Rays vs Tigers Prediction 8/24/2026 Today’s MLB Picks

In this article we will formulate a Rays vs Tigers prediction for this MLB game on Monday, August 24th at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup. 

Tampa Bay Rays Betting Preview

The Tampa Bay Rays are 77-53 this season after they lost two out of three against the Orioles by scores of 3-5, 2-3, and 3-1. In game three, Tampa Bay scored the first three runs in the game, but they lost the shutout in the ninth. The Rays recorded seven hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Simpson, who went 2-3 with one RBI. Martinez allowed one hit and zero earned runs over 6.0 innings for the win, while Baker picked up the save. Prior to that series, Tampa Bay lost two out of three against the Blue Jays and three out of four against the Orioles. 

This season, Tampa Bay has a 3.83 ERA with a 1.16 WHIP and a .233 opponent batting average, while they have scored 587 runs with a .261 batting average and a .330 on base percentage. Jonathan Aranda has led the Rays with 15 home runs and 76 RBIs, while Junior Caminero has added 35 home runs and 83 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Tampa Bay is Drew Rasmussen, who is 13-5 with a 3.01 ERA and a 0.95 WHIP over 134.1 innings pitched this season. 

Detroit Tigers Betting Preview

The Detroit Tigers are 61-69 this year after they lost all three against the Royals by scores of 2-5, 1-3, and 7-11. In game three, Detroit erased a 5-1 deficit, but they allowed six of the last eight runs for the loss. The Tigers recorded 10 hits in the game and they were led by McGonigle, who went 2-4 with one home run and three RBIs. Madden allowed three hits and three earned runs over 1.2 innings, while Sears allowed five earned runs for the loss. Prior to that series, Detroit lost two out of three against the Pirates and all three against the White Sox. 

This season, Detroit has a 3.62 ERA with a 1.22 WHIP and a .232 opponent batting average, while they have scored 587 runs with a .242 batting average and a .319 on base percentage. Dillon Dingler has led the Tigers with 26 home runs and 82 RBIs, while Riley Greene has added 16 home runs and 54 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Detroit is Framber Valdez, who is 8-8 with a 4.35 ERA and a 1.40 WHIP over 138.2 innings pitched this year. 

Why the Detroit Tigers will win

• The Tigers have won each of their last five games as underdogs against the Rays.
• The Rays have lost four of their last five games as favorites against the Tigers following a road win.
• The Rays have failed to cover the run line in each of their last eight games as favorites against American League opponents.
• The Tigers have covered the run line in each of their last eight Monday games as home underdogs against AL East opponents.
• The Rays have trailed after 5 innings in three of their last four night games at Comerica Park against AL Central opponents.

Why the Tampa Bay Rays will win

• The Rays have won each of their last eight road games following a road win.
• The Tigers have lost eight of their last nine games.
• The Rays have covered the run line in each of their last eight road games following a win.
• The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games against American League opponents.
• The Tigers have trailed after 5 innings in five of their last six night games.

Total Runs Facts

• Each of the Tigers’ last four night games against AL East opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Four of the Rays’ last five games against AL Central opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of Framber Valdez’s last six appearances as a starter.
• There has been no run scored during the first inning in four of Drew Rasmussen’s last five appearances as a starter.

Detroit Tigers Player Prop Facts

• Dillon Dingler has hit a home run in three of the Tigers’ last five games as underdogs against AL opponents.
• Framber Valdez has recorded four or more strikeouts in 22 of his last 23 appearances with his team as an underdog against AL opponents.
• Framber Valdez has recorded a win in three of his last four appearances.
• Hao-Yu Lee has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 12 appearances in night games against teams that held a winning record.

Tampa Bay Rays Player Prop Facts

• Junior Caminero has hit at least one home run in three of the Rays’ last four games against AL Central opponents that held a losing record.
• Drew Rasmussen has recorded five or more strikeouts in nine of his last 10 appearances in night games.
• Junior Caminero has recorded at least one hit in each of the Rays’ last seven games as road favorites.
• Drew Rasmussen has recorded a win in each of his last six appearances against AL opponents.
• Yandy Diaz ranks 3rd in the league in Hits (150) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Tigers rank 4th in the league for ERA this season (3.56).
• The Tigers rank 4th in the league for hits allowed this season (987).
• The Rays rank 1st in the league for walks allowed this season (329).
• The Rays rank 3rd in the league for hits this season (1131).

Rays vs Tigers Prediction 

Detroit comes into this matchup on a five game losing streak and they just got swept by a bad Royals team over the weekend. The Tigers are 32-31 at home this year, while the Rays are 34-30 on the road. Tampa Bay has lost three of their last four games and they have scored three runs or fewer in four straight. The Rays are starting Rasmussen, who has allowed two earned runs or fewer in four of his last five starts, while Valdez has allowed eight earned runs in his last 11.1 innings. Take the Rays to win here.

David Racey's Pick: Rays ML