics. Per ESPN, current Detroit batters own an aggregate .517 OPS against him.

The back end of the Kansas City bullpen is in much better shape for this game.

TAKE KANSAS CITY (-175).

Run line/Against the spread

Kansas City has a good ATS mark, but this contest has a lean toward the Over, and both sides have found their ways into a ton of close games this month.

STEER CLEAR.

Over/Under

The Under has hit in 4 of Detroit’s last 5 games and in 8 of Kansas City’s last 11 games. Four straight Ragans outings have also cashed on the Under.

Mize has suffered through a .324 batting average on balls in play (.425 BABIP in inning lead-off situations), and there is definitely some daylight between his surface and expected ERA figures.

Peg this contest as a solid all-around pitching match-up. BET THE UNDER 8 (-115).

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Detroit Tigers at Kansas City Royals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Detroit Tigers at Kansas City Royals odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Detroit Tigers (77-73) and Kansas City Royals (82-68) meet Monday to open a 3-game series. First pitch from Kauffman Stadium is slated for 7:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Tigers vs. Royals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Royals lead 7-3

The Tigers have gotten into the AL Wild Card hunt by going 15-7 over their last 22 games. They are on the road after a key 4-2 home stand that wrapped up with a 4-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles Sunday. Detroit is 7-3 over its last 10 road tilts.

Kansas City lost to the Pittsburg Pirates 4-3 Sunday but is 7-3 over its last 10 games after a dismal Aug. 28-Sept. 3 stretch. The Royals lost 7 straight over that span, but in righting the ship, the ball club heads into the season’s final fortnight 2½ games clear of the 3rd-and-final AL Wild Card slot.

Tigers at Royals projected starters

TBD vs. RHP Seth Lugo

Detroit had not yet announced a starter, but RHP Reese Olson (4-8, 3.23 ERA) could make his 20th start. He owns a 1.18 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9 through 103 IP.

  • Has missed nearly 2 months with shoulder strain
  • Last start: No-decision, 2 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 2 BB, 0 K in 7-3 win at Toronto Blue Jays July 20
  • 2024 road stats: 1-4, 3.02 ERA (53 2/3 IP, 18 ER), 1.19 WHIP, 8.6 K/9 in 11 starts
  • Career vs. Royals: 0-2, 2.53 ERA (21 1/3 IP, 6 ER), 1.22 WHIP, 10.5 K/9 in 4 starts

Lugo (16-8, 2.94 ERA) is making his 31st start. He has authored a 1.09 WHIP, 2.1 BB/9 and 7.9 K/9 through 193 IP.

  • Last outing: Win, 7 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 0 BB, 10 K in 5-0 victory at New York Yankees Tuesday
  • Career vs. Tigers: 3-0, 1.29 ERA (21 IP, 3 ER), 0.91 WHIP, 8.1 K/9 in 3 starts

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Tigers at Royals odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of MLB odds. Lines last updated at 7:40 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline: Tigers +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Royals -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Tigers +1.5 (-175) | Royals -1.5 (+145)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Tigers at Royals picks and predictions

Prediction

Royals 5, Tigers 4

Moneyline

KANSAS CITY (-150) is 6-1 over its last 7 games against Detroit.

The Royals’ 5.00 runs per game at home rank 5th in MLB. Their offensive numbers of late are a bit depressed by some shaky games batting with runners in scoring position.

Olson threw just 45 pitches in his most recent rehab outing at Triple-A, so he can’t be expected to get deep into this one if he starts.

The Bengals are just 1-4 over their last 5 road series openers.

KANSAS CITY (-150) is the value side of this Monday tilt at Kaufman Stadium.

Run line/Against the spread

Catch better value on the ML, and avoid the RL with a Detroit club that plays a ton of 1-run games. PASS.

Over/Under

The last 7 series meetings have cranked out a 5-2 edge for the Over. Tigers road games have seen the Over go 40-31-4.

Lugo and Olson are solid pitchers, but both have higher expected-ERA figures. Both have favorable rates around the margins most touched by luck factors like batting average on balls in play.

On a warmed-up day in Kansas City, and with the Royals’ lineup being slightly undervalued by recent numbers, BACK THE OVER 8.5 (+100).

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Baltimore Orioles at Detroit Tigers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Baltimore Orioles at Detroit Tigers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Detroit Tigers (75-72) welcome the Baltimore Orioles (83-64) to Comerica Park Friday for the 1st of their 3-game series. First pitch is set for 6:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Orioles vs. Tigers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Orioles won 6 of 7 in 2023

The Orioles lost to the Boston Red Sox 5-3 Wednesday, closing as a +117 underdog. They have dropped 4 of their last 5 games, but still sit 2nd in the AL East. Baltimore is 3-3 in its last 6 away games and 41-31 on the road for the season.

The Tigers lost to the Colorado Rockies 4-2 Thursday, closing as a massive -287 favorite. They won the 2 prior games in the series and have won 4 of their last 5 games. Detroit outscored Colorado in its last series 20-8. It is 37-35 at home this season and 79-68 ATS. The Tigers are 4th in the AL Central.

Orioles at Tigers projected starters

RHP Zach Eflin vs. Undecided

Eflin (10-8, 3.65 ERA) makes his 26th start. He has a 1.14 WHIP, 1.0 BB/9 and 7.6 K/9 in 148 IP.

  • Last start: Loss, 5 2/3 IP, 3 ER, 8 H, 1 BB, 4 K in 7-1 home loss to the Tampa Bay Rays Saturday
  • 2024 away stats: 5-5, 4.38 ERA (86 1/3 IP, 42 ER), 1.18 WHIP, 7.6 K/9 in 15 starts
  • Career vs. Tigers: 1-0, 1.80 ERA (5 IP, 1 ER), 0.80 WHIP, 9.0 K/9 in 1 start

With odds up and no starting pitcher for Detroit, when and who the Tigers place on the mound to start the game isn’t expected to heavily impact the odds of the game.

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Orioles at Tigers odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Orioles -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Tigers +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Orioles -1.5 (+110) | Tigers +1.5 (-135)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -125 | U: -105)

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Orioles at Tigers picks and predictions

Prediction

Orioles 4, Tigers 2

Moneyline

PASS.

While there is value on the moneyline, for both sides, the Orioles haven’t played a game that ended within 1 run since Aug. 27, so they typically separate either way.

Take the better odds on the spread here.

Run line/Against the spread

BET ORIOLES -1.5 (+110).

The Orioles are 5-5 ATS over their last 10 games but are 5-1 ATS in Eflin’s last 6 starts. Baltimore is 33-30 ATS following a loss as well, which it is here. Baltimore is 4-2 ATS with a rest advantage.

Meanwhile, the Tigers have won 4 of their last 5, but lost 2 of 3 to the San Diego Padres in their last series against a playoff contender, which Baltimore also is.

Given Baltimore’s success with Eflin on the mound, back ORIOLES -1.5 (+110).

Over/Under

BET UNDER 8 (-105).

The Orioles have gone Under in 3 of their last 4 games and have scored a total of 15 runs over their last 7 games. They have allowed 3 or fewer runs in 3 of their last 6 games as well. Baltimore is 1-3 O/U in Eflin’s last 4 starts.

The Tigers have gone Under in 6 of their last 11 games. They have allowed a total of 10 runs over their last 5 games. Detroit is 2-3 O/U in its last 5 home games. Back UNDER 8 (-115).

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Colorado Rockies at Detroit Tigers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Colorado Rockies at Detroit Tigers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Detroit Tigers (75-71) welcome the Colorado Rockies (54-92) to Comerica Park Thursday. First pitch in the finale of the 3-game series is set for 1:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Rockies vs. Tigers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tigers lead 2-0

The Rockies lost the series-opening game 11-0 Tuesday and then followed that up with a 7-4 defeat Wednesday.

Colorado has won 3 of its last 6 though, beating the Milwaukee Brewers on the road in 2 of 3 in its prior series. The Rockies, who are just 22-55 on the road this season, are 1-3 against the spread (ATS) in their last 4 games and are 71-75 ATS on the season.

The Tigers, despite being over .500, sit 4th in the AL Central. They have won 4 straight games, beating the Oakland A’s in 2 of 3 the series prior, and are 7-3 over their last 11. Detroit is 37-34 at home and 79-67 ATS.

Rockies at Tigers projected starters

RHP Ryan Feltner vs. LHP Tarik Skubal

Feltner (2-10, 4.96 ERA) makes his 27th start. He has a 1.41 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 7.9 K/9 in 138 IP.

  • Last start: Win, 6 IP, 1 ER, 2 H, 3 BB, 6 K in 3-2 home win over the Milwaukee Brewers Friday
  • 2024 away stats: 2-7, 3.99 ERA (79 IP, 35 ER), 1.28 WHIP, 7.6 K/9 in 14 starts
  • First time facing Tigers

Skubal (16-4, 2.53 ERA) makes his 29th start. He has a 0.95 WHIP, 1.7 BB/9 and 10.8 K/9 in 174 IP.

  • Last start: No-decision, 5 2/3 IP, 2 ER, 9 H, 0 BB, 7 K in 7-6 road loss to the Oakland A’s Friday
  • 2024 home stats: 9-1, 2.18 ERA (91 IP, 22 ER), 0.87 WHIP, 10.3 K/9 in 14 starts
  • Career vs. Rockies: 1-0, 0.00 ERA (6 IP, 0 ER), 0.83 WHIP, 9.0 K/9 in 1 start

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Rockies at Tigers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of MLB odds. Lines last updated at 6:22 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Rockies +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Tigers -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rockies +1.5 (-105) | Tigers -1.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Rockies at Tigers picks and predictions

Prediction

Tigers 4, Rockies 3

Moneyline

PASS.

The Tigers (-250) are far too sizable of a favorite to play here, especially considering the Rockies do have a solid option on the mound. The Rockies (+200) aren’t worth a play as an underdog either.

Run line/Against the spread

BET ROCKIES +1.5 (-105).

The Rockies have played well as of late and are 3-3 ATS in their last 6 games. Feltner has started just 3 games since the middle of August, but the Rockies have won all 3.

While the Tigers have been almost unbeatable with Skubal on the mound (19-9), they are just 1-3 ATS in his last 4 starts, so games have consistently been close in his starts. Four of the Tigers last 7 games have ended within 1 run.

Take ROCKIES +1.5 (-105).

Over/Under

BET UNDER 7.5 (-110).

The Tigers and Rockies both have strong starting pitchers. The Tigers are 5-5 O/U in their last 10 games and have allowed just 6 runs in their last 4 games.

The Rockies are 2-7 O/U in their last 9 games, scoring 4 or fewer in all 9 and 2 or fewer in 5 of those. They are 71-72-3 O/U on the season. Take UNDER 7.5 (-110).

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