Detroit Tigers vs Tampa Bay Rays
Box score
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Detroit Tigers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
 Tampa Bay Rays | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
AI match analysis
Predicted score: 3-4
The recent form indicates that the Detroit Tigers have struggled defensively, averaging 4.8 goals conceded over their last ten games. Conversely, the Tampa Bay Rays have also had difficulties on defense, with an average of 5.1 goals conceded in the same timeframe. However, the Tigers have a strong head-to-head record against the Rays, winning 4 of their last 5 matchups. This suggests a competitive game with a slight edge for the Rays based on their current form.
- Tigers scored 3.5 and conceded 4.8 in last 10 matches
- Rays scored 3.5 and conceded 5.1 in last 10 matches
- Tigers won 4 of last 5 encounters against Rays
Confidence is moderate because the outcomes are closely matched, which limits confidence, and the bookmaker market agrees closely with this read, and some historical data (form, H2H or standings) is still incomplete.
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Why AI favors Detroit Tigers
- Poor recent formDetroit Tigers
Detroit Tigers have lost 4 of their last 5 matches.
1W 0D 4L - Good recent formTampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay Rays have won 3 of their last 5 matches.
3W 0D 2L - Historical edgeDetroit Tigers
Detroit Tigers have won 3 of the last 5 meetings between these two teams.
3/5 H2H wins
Computed independently from historical data — not a model-reported reason.
What could change the prediction
- Close matchup
The model gives the favorite only a 46% probability, so this is a closely-matched fixture and confidence remains moderate.
How did our prediction do?
We picked Detroit Tigers at 46% — final result was Tampa Bay Rays win, Detroit Tigers 0-3 Tampa Bay Rays.
Predicted score was 3-4.
The model itself flagged this as a moderate confidence pick (54/100), so this miss was a genuinely close call.
Closing odds vs. our model
Last tracked odds before kickoff, compared against our AI's pre-match probability for the same outcome.
Match trends
- Detroit Tigers have averaged 3.2 runs scored per game over their last 10 matches.
- Tampa Bay Rays have averaged 3.6 runs scored per game over their last 10 matches.
- Detroit Tigers are unbeaten in 3 of the last 5 meetings with Tampa Bay Rays.
Odds comparison
Moneyline
Point spread
| Line | Detroit Tigers | Tampa Bay Rays |
|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3.67▲ | 1.27 |
| -2 | 3.31▼ | 1.33▲ |
| -1.5 | 2.68▲ | 1.46 |
| -1 | 2.20▼ | 1.65▲ |
| +1 | 1.58▼ | 2.31▲ |
| +1.5 | 1.47 | 2.65▲ |
| +2 | 1.33▼ | 3.24▲ |
| +2.5 | 1.29▼ | 3.46▲ |
Total points
| Line | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 1.37▼ | 2.90▲ |
| 6.5 | 1.51▲ | 2.50▼ |
| 7 | 1.61▼ | 2.22▲ |
| 7.5 | 1.87▲ | 1.95▲ |
| 8 | 1.96▼ | 1.80▼ |
| 8.5 | 2.16▲ | 1.66▼ |
| 9 | 2.50▲ | 1.49 |
| 9.5 | 2.78▲ | 1.43▼ |
Average price across 12 bookmakers we track. Odds change continuously — shown for reference only, not a recommendation.
Moneyline — odds movement
Model vs market
"Market" is the average bookmaker price converted to an implied probability with the bookmaker's built-in margin removed, for a fair comparison against the AI's own probability estimate.
Head-to-head
Last 5 meetings
League standings
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Who is likely to win Detroit Tigers vs Tampa Bay Rays?+
Our AI model favors Detroit Tigers to win, with a 46% probability (Tampa Bay Rays 54%).
What time does Detroit Tigers vs Tampa Bay Rays start?+
First pitch is at Aug 26, 2026, 5:10 PM (your local time, based on your device).
What was the inning-by-inning score in Detroit Tigers vs Tampa Bay Rays?+
Detroit Tigers: 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0. Tampa Bay Rays: 0, 2, 0, 0, 0, 1, 0, 0, 0. Final: 0-3.