Predictions & Player Props to Bet in Tigers vs Rays on June 3

• The Tampa Bay Rays are home favorites to avoid a sweep vs the Detroit Tigers Wednesday
• Detroit has won five of the last six head-to-head meetings
• Read below for my Tigers vs Rays prediction, updated odds and player prop picks

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The Tampa Bay Rays are in danger of getting swept for a second time in three series, as they take on the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday afternoon.

Despite dropping five of their last six to the Tigers, the books like Tampa to bounce back in the MLB odds.

The Tigers are looking for their first 3-game win streak since taking six in a row from April 10-16.

Action gets underway this afternoon at 1:10pm ET from Tropicana Field in Tampa, with MLB TV providing the national broadcast coverage.

Tigers vs Rays Odds

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The Rays remain solid home favorites on the moneyline at -144 on FanDuel, while the underdog Tigers check in with +122 odds to win, courtesy of bet365.

The Rays are getting +146 odds to cover the -1.5 spread, while it’s a not-so-enticing -170 odds if you choose to take the 1.5 runs the Tigers are getting on the spread.

As for the total, Under bettors will likely head to DraftKings, as the line is set to 8.0 runs, while Over bettors can get an extra half run to 7.5.

DET Tigers vs TB Rays Prediction

• Best Bet: Rays ML (-145 at Caesars)

Playing at home, the Rays rank inside the top six in runs per game, hits per game, batting average, and OPS. They are a formidable unit in their own building.

Interestingly, the Rays rank dead last in average home exit velocity at 86.6 mph. This indicates a disciplined, contact-heavy approach. They utilize the gaps and lean on sequential hitting rather than selling out for home runs.

On the other side, the Tigers operate at a severe deficit on the road. They rank 25th in road runs per game and 21st in batting average. While they found sudden power strokes yesterday, their collective averages suggest that level of output is highly unsustainable.

As for the MLB probable pitchers, Tampa hands the ball to ace Nick Martinez, while the Tigers counter with young right-hander Troy Melton. This is a distinct statistical advantage for the home club.

Martinez has dominated this season with a 9-2 record, 1.62 ERA, and 1.11 WHIP over 66.2 innings. He consistently works deep into games and issues just 1.62 walks per nine innings.

His immaculate command provides a massive edge for the Rays and their bullpen management.

Melton, meanwhile, is largely untested as a traditional starter. Though he carries a 1.42 ERA, he has only thrown 12.2 innings.

His 2.84 K/9 shows he relies heavily on contact and defensive support. Asking him to suppress a top-tier lineup without missing bats is a steep challenge.

The Rays boast a vastly superior lineup, and Martinez has proven he can consistently shut down opposing offenses deep into games.

Tigers vs Rays Props

Troy Melton Under 3.5 Strikeouts (-114 on FanDuel)
With Martinez holding a 1.62 ERA and Melton sporting a 1.42 ERA, runs should be at a premium in the early innings. Both bullpens also have the tools to keep this a low-scoring affair, offering great plus-money value.

Under 7.5 (+105 at Caesars)
With Martinez holding a 1.62 ERA and Melton sporting a 1.42 ERA, runs should be at a premium in the early innings. Both bullpens also have the tools to keep this a low-scoring affair, offering great plus-money value.