Rays vs Tigers MLB Player Prop Picks (Jul 9)

First pitch is scheduled for 5:10 p.m. ET on FSD/FSDET. The Tampa Bay Rays (49–43) aim for a series split after dropping the first two games, while the Detroit Tigers (59–34) pursue their 60th win and a sweep. Rookie Reese Olson (4–3, 2.89 ERA) draws the start for Detroit, opposed by veteran Zack Littell (7–7, 3.50 ERA) for Tampa Bay.

• Tigers have won seven of their last ten matchups at Comerica Park and lead this series 2–0.
• Detroit is on a five-game win streak, aiming for their 60th victory before the All-Star break .
• Total is set at 8–8.5 runs, positioning this as a critical pitchers’ duel

Tampa Bay Rays Player Prop Pick: Zack Littell

The Rays have leaned on rotation depth amid minor struggles. Littell enters having allowed just 1 ER over six innings in his last outing; his 5.07 K/BB ratio and 1.07 WHIP reflect good command. Offense led by Brandon Lowe (19 HR) remains a threat, but the lineup is strikeout-prone and heavily reliant on quality at-bats.

• Held opponents to 1 ER over six innings in last start, posting 3.50 ERA and 1.07 WHIP.
• Facing Detroit’s lineup, which excels in controlled offense—but isn’t leaky either.
• Capable of delivering another quality start in pitcher-friendly Comerica Park.

Detroit Tigers Player Prop Pick: Reese Olson

The Rays have leaned on rotation depth amid minor struggles. Littell enters having allowed just 1 ER over six innings in his last outing; his 5.07 K/BB ratio and 1.07 WHIP reflect good command. Offense led by Brandon Lowe (19 HR) remains a threat, but the lineup is strikeout-prone and heavily reliant on quality at-bats.

• Tallied 54 Ks over 53⅓ innings (9.2 K/9) and struck out 6 in his last outing.
• Rays rank in MLB’s top 10 for strikeouts, feeding his whiff potential .
• Expected to work 5–6 innings, giving clear room to reach 6+ Ks.