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Detroit Tigers Look to Sweep Tampa Bay Rays in Series Finale at Tropicana Field

The Detroit Tigers and Tampa Bay Rays are set to face off in the series finale at Tropicana Field on Wednesday night. The Tigers currently hold a 1-0 series lead after a convincing 7-1 victory in the opener. Jack Flaherty is set to start for the Tigers, while Tyler Alexander will take the mound for the Rays. Tampa Bay is favored to win, opening at -112 and the current line has them at -113. It remains to be seen whether the Rays can defend their home turf or if the Tigers will come out on top once again.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Tigers -103 | Rays -113
• Spread: Tigers +1.5 (-203) | Rays -1.5 (+175)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tampa Bay will win straight-up is 53%.

Detroit vs Tampa Bay Stats

Detroit Tigers

The Detroit Tigers have started the season strong, with their pitching staff performing well and holding one of the lowest ERAs in the league. The bullpen has the top ERA thanks to their high LOB%. However, starting pitcher Jack Flaherty has been struggling recently, giving up runs and homers in his past few outings. Detroit's offense is improving, scoring at least three runs in their last seven games, but they still rank low in batting average, OBP, and slugging percentage. The Tigers have been successful with stolen bases, with a perfect stealing percentage. Overall, Detroit is ranked 20th in offense, 6th in defense, and have a 14-10 record for the season. It remains to be seen if they can continue their success in their upcoming game.

Tampa Bay Rays Analysis

The Tampa Bay Rays have struggled to win consecutive games in recent weeks, with their offense ranking 22nd in runs per game. Despite a decent team batting average, they are lacking in on-base percentage and slugging percentage. On the pitching side, the Rays' relievers have not performed well this season, ranking near the bottom in several key stats. The team will be relying on Tyler Alexander to deliver a strong performance in their upcoming game against the Tigers. Overall, the Rays currently have a power ranking of 25 and a record of 12-13. In their last three matchups, Detroit won one out of three games against Tampa Bay. If you're interested in betting, consider checking out some of the best betting sites available.

Detroit Tigers poised for victory against struggling Tampa Bay Rays due to strong bullpen performance

Both offenses have shown some weaknesses, with Detroit's being slightly more consistent in the past two weeks. Neither starting pitcher is likely to completely dominate the opposing lineup, though Flaherty of the Tigers has been performing slightly better. The key factor that will determine the outcome of this game is the strength of the bullpens. Detroit has arguably the best bullpen in MLB, while the Rays have one of the worst. This game may be closely contested in the late innings, but the Tigers are in a better position to secure the win. It is advisable to place your bet on the Tigers, especially since they are playing on the road.

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