- Matchup: Detroit Tigers vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Scheduled Date: Monday, June 1, 2026
- Venue: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, FL
- Broadcast: MLB.TV
- Betting Odds/Point Spread: Detroit -132; Tampa Bay +110
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The Tampa Bay Rays (35-20) are set to host the Detroit Tigers (22-37) at Tropicana Field this Monday. The betting line features Detroit at -132 and Tampa Bay at +110, with a total over/under of 9. The starting pitchers will be Ty Madden for the Tigers and Griffin Jax for the Rays.
This season, the Tigers have notched 95 doubles and hit 51 home runs as a team. They possess a slugging percentage of .367 and have struck out 507 times, while also earning 222 walks. Currently, the Detroit Tigers average only 3.8 runs per game, ranking them 28th in the MLB. With 210 RBIs and 450 hits, their season batting average stands at .231, and they’ve scored a total of 222 runs with an on-base percentage of .313.
The Tigers have a season earned run average of 4.07 (16th in MLB) and have struck out 477 batters, giving up 55 home runs and a total of 260 runs (17th in the league). Their pitchers have walked 198 batters, leading to a FIP of 3.85. They have allowed 466 hits so far, averaging 8.1 hits per 9 innings, and 233 earned runs with a K/BB ratio of 2.41, while maintaining a team WHIP of 1.29.
Tigers pitchers have faced opponents on base 72 times and have seen 53 high-leverage situations. The bullpen has captured 23 holds this season, ranking 27th in baseball. With a save rate of 40.0%, they’ve participated in 49 save opportunities but secured only 10 saves, missing 15 of 25 chances. The relievers have inherited 110 base runners, with 30.0% resulting in earned runs. A total of 182 pitchers have taken the mound for Detroit this season.
Throughout 4,641 innings played, the Tigers have achieved a defensive efficiency of 70.2%, placing them 15th in MLB. They have recorded 1,547 putouts, 492 assists, and 29 errors, leading to a fielding percentage of .986, ranked 17th overall, and they have turned 48 double plays.
Madden has pitched 34 innings in his MLB career, striking out 29 batters. With a win-loss record of 1-1, Madden holds a FIP of 3.64 and has faced 144 batters, yielding an earned run average of 3.70 (14 earned runs allowed) and a career WHIP of 1.232. He has conceded 32 hits (8.4 hits per 9 innings) along with 10 walks.
The Rays boast a slugging percentage of .390 and score an average of 4.67 runs per game, ranking 9th in the league. This season, they have registered 79 doubles, 197 walks, and scored 257 runs while hitting 47 homers and driving in 243 RBIs. The team has struck out 397 times (30th in MLB) and achieved 484 hits, with an on-base percentage of .336 and a batting average of .260.
Tampa Bay’s pitching staff has allowed 241 runs to date, with an ERA of 3.82 (211 earned runs). They have surrendered 62 homers and average 4.36 runs allowed per 9 innings, ranking 13th in the league. The Rays hold a WHIP of 1.235 and a FIP of 4.12 as a unit, with a strikeout to walk ratio of 7.70 (425 strikeouts to 174 walks), and are 7th in total hits allowed with 440.
With 75 save opportunities, the Rays have secured 41 holds but have also endured 10 blown saves. The bullpen pitchers have been called on 34 times for saves, achieving 24 successful saves. Their inherited score percentage stands at 27.3% from 66 inherited runners. Tampa Bay’s bullpen has entered high-leverage situations 65 times, while calling on 52 occasions with runners on base. They rank 5th in baseball for a save rate of 70.6%, having deployed 178 pitchers this season.
Out of 4,473 innings played, the Rays maintain a defensive efficiency of 71.4% (7th in the league). Their fielding percentage stands at .980 (29th in MLB), with 467 assists, 39 errors, and totaling 1,491 putouts during the current season.
Jax has a career record of 24-34, holding a 4.01 earned run average while allowing 7.8 hits per 9 innings. With a strikeout to walk ratio of 3.63, he has faced 1,611 hitters throughout his career, allowing 172 earned runs, accruing a WHIP of 1.173 and a FIP of 3.9. Overall, Jax has surrendered 334 hits, along with 432 strikeouts across 386 innings pitched.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s MLB game—against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Place your bet on Detroit (-132)
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