MLB Prop Bets: Detroit Tigers vs Tampa Bay Rays (August 24, 2026)
The Tampa Bay Rays (77-53) face the Detroit Tigers (61-69) at Comerica Park on Monday at 6:40pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Drew Rasmussen is the probable pitcher for the Rays, while Framber Valdez is the probable pitcher for the Tigers. The Rays are favored to win at -144, while the Tigers are at +119. The total runs line is set at 7.5, with OVER at -117 and UNDER at -103.
- The Rays (+123) have a 72-58 Run Line record this season, while the Tigers (-149) hold a record of 63-67.
- The Rays have a 59-67-4 O/U record this season (meaning 59 games have gone over the total runs line, 67 have gone under and four have resulted in a push). The Tigers have a 56-69-5 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Rays are averaging 4.5 runs per game this season (T14th in the league). Comparatively, the Tigers are averaging 4.5 (T14th).
- In the field, the Rays are allowing 4.2 runs per game this season (8th in the league), while the Tigers are allowing an average of 4.0 runs (6th).
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 Rays are at .261 (ranking 1st in the Major leagues), while the Tigers are batting .242 (19th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Tigers have hit 154 (14th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Rays have managed 135 (23rd).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Rays have recorded 558 RBIs to rank 17th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Tigers have recorded 560 RBIs to rank 16th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Tigers have an earned run average of 3.62 this season (5th in the Majors), while The Rays have an ERA of 3.83 (8th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Rays have recorded 1061 this season, ranking 20th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Tigers rank 19th for total strikeouts, recording 1063.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .232 against the Tigers this season (6th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Rays' opponents are at .233 (8th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rays | 31-27-72 | 16-12-38 | 15-15-34 | 23-20-44 | 8-7-28 | 0-0-0 | 1-2-7 |
| Tigers | 36-22-72 | 13-9-41 | 23-13-31 | 25-15-39 | 11-7-33 | 0-0-0 | 2-2-6 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rays | 51-41-38 | 25-21-20 | 26-20-18 | 39-29-19 | 12-12-19 | 0-0-0 | 3-2-5 |
| Tigers | 60-42-28 | 32-20-11 | 28-22-17 | 37-27-15 | 23-15-13 | 0-0-0 | 4-3-3 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -130 and the YRFI is paying +100.
- The NRFI is 68-62 in Rays games this season. The Tigers have a 67-63 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Tigers recorded a 7-2 victory over the Rays at Tropicana Field when these teams last met on June 3. Dillon Dingler was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a single and recording 4 RBIs. The Tigers have now won three straight against the Rays.
