Rays vs. Tigers Prediction and Odds - Aug 5, 2022

Last updated: Dec 21, 2023, 11:37AM | Published: Aug 5, 2022, 3:33AM

The Detroit Tigers face the Tampa Bay Rays in MLB action at Comerica Park on Friday, commencing at 7:10PM ET.

The Tigers will send Bryan Garcia (0-0, 4.91 ERA) to the mound, while the Rays are going with Corey Kluber (7-6, 4.03 ERA).

Dimers' free betting picks for Rays vs. Tigers, plus game predictions and best odds, are detailed below.

Who will win Rays vs. Tigers?

Using trusted machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Rays-Tigers MLB game 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Rays a 61% chance of winning against the Tigers.

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Rays vs. Tigers Odds

Run Line: Tigers +1.5 (+104), Rays -1.5 (-115)
Moneyline: Tigers +175, Rays -195
Total: Over/Under 8 (-106/-110)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Tigers are +1.5 underdogs against the Rays, with +104 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Rays (-1.5) to cover the run line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -115.

Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Tigers at +175, which means you can bet $100 to profit $175, earning a total payout of $275, if they win.

On the other hand, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rays at -195, where you can risk $195 to win $100, for a total payout of $295, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under sits at 8 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -106, while Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Tigers (+1.5) are a 52% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 8 runs is a 55% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Rays vs. Tigers

Run Line: Tigers +1.5 @ +104 via FanDuel Sportsbook (52% probability)
Moneyline: Tigers @ +175 via Caesars Sportsbook (2.2% edge)
Total: Over 8 @ -106 via FanDuel Sportsbook (55% probability)

Our best bets are based on detailed modeling and gambling expertise to help you make smarter decisions with the legal sportsbooks in your state.

While the Rays are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Tigers moneyline is the best option due to the 2.2% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers.com is crucial to being profitable in the long run.

Rays vs. Tigers Prediction

Use our interactive widget below to see up-to-date Moneyline, Over/Under and Run Line probabilities and odds for Tampa Bay vs. Detroit, and click or tap on See Matchup for more.

Dimers has full coverage of Friday's Rays-Tigers matchup, including pregame predictions, best betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis before Rays vs. Tigers on Friday August 5, 2022.

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Rays vs. Tigers 2022 Game Info

Friday's action between the Tigers and Rays at Comerica Park is scheduled to start at 7:10PM ET.

Who: Detroit Tigers vs. Tampa Bay Rays
Date: Friday August 5, 2022
Time: 7:10PM ET / 4:10PM PT
Venue: Comerica Park

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