Rays vs. Tigers Player Prop Bets – August 5

Written By PlayPicks Staff on August 5, 2023

Spencer Torkelson and Wander Franco are two of the players with prop bets available when the Detroit Tigers and the Tampa Bay Rays play at Comerica Park on Saturday (beginning at 1:10 PM ET).

The Rays, at -152, are the favorite in this matchup, while the Tigers are underdogs at +127. When it comes to the run line, Tampa Bay (-1.5) is favored. This matchup carries a total of 8.5 runs (over -102; under -119).

The insights in this article are based off odds valid as of August 5, 2023 at 12:40 PM ET. Ready to bet? Click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!

Rays vs. Tigers Game Info

  • Date: Saturday, August 5, 2023
  • Time: 1:10 PM ET
  • TV: MLBN
  • Location: Detroit, Michigan
  • Venue: Comerica Park
  • Rays Probable Starter: Aaron Civale (5-2, 2.34 ERA)
  • Tigers Probable Starter: Tarik Skubal (1-1, 4.57 ERA)

Today’s Tampa Bay Rays Prop Bets

Wander Franco Player Props

  • Hits Prop: Over/Under 1.5 (Over Odds: +169)
  • Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: -109)
  • Home Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +725)
  • RBI Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +177)

Franco has hit 14 home runs for Tampa Bay this season. He has also tallied 51 RBI and has scored 58 runs. In 459 plate appearances, he has recorded a .264 BA, .329 OBP and .446 SLG with an 8.5% walk rate and a 14.4% strikeout rate. He has been effective on the base paths, recording 29 steals on 35 attempts.

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Wander Franco Last 5 Games

  • at Tigers on August 4: 0-for-4, 2 K
  • at Yankees on August 2: 1-for-4, 1 R, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 1 K
  • at Yankees on August 1: 1-for-4, 1 R, 1 K, 1 BB
  • at Yankees on July 31: 1-for-4, 1 R, 1 HR, 1 RBI
  • at Astros on July 30: 1-for-4, 2 R, 1 BB

Yandy Díaz Player Props

  • Hits Prop: Over/Under 1.5 (Over Odds: +150)
  • Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: -119)
  • Home Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +525)
  • RBI Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +182)

In 405 plate appearances, Yandy Diaz has posted a 16.5% strikeout rate and an 11.4% walk rate while slashing .313/.398/.500 with 15 home runs, 53 RBI and 64 runs scored..

If you want to place a bet on any of Yandy Díaz’s prop bets in this matchup, check out DraftKings and place your bet today!

Yandy Díaz Last 5 Games

  • at Tigers on August 4: 1-for-5, 1 RBI, 1 K
  • at Yankees on August 2: 0-for-3, 1 R, 1 K, 1 BB
  • at Yankees on August 1: 1-for-4, 1 R, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 1 K, 1 BB
  • at Yankees on July 31: 2-for-4, 1 R
  • at Astros on July 30: 2-for-3, 1 R, 1 RBI, 2 BB

Today’s Detroit Tigers Prop Bets

Spencer Torkelson Player Props

  • Hits Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: -209)
  • Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +121)
  • Home Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +385)
  • RBI Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +138)

Torkelson is slashing .226/.305/.398 for Detroit this season with 15 home runs, 59 RBI and an OPS of .703. He has a 24.2% strikeout rate and a 9.8% walk rate in 459 plate appearances, and he has scored 51 total runs.

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Spencer Torkelson Last 5 Games

  • vs. Rays on August 4: 0-for-3, 1 K
  • at Pirates on August 2: 0-for-5, 2 K
  • at Pirates on August 1: 1-for-2, 2 BB
  • at Marlins on July 30: 1-for-5, 1 R, 1 RBI, 1 K
  • at Marlins on July 29: 0-for-4, 1 K

Javier Báez Player Props

  • Hits Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: -221)
  • Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +155)
  • Home Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +800)
  • RBI Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +221)

In 427 plate appearances, Javier Baez has hit seven long balls, tallied 49 RBI and scored 48 runs. He is batting .224/.262/.326 and has posted a 21.8% strikeout rate and a 4% walk rate. Baez has recorded 10 steals on 10 attempts.

DraftKings is your spot to bet on any of Javier Báez’s prop bets for this matchup, or other MLB team and game props.

Javier Báez Last 5 Games

  • vs. Rays on August 4: 0-for-3
  • at Pirates on August 2: 1-for-4, 1 R, 1 RBI
  • at Pirates on August 1: 1-for-4, 1 R, 1 K
  • at Marlins on July 30: 2-for-5, 2 R, 1 RBI
  • at Marlins on July 29: 0-for-3, 1 R, 2 K, 1 BB

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