The Tampa Bay Rays (78-80) and Detroit Tigers (84-74) conclude a 3-game series Thursday. First pitch from Comerica Park is slated for 1:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's'MLB odds around the'Rays vs. Tigers odds and make our expert'MLB picks and predictions'for the best bets.
Season series: Tigers lead 4-1
The Rays dropped their 2nd straight game to the Tigers Wednesday night, 7-1. Tampa Bay has been outscored 9-2 during this series. The Rays are just playing out the string, as they’ve been eliminated from playoff contention.
Detroit won for the 8th time in their last 9 games and currently holds the final AL Wild Card spot by 2 games over the Minnesota Twins. The Tigers pitching staff has held the Rays to just 10 hits and 2 runs in the 2 games of this series. Detroit is 19-12 against the AL East this season.