Tampa Bay Rays vs Detroit Tigers MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedJuly 7, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:July 7, 2025 ,

MLB Tampa Bay Rays vs Detroit Tigers Prediction 7/7

On Monday, July 7, 2025, the Tampa Bay Rays visit the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit, MI. The game starts at 6:40 PM and will be broadcast on FS1. Fans can expect a warm evening with a light breeze under overcast clouds.

Rays vs. Tigers Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Detroit Tigers +109. The Tigers have a strong home record of 30-14, making them a solid choice at home against the Rays.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 9.0 (-115). Both teams have solid pitching, with the Tigers ranked 5th in ERA and the Rays having a good road record, suggesting a lower-scoring game.

Team Trends

  • The Detroit Tigers have a strong home record this season with 30 wins and 14 losses.
  • The Tampa Bay Rays have a solid road record this season with 21 wins and 16 losses.
  • In their last game, the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Minnesota Twins 7-5 on July 6, 2025.
  • The Detroit Tigers won their last game against the Cleveland Guardians 7-2 on July 6, 2025.
  • The game will be played at Comerica Park, which is an outdoor field in Detroit, MI.

Rays vs Tigers Preview

The Tampa Bay Rays are set to take on the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. The Rays will rely on Shane Baz, who has an ERA of 4.33 and a WHIP of 1.25. Baz has a record of 8 wins and 3 losses this season. His performance will be key for the Rays as they look to secure another win.

On the other side, the Tigers will have Jack Flaherty on the mound. Flaherty has an ERA of 4.84 and a WHIP of 1.24, with a 5-9 record. The Tigers will hope Flaherty can deliver a strong outing to improve his record. Fans can tune in to FS1 to catch all the action starting at 6:40 PM.

Tigers’ Key Players and Game Outlook

The Detroit Tigers have some standout hitters this season. Spencer Torkelson leads the team with 20 home runs, ranking 10th in the league. His batting average is .235, and he has played 85 games so far. Gleyber Torres is another strong player for the Tigers. He has a batting average of .278 and has hit 9 home runs. Torres has played 78 games and ranks 21st in the league for home runs. Zach McKinstry and Dillon Dingler contribute well to the team. McKinstry has a batting average of .285, while Dingler’s average is .266. Both players have hit several home runs and have been vital in runs batted in.

Rays’ Lineup and Strategy

The Tampa Bay Rays have a strong lineup. Junior Caminero is a key player, with 21 home runs and a .258 batting average. He leads the team in home runs and RBIs, with 57 this season. Yandy Díaz and Brandon Lowe also play important roles. Díaz has a .289 batting average and 14 home runs. Lowe has hit 19 home runs and maintains a .272 average. Jonathan Aranda is another player to watch. His batting average is .320, the highest on the team. Aranda has also contributed 47 RBIs, making him a reliable hitter.

Final Betting Pick

The Detroit Tigers are a good pick on the money line at +109. Their strong home record of 30-14 gives them an edge at Comerica Park. The Tigers’ solid pitching, ranked 5th in ERA, can help them control the game against the Rays.

The prediction for the game to go under 9.0 runs is also reasonable. Both teams have reliable pitching, with the Tigers’ ERA ranking and the Rays’ good road record. This suggests a lower-scoring game, making the under a smart choice at -115.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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