Tigers vs Rays Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Apr 1

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  • The Rays are -175 favorites vs the Tigers
  • Tigers starting pitcher: Spencer Turnbull
  • Rays starting pitcher: Zachary Eflin
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The Detroit Tigers (+145) visit Tropicana Field to take on the Tampa Bay Rays (-175) on Saturday, April 1, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10pm EDT in St. Petersburg.

The Rays are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+120).

The Tigers vs Rays Over/Under is 7.5 total runs for the game.

This season, the Tigers are 0-0 against the spread (ATS), while the Rays are 0-0 ATS.

Tigers vs. Rays Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Tigers+1.5 -145O 7.5 -120+145
Rays -1.5 +120U 7.5 +100-175

Tigers vs Rays Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Rays will win Saturday‘s MLB matchup with 51.9% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Tigers and Rays and up-to-date player injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Tigers players for Saturday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Tigers Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Austin Meadows has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in his last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 79% ROI)
  • Harold Castro has hit the Runs Under in his last 3 away games (+3.00 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Austin Meadows has hit the RBIs Under in his last 3 away games (+3.00 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Eric Haase has hit the RBIs Under in his last 3 away games (+3.00 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Jeimer Candelario has hit the Runs Over in 2 of his last 3 games (+2.30 Units / 77% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Rays players for Saturday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Rays Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Wander Franco has hit the Hits Over in his last 4 games at home (+6.05 Units / 86% ROI)
  • David Peralta has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 6 of his last 7 games at home (+4.90 Units / 66% ROI)
  • Francisco Mejia has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 6 of his last 7 games (+4.90 Units / 62% ROI)
  • Brandon Lowe has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in his last 4 games (+4.00 Units / 90% ROI)
  • Taylor Walls has hit the Runs Over in his last 2 games at home (+3.95 Units / 198% ROI)

Rays vs Tigers Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Randy Arozarena 0.5 +625 0.5 -1600
Jose Siri 0.5 +650 0.5 -2000
Wander Franco 0.5 +825 0.5 -5000
Yandy Diaz 0.5 +700 0.5 -2500
Brandon Lowe 0.5 +425 0.5 -800

Rays vs Tigers Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Randy Arozarena 0.5 -210 0.5 +155
Jose Siri 0.5 -150 0.5 +115
Wander Franco 0.5 -225 0.5 +175
Yandy Diaz 0.5 -250 0.5 +190
Brandon Lowe 0.5 -225 0.5 +165

Rays vs Tigers RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Randy Arozarena 0.5 +210 0.5 -275
Jose Siri 0.5 +240 0.5 -350
Wander Franco 0.5 +155 0.5 -210
Yandy Diaz 0.5 +230 0.5 -350
Brandon Lowe 0.5 +195 0.5 -250

Rays vs Tigers Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Eflin 4.5 -200 4.5 +150
Spencer Turnbull 4.5 -110 4.5 -120
  • The Detroit Tigers have hit the Game Total Under in 86 of their last 163 games (+17.95 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Detroit Tigers have hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 25 away games (+14.80 Units / 50% ROI)
  • The Detroit Tigers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 17 of their last 37 away games (+11.45 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Detroit Tigers have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 33 of their last 57 away games (+11.30 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Detroit Tigers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in their last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 95% ROI)
  • The Tampa Bay Rays have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 29 of their last 53 games (+11.85 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Tampa Bay Rays have hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 28 games (+11.60 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Tampa Bay Rays have hit the Moneyline in 52 of their last 82 games at home (+9.45 Units / 7% ROI)
  • The Tampa Bay Rays have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 38 of their last 65 games at home (+6.85 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Tampa Bay Rays have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 35 of their last 61 games at home (+6.80 Units / 9% ROI)

Tigers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Tigers have gone 0-0 against the Run Line (+0 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 0-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units / 0% ROI
  • 0-0 when betting on the total runs Over for +0 Units / 0% ROI
  • 0-0 when betting on the total runs Under for +0 Units / 0% ROI

Rays Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Rays have gone 0-0 against the Run Line (+0 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 0-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units / 0% ROI
  • 0-0 when betting on the total runs Over for +0 Units / 0% ROI
  • 0-0 when betting on the total runs Under for +0 Units / 0% ROI

Spencer Turnbull has not allowed a hit in the first inning in any of his last five games dating back to May 13rd, 2021 — Nick Lodolo has the longest active streak at 8.

Rays Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Opponents have a groundball batting average of .357 (35 GB hits out of 98 GBs) against Zach Eflin with the shift since the 2021 season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 129 total IP; League Avg: .219 — 0 Percentile.

Zach Eflin allowed an average Exit Velocity of 85.3 MPH (231 batted balls) in 2022 — 3rd best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: 88.6 — 98th Percentile.

Zach Eflin has located his fastballs down 47% of the time (725/1,542) since the 2021 season — 6th highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 129 total IP; League Avg: 29% — 97th Percentile.

Zach Eflin has walked 17 of 364 left-handed batters (5%) since the 2021 season — tied for 6th best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 129 total IP; League Avg: 8% — 95th Percentile.

Tigers Keys to the Game vs. the Rays

The Tigers were just 5-24 (.172) vs top 10 scoring offenses in 2022 — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .411.

The Tigers were just 32-88 (.267) when scoring 4 or fewer runs in 2022 — 9th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .295.

The Tigers were just 4-8 (.333) when tied entering the 8th inning in 2022 — tied for 6th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Tigers are 121-163 (.426) when underdogs since the 2021 season — 10th best in MLB; League Avg: .406.

Rays Keys to the Game vs. the Tigers

The Rays are 77-22 (.778) when scoring in the first inning since the 2021 season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .653.

The Rays are 35-55 (.389) when allowing 10 or more hits since the 2021 season — tied for 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .267.

The Rays are 64-8 (.889) when totaling 5 or more extra base hits since the 2021 season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .809.

The Rays are 10-105 (.087) when trailing entering the 9th inning since the 2021 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .046.

Tigers hitters had an OBP of just .277 (4,338 PA’s) against RHP in 2022 — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .310.

Tigers hitters had an OBP of just .290 (2,893 PA’s) at home in 2022 — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .317.

Tigers hitters have 533 strikeouts in 1,844 PA’s (29%) in close and late situations since the 2021 season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 25%.

Tigers hitters have an OBP of just .289 (8,569 PA’s) against RHP since the 2021 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .313.

Rays hitters have grounded into 167 double plays in 2,182 opportunities (8%) since the 2021 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 10%.

Rays hitters struck out just 29 times in 177 PA’s (16%) against LHP over the last 30 days of the regular season (17 games) — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Rays hitters put 39% of their swings in play against LHP in 2022 — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 36%.

Rays hitters have 1,029 strikeouts in 4,225 PA’s (24%) against LHP since the 2020 season — tied for 4th highest in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Tigers pitchers walked 129 of 1,425 batters (9%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning in 2022 — tied for 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 7%.

Tigers pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 39% with two-strikes since the 2021 season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Opponents had a miss rate of just 23% against Tigers pitchers in 2022 — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Tigers pitchers had a strikeout rate of just 38% with two-strikes in 2022 — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

Rays pitchers walked 384 of 5,930 batters (7%) in 2022 — best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Rays pitchers have walked 206 of 3,433 batters (6%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since the 2020 season — best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Rays pitchers have walked 820 of 11,928 batters (7%) since the 2021 season — best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Rays pitchers have walked 168 of 2,905 batters (6%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since the 2021 season — best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Rays vs. Tigers Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Andrew Kittredge (Rays): Elbow, D60
  • Shawn Armstrong (Rays): Neck, D15
  • Shane Baz (Rays): Elbow, D15
  • Tyler Glasnow (Rays): Oblique, D15
  • Casey Mize (Tigers): Elbow, D60
  • Michael Lorenzen (Tigers): Groin, D15
  • Tarik Skubal (Tigers): Elbow, D60
  • Beau Brieske (Tigers): Arm, D15
  • Freddy Pacheco (Tigers): Elbow, D60
  • Tyler Nevin (Tigers): Oblique, D10

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