Free Sports Game Preview and Prediction: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Detroit Tigers
Wednesday, July 09, 2025 5:10 PM
Play: Money Line: -142 Detroit Tigers
Another WINNING NIGHT LAST NIGHT for Joe D. Today, we continue to BEAT THE BOOKS on the diamond with my 7-2 MLB GRAND SLAM PLAY. Wednesday’s FREE WINNER: Detroit Tigers. Game 912. 10:10 AM PST/1:10 PM EST. The Detroit Tigers have really set themselves apart from the rest of the American League Central, sitting atop the division with a 14.0-game lead, at 59-34. They also know going into the All-Star Break winning, sets the pace for the second-half of the regular season. This is a team that's won five in a row, and eight of their last 10 outings. Meanwhile, the Tampa Bay Rays have begun to show signs of cracking, losing two in a row, and seven of their last 10 outings. They own a very respectful record, especially in the competitive American League East, sitting in third place, just 5.0-games back, at 49-43. But this team has dropped seven of their last nine overall games, which does include five of their last six games played as a visitor. They are starting to struggle on the road. The Tigers have taken three in a row this season over their American League rival, and going back a little further seven of the last 10 overall matchups. Zack Littell and Reese Olsen are scheduled. The Rays right-hander is 7-7 with a 3.50 ERA this season. He has pitched well against today’s opponent. Over his career, in eight outings, which includes four starts, he is 2-2 with a 3.16 ERA. Yes, he has yet to allow more than one earned one in his last three outings. However, the team has dropped four of his last five starts. Run support has been an issue. The Tigers right-hander is 4-3 with a 2.89 ERA on the campaign. He has struggled against today's opponent over his career. In two lifetime outings, he is winless at 0-1 with a 6.00 ERA. However, recently he has faced some stronger lineups, and has still looked pretty darn good. Detroit is running a little hotter, is playing at home, and looks to be the better play here. Take the Tigers. Thank you.