Tigers vs Rays MLB Player Prop Picks (Jun 21)

The Tigers (48–28) visit the Rays (42–34) after a high-octane 14–8 loss in Game 1. Tampa Bay looks to extend momentum at home, while Detroit aims to rebound behind a fresh arm. The Rays enter as favorites with the line set at 9 runs. Expect another battle between pitching and offense. The first pitch is at 12:10 p.m. ET at George M. Steinbrenner Field.

• In Game 1, Tampa Bay exploded for 14 runs, including two homers from Yandy Díaz and four RBIs from Matt Thaiss; Tigers starter Jack Flaherty allowed eight runs in just 2⅓ innings.
• Probables for Game 2 are Detroit’s Sawyer Gipson‑Long (0–0, 3.97 ERA) vs. Tampa’s Ryan Pepiot (4–6, 3.11 ERA), both seeking consistency.
• Baseball model projections favor the Under (9 total runs), with contrasting strengths in pitching and defense.

Detroit Tigers Player Prop Pick: Sawyer Gipson-Long

Detroit remains the top team in baseball, powered by rookie Riley Greene’s surge (29 RBI over 29 games). The rotation, anchored by Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize, ranks among the best, though bullpen performance remains a concern. Gipson‑Long looks to follow his moderate debut start.

• In his debut, he gave up four runs but allowed just five hits over ~5 innings.
• The Tigers’ rotation has depth to support low ER output and keep this game close.
• The Under is backed by pitching-friendly projections and Gipson‑Long’s controlled style.

Tampa Bay Rays: Ryan Pepiot

The Rays have won six of their last eight, boosting their AL East standing. They score in waves—14 runs in Game 1—and control games with a strong bullpen. Pepiot has posted five quality starts this season and offers strikeout upside.

• Pepiot averages 8.1 K/9 and has struck out 6+ in multiple starts.
• Detroit strikes out at one of the highest rates in MLB.
• His swing‑and‑miss repertoire matches this contact-heavy opponent well.