The Tampa Bay Rays look to emerge victorious in MLB odds action as the Detroit Tigers arrive at Tropicana Field on Wednesday.
Tampa Bay hands the ball to starter Chris Archer in this one and he'll try to improve on his 9-7 mark on the year. Detroit counters with Justin Verlander, who will try to quiet the fans and the Rays bats at the same time.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Baseball betting odds makers, including Sportsbook, opened the Tampa Bay Rays as -144 moneyline favorites in this matchup. Over under total bettors saw the number open at 7 at shops such as Sportsbook.
Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 3.6-3.4 result in favor of the Rays. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Detroit Tigers vs Tampa Bay Rays Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
51-51 Tampa Bay battles the Tigers, currently with a 48-52 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Tampa Bay vs Detroit injuries news.
According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 27-ranked Tampa Bay Rays and the No. 21-rated Detroit Tigers in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
At the plate, Tampa Bay owns the No. 29 ranking for hits at 7.92 per game. By contrast, the Detroit Tigers are rated No. 1 in the same category at 9.58 per game.
Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Tampa Bay has the No. 6-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Tigers own the No. 26 mark in runs allowed.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Tigers were saddled with a loss last time out in D Price's start, as they lost 10-2 against Tampa Bay on Tuesday at Tropicana Field.
Next Betting Matchups
Detroit at Baltimore, Thursday, July 30th
Tampa Bay at Boston, Friday, July 31st