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Tigers vs Rays Predictions, Game Preview, Live Stream, Odds & Picks, May 17

Resurgent Detroit Seeking Series Win on Road

Tigers Riding Four-Game Streak

The Detroit Tigers came into Monday’s game off a sweep of the Baltimore Orioles. They extended their winning streak to four in the series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays. Despite the hot stretch, Detroit remains in last place in the American League Central.

Tampa Bay is trying to keep pace in the American League East with the red-hot New York Yankees, owners of the best record in baseball.

Tigers vs Rays Predictions, Game Preview, Live Stream, Odds & Picks, May 17
Tigers vs Rays Predictions, Game Preview, Live Stream, Odds & Picks, May 17

Let’s check the latest MLB picks, stats, injury reports, and MLB odds for Tigers vs Rays. We’ve plenty of MLB predictions.

Can Tigers’ Pitching Keep Rays in Check

The Detroit Tigers’ starting pitching staff has been solid in their last four games. They’ve allowed only one run in those four games while the bullpen allowed four. The bullpen hasn’t been perfect, but they didn’t give away the games that were close.

Detroit’s offense was clutch in those last four games. Harold Castro got a game-winning, two-out home run in the top of the ninth in Monday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays. It was his first homer in 2022.

Look for the Tigers’ offense to keep pressure on the Rays. They need it to help starting pitcher Beau Brieske (0-2, 3.86 ERA) stay in this game. His last outing saw him go six innings and allow two runs in a no-decision.

Rays Need Offense to Pick Up

While the Tampa Bay Rays have a solid record, their offense hasn’t scored a lot of runs lately. They’ve mainly relied on their pitching to keep games low-scoring. However, without an offense to score a respectable amount of runs, any team that gets to their pitching can win against them.

Most games see the Rays scoring five runs or fewer, with their last 10 games having only two games of over five runs. The Rays went 5-5 in that span. With Shane McClanahan (2-2 2.52 ERA) getting the start on Tuesday, the Rays’ offense will need to step-up to help him and their bullpen.

The Rays haven’t kept a set lineup over the last four games. The lack of a stable offensive lineup could hurt the team yet again against an opponent against which they shouldn’t have issues.

Tigers vs Rays Head-to-Head

The Tampa Bay Rays are -280 sportsbook favorites coming into this matchup.

Last year, Detroit was 4-3 against Tampa Bay. Prior to their 2021 season, the Rays won the yearly series three years in a row.

Tigers vs Rays Game Information

  • Game: Tigers (13-23) vs Rays (21-15)
  • Location: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, FL
  • Day/Time: Tuesday, 6:40 p.m. ET
  • Tigers vs Rays Live Stream: MLB.tv

Tigers vs Rays Betting Lines

Team Handicap Moneyline Total Team Total
Detroit Tigers +1½ Ev +230 6½  -120o 2½  Evo  / 2½  -130u
Tampa Bay Rays -1½ -120 -280 6½  Evu 4½  Evo  / 4½  -130u

Tigers vs Rays Prediction

This game will be a good one to watch. The Detroit Tigers are going to want to keep their winning streak going while the Tampa Bay Rays want to stay within striking distance of the first-place New York Yankees. However, we know the Rays haven’t executed on offense like they should have in their last 10 games.

For the year, the Rays average 6.28 runners left on base. During home games, they’ve left an average of 6.5 runs on base. With them missing opportunities to win games, look for the Tigers to take advantage.

While they might not win the game, Detroit should cover the 1½-run spread. That’s why when betting online and making your MLB picks and parlays, taking the Tigers and the 1½ runs is the best option.

Pick: Detroit Tigers +1½ (Ev)

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