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10,000 Sim Trials Run
TB

Tampa Bay Rays

Away

77-53 (34-30 Away)

Last 5 Form
W L L L W
Projected Final Score
4.2 2.9
Projected Total: 7.1 (O/U: 7.5)
Sportsbook Consensus Odds
TB: -135 | DET: +115
DET

Detroit Tigers

Home

61-69 (32-31 Home)

Last 5 Form
L L L L L

Simulated Outcome Probability

Tampa Bay Rays Win Prob
62.7%
+5.3% Value Edge
Detroit Tigers Win Prob
37.3%
No Value Edge

Our 10,000 iterations project the Tampa Bay Rays to win outright in 62.7% of simulated game-runs.

Simulator Cover Probability

Spread Line: TB -1.5 / DET +1.5
TB covers (+125) +3.3% Edge 47.7%
DET covers (-145) 52.3%
Total O/U: 7.5
OVER (-110) 39.8%
UNDER (-110) +7.8% Edge 60.2%

Model Simulation Deciders

  • 🐂 Bullpen Advantage: TB relievers offer higher strikeout capacity and yield fewer home runs per batter faced compared to the DET bullpen.
  • 🏟️ Ballpark Factor: Played at DET's stadium, which features highly pitcher-friendly park factors scaling down home-run expectations.
  • 🔥 Momentum Streak: TB enters this game on a hot streak (last 10 games win %: 38%) giving them a momentum advantage.

VegasSims Best Bet & Analysis

Best Bet

Our 10,000 simulations project the Tampa Bay Rays winning outright in 62.7% of run trials, with a projected score of TB 4.2 - DET 2.9. The simulator identifies a positive expected value (+EV) edge on the spread with DET +1.5 covering in 52.3% of trials. Additionally, we lean towards the UNDER 7.5 which hit in 60.2% of runs.

No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Analysis

Simulated NRFI Probability
55.2%
+1.7% Value Edge
Vegas Consensus NRFI Odds
-115
Implied Probability: 53.5%
VegasSims Recommendation
👉 PLAY NRFI (YES)
High Confidence Pick

VegasSims simulated this matchup 10,000 times, resulting in a **55.2%** chance of a scoreless first inning. Away starter Drew Rasmussen (K%: 26.1%, BB%: 6.0%) faces DET's top of the order (avg OBP: 34.4%). Home starter Framber Valdez (K%: 18.1%, BB%: 10.9%) matchups against TB's first three hitters (avg OBP: 35.3%). **Best Bet**: **NRFI (Yes)**. With both starters showing strong control/strikeout rates, our simulator identifies a solid value edge (+1.7%) at -115.

Starting Pitchers Matchup

TB

Drew Rasmussen

Away Starter
ERA 2.95
WHIP 0.93
Record 14-5
IP 140.1
SO 143
GS 25
DET

Framber Valdez

Home Starter
ERA 4.35
WHIP 1.41
Record 8-9
IP 144.2
SO 111
GS 26

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Recent Results History (Last 5 Games)

Tampa Bay Rays

W @ Baltimore Orioles
3 - 1 | Aug 23, 2026
L @ Baltimore Orioles
2 - 3 | Aug 22, 2026
L @ Baltimore Orioles
3 - 5 | Aug 21, 2026
L vs Toronto Blue Jays
1 - 5 | Aug 20, 2026
W vs Toronto Blue Jays
7 - 6 | Aug 19, 2026

Detroit Tigers

L @ Kansas City Royals
7 - 11 | Aug 23, 2026
L @ Kansas City Royals
1 - 3 | Aug 22, 2026
L @ Kansas City Royals
2 - 5 | Aug 21, 2026
L @ Pittsburgh Pirates
3 - 4 | Aug 19, 2026
L @ Pittsburgh Pirates
1 - 4 | Aug 18, 2026

Head-to-Head History

Away Detroit Tigers defeated Tampa Bay Rays
7 - 2 | Jun 03, 2026
Away Detroit Tigers defeated Tampa Bay Rays
8 - 0 | Jun 02, 2026
Away Detroit Tigers defeated Tampa Bay Rays
10 - 9 | Jun 01, 2026

Injury Reports

Tampa Bay Rays 38 reported

P Aaron Brooks
- Full Season
P Alfredo Zarraga
- Full Season
P Alvaro Mejias
60-Day
P Anderson Brito
60-Day
OF Austin Overn
7-Day
P Austin Vernon
- Full Season
2B Ben Williamson
10-Day
P Brady Jones
- Full Season
1B Brady Marget
60-Day
RF Brailer Guerrero
7-Day
P Brian Van Belle
- Full Season
C Brody Donay
7-Day
P Chandler Murphy
60-Day
P Cole Sulser
15-Day
SS Daniel Pierce
60-Day
P Danny Hilario
- Full Season
OF Derek Datil
- Full Season
P Derrick Edington
60-Day
P Drew Dowd
- Full Season
P Edwin Uceta
60-Day
P Eric Lin
- Full Season
LF Gavin Lux
60-Day
P Griffin Jax
15-Day
P Jack Hartman
- Full Season
P Jack Kartsonas
60-Day
P Jacob Watters
60-Day
RF Jake Fraley
60-Day
OF James Quinn-Irons
60-Day
P Jonathan Heasley
60-Day
P Marbin Lezcano
- Full Season
OF Marshall Toole
60-Day
OF Noah Myers
7-Day
P Rubender Pena
- Full Season
P Ryan Pepiot
60-Day
P Steven Gonzalez
- Full Season
P Trace Phillips
60-Day
P Trendan Parish
7-Day
RF Victor Mesa Jr.
10-Day

Detroit Tigers 67 reported

P Abraham Gomez
60-Day
P Alexander Bertiz
60-Day
P Alexander Padilla
60-Day
P Alistair Tanner
- Full Season
P Anderson Diaz
60-Day
1B Andrew Jenkins
7-Day
P Antonio Florido
60-Day
P Bailey Horn
60-Day
P Blake Dickerson
60-Day
P Brady Smith
7-Day
P Branell Anderson
60-Day
P Brant Hurter
60-Day
P Burch Smith
60-Day
P Carlos Marcano
- Full Season
C Carlos Pérez
7-Day
P Cash Kuiper
7-Day
P Charlie Christensen
7-Day
OF Danandres Colon
60-Day
P Dawson Price
- Full Season
P Eddy Felix
60-Day
P Ethan Schiefelbein
- Full Season
P Francisco De Sala
60-Day
SS Franyerber Montilla
- Full Season
P Gabriel Reyes
60-Day
P Garrett Burhenn
- Full Season
1B Garrett Pennington
60-Day
P Gregory Amarante
60-Day
P Henderson Salas
60-Day
P Jack Flaherty
15-Day
SS Jack Penney
- Full Season
P Jaden Hamm
60-Day
P Jatnk Diaz
60-Day
P Jeremy Cano
60-Day
IF Jhonger Ochoa
- Full Season
P Joe Ruzicka
- Full Season
SS John Peck
7-Day
P Jorger Petri
- Full Season
SS Jose Dickson
60-Day
P Joseph Montalvo
60-Day
P Justin Verlander
60-Day
P Kameron Douglas
60-Day
P Kash Mayfield
7-Day
RF Kerry Carpenter
10-Day
P Luis Castillo
60-Day
P Luis Villamizar
60-Day
SS Maddox Molony
7-Day
P Marco Arcia
60-Day
CF Matt Vierling
10-Day
SS Meridian Leffew
60-Day
P Michael Massey
60-Day
P Mitchell Evans
- Full Season
3B Nestor Miranda
- Full Season
CF Parker Meadows
60-Day
P Reese Olson
60-Day
P Reymer Chourio
60-Day
LF Riley Greene
10-Day
P River Hamilton
- Full Season
C Roman Silgado
60-Day
2B Ronald Ramirez
7-Day
P Shay Timmer
60-Day
P Trevin Michael
7-Day
P Trevor Heishman
60-Day
SS Trey Sweeney
60-Day
RF Wenceel Pérez
60-Day
P Will Vest
60-Day
P Wuilberth Mendez
- Full Season
P Yeuri Ramirez
60-Day