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Parlay: Tampa Bay Rays VS Detroit Tigers 2025-07-08

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Same-Game Parlay Pick: Detroit Tigers to Win + Under 8 Runs
Odds: ~3.42 (1.83 x 1.87)
Bookmaker: BetMGM

Why This Works:
1. Detroit Tigers (-210 Moneyline): The Tigers are a dominant team when favored, winning 70.5% of games they were the moneyline favorite. Their 3.46 ERA ranks second in MLB, and they’ve won four straight, including key wins against quality pitching. Jack Flaherty (Detroit’s starter) has a 3.20 ERA this season, and the team’s .426 slugging percentage (5th in MLB) gives them consistent offensive firepower.

  1. Under 8 Runs (+190): The Rays’ offense is struggling, with Ryan Pepiot (6-6, 4.38 ERA) projected for 5.7 strikeouts in this game. Tampa Bay ranks 23rd in MLB in runs per game (4.1) and has scored 2+ runs in just 52% of their last 10 games. The Tigers’ strong pitching staff (3.46 ERA) and Pepiot’s strikeout projection make a low-scoring game likely.

Implied Probability & Value:
- Detroit ML: 68% (100 / (210 + 100))
- Under 8 Runs: 34.7% (100 / (190 + 100))
- Combined: 22.3% (68% * 34.7%) → 4.42 implied odds (1 / 0.223)
- Actual parlay odds: 3.42+27% value

Smart Money Edge:
The SportsLine model’s projection of 5.7 strikeouts from Pepiot and the Tigers’ elite defense (2nd in MLB in team ERA) tilt the Over/Under toward the Under. Detroit’s recent dominance (4-0 streak) and the Rays’ offensive struggles (41-42 record) further validate this parlay.

Avoid This If:
- You’re risk-averse. This is a 3.42x parlay, not a 2x spread + run line. The Tigers must win outright (not just cover the -1.5 spread) and the game must stay under 8 runs.

Final Verdict:
This parlay targets Detroit’s strengths (elite pitching, recent form) and Tampa’s weaknesses (anemic offense). The value is clear, and the Tigers’ 70.5% win rate as favorites makes this a high-conviction play.

Bet Size: 2-3% of bankroll (adjust based on confidence).
Bookmaker Tip: BetMGM offers the best combined odds (1.83 x 1.91 = 3.49) for this parlay.

“The Tigers’ pitching staff is a fortress, and the Rays’ bats are a sieve. This Under 8 parlay is a no-brainer for the numbers game.” — Bruce Marshall, SportsLine’s MLB handicapper.

Created: July 8, 2025, 5:19 p.m. GMT