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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Tampa Bay Rays vs Detroit Tigers predictions for MLB Monday.
The Detroit Tigers will square off with the Tampa Bay Rays, in what is expected to be a close MLB game, at Comerica Park on Monday, starting at 6:40 PM ET.
Framber Valdez (8-8, 4.35 ERA) will be the starting pitcher for the Tigers, while the Rays will counter with Drew Rasmussen (13-5, 3.02 ERA).
Dimers' advanced MLB model gives the Rays a slight edge with a 53.2% win probability over the Tigers.
This article offers a complete Rays vs. Tigers prediction, including best bets and picks.
For more, dive into Drew Rasmussen's projected pitching stats.
Rays vs. Tigers prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Monday's MLB matchup between the Rays and Tigers, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Rays a 53.2% chance of defeating the Tigers.
According to our model, the Tigers (+1.5) have a 59.5% chance of covering the run line, while the 7.5-run over/under has a 54.2% chance of going over.
Rays vs. Tigers odds [8/24/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
- Run Line: Rays -1.5 (+138) / Tigers +1.5 (-138)
- Moneyline: Rays -122, Tigers +125
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Rays vs. Tigers picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
- Run line: Tigers +1.5 @ -138 via DraftKings
- Moneyline: Tigers @ +125 via Bet365
- Total: Over 7.5 @ -106 via Novig
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 7.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Rays vs. Tigers game-day updates and essential details
Monday's MLB action between the Tigers and Rays at Comerica Park is scheduled to begin at 6:40 PM ET.
- Who: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Detroit Tigers
- Date: Monday, August 24, 2026
- Time: 6:40 PM ET/3:40PM PT
- Venue: Comerica Park
Conclusion
We predict the Rays, with a 53.2% win probability, will likely beat the Tigers in Monday's MLB matchup.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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