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The\u00a0Detroit Tigers<\/a>\u00a0(48-29) and Tampa Bay Rays<\/a>\u00a0(42-34) play the second game of their 3-game series Saturday. First pitch from George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa is set for 12:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s<\/a> MLB odds around the Tigers vs. Rays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions<\/a> for the best bets.<\/p>\n

Season series: Rays lead 1-0.<\/p>\n

The Rays powered past the Tigers 14-8 Friday, cashing as -101 home favorites with the Over 8 hitting easily. C Matt Thaiss went 3-for-4 with a double and 4 RBIs, while DH Yandy D\u00edaz added 2 solo homers in a 3-for-5 effort. It marked Tampa Bay\u2019s sixth win in their last 8 games.<\/p>\n

SP Jack Flaherty was roughed up, allowing 8 earned runs on 6 hits in just 2 1\/3 innings. OF Riley Greene had a big night, going 3-for-3 with 2 home runs and 4 RBIs. 3B Colt Keith added a 2-run homer in the ninth, but it wasn\u2019t enough as Detroit dropped its fourth game in 6.<\/p>\n

Tigers at Rays projected starters<\/p>\n

RHP\u00a0Sawyer Gipson-Long vs. RHP\u00a0Ryan Pepiot<\/p>\n

Gipson-Long (0-0, 3.97 ERA) is making his second start. He has a 1.15 WHIP, 1.6 BB\/9 and 7.9 K\/9 through 11 1\/3 innings.<\/p>\n

Last start: No-decision, 3 2\/3 IP, 3 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 3 K in 5-4 victory at Chicago White Sox June 4Career: 1-0, 3.16 ERA (31 1\/3 IP, 11 ER), 1.12 WHIP, 10.3 K\/9 in 7 appearances (5 starts)Has never faced the Rays as starter.<\/p>\n

Pepiot (4-6, 3.11 ERA) is making his 16th start. He has a 1.10 WHIP, 2.6 BB\/9 and 8.4 K\/9 through 89 2\/3 innings.<\/p>\n

Last start: Win, 8 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 2 BB, 11 K in 7-1 home victory against the Baltimore Orioles Monday2025 home stats: 3-3, 3.25 ERA (61 IP, 22 ER), 1.15 WHIP, 8.9 K\/9 in 10 startsCareer vs. Tigers: 0-1, 2.12 ERA (17 IP, 4 ER), 1.06 WHIP, 7.4 K\/9 in 3 games (2 starts)<\/p>\n

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Tigers at Rays odds<\/p>\n

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook<\/a>; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub<\/a> for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:10 a.m. ET.<\/p>\n

Moneyline (ML): Tigers +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Rays -130 (bet $130 to win $100)Run line (RL)\/Against the spread (ATS): Tigers +1.5 (-200) | Rays -1.5 (+165)Over\/Under (O\/U): 9 (O: +100 | U: -120)Tigers at Rays picks and predictionsPrediction<\/p>\n

Rays 7, Tigers 6<\/p>\n

BET RAYS (-130).<\/p>\n

It\u2019s tough to go against the hot team, and right now that\u2019s Tampa Bay. While Detroit still owns one of the better records in baseball, their recent play hasn\u2019t reflected it. The Rays have won 8 of their last 11 at home and have scored 10+ runs in 2 of their last 3 games. They\u2019re hitting .261 at home – 7th best in the majors – while Detroit has allowed opponents to reach double digits in 2 of their last 6 outings. On the mound, Pepiot has been sharp at home, going 2-0 while allowing just 3 earned runs over his last 3 starts (21 innings). With the offense rolling and Pepiot dealing, Tampa Bay is in a strong position to keep the momentum going. Back the Rays Saturday.<\/p>\n

PASS.<\/p>\n

I don’t mind taking the Rays on the run line, but since they are playing against such a good team as Detroit, I’ll keep my wager to the moneyline.<\/p>\n

BET OVER 9 (+100).<\/p>\n

It\u2019s tough to pass on even money for the Over in Saturday\u2019s matchup. The Tigers have hit the Over in 7 straight games, and with a relatively inexperienced starter on the mound, that trend could continue. Game 1 of the series easily soared over the total. Stick with the momentum and ride the Over again.<\/p>\n

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