MLB Prop Bets: Tampa Bay Rays vs Detroit Tigers (June 2, 2026)
The Detroit Tigers (23-38) face the Tampa Bay Rays (36-21) at Tropicana Field on Tuesday at 6:40pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Jack Flaherty is the probable pitcher for the Tigers, while Steven Matz is the probable pitcher for the Rays. The Rays are favored to win at -143, while the Tigers are at +119. The total runs line is set at 8.5, with OVER at -105 and UNDER at -115.
- The Tigers (-171) have a 28-33 Run Line record this season, while the Rays (+141) hold a record of 33-24.
- The Tigers have a 26-33-2 O/U record this season (meaning 26 games have gone over the total runs line, 33 have gone under and two have resulted in a push). The Rays have a 29-25-3 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Tigers are averaging 3.8 runs per game this season (30th in the league). Comparatively, the Rays are averaging +0.9 more at 4.8 runs (7th).
- In the field, the Tigers are allowing 4.4 runs per game this season (16th in the league), while the Rays are allowing an average of 4.4 runs (15th).
Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Tigers are at .232 (ranking 24th in the Major leagues), while the Rays are batting .259 (3rd).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Rays have hit 50 (27th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Tigers have managed 56 (T20th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Tigers have recorded 221 RBIs to rank T28th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Rays have recorded 257 RBIs to rank T12th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Rays have an earned run average of 3.90 this season (11th in the Majors), while The Tigers have an ERA of 4.12 (17th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Tigers have recorded 489 this season, ranking T16th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Rays rank 28th for total strikeouts, recording 439.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .237 against the Rays this season (11th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Tigers' opponents are at .239 (14th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | 16-10-35 | 7-3-18 | 9-7-17 | 10-7-17 | 6-3-18 | 0-0-0 | 5-1-4 |
| Rays | 16-11-30 | 8-7-13 | 8-4-17 | 11-9-16 | 5-2-14 | 0-0-0 | 3-3-4 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | 25-23-13 | 12-11-5 | 13-12-8 | 16-13-5 | 9-10-8 | 0-0-0 | 6-3-1 |
| Rays | 22-19-16 | 12-8-8 | 10-11-8 | 16-14-6 | 6-5-10 | 0-0-0 | 1-4-5 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -135 and the YRFI is paying +105.
- The NRFI is 34-27 in Tigers games this season. The Rays have a 28-29 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Tigers recorded an upset 10-9 victory over the Rays at Tropicana Field yesterday. Dillon Dingler was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting 2 home runs, a double and recording 4 RBIs.
