Tampa Bay Rays vs
Arizona DiamondbacksPredictions & Preview

Tampa Bay Rays Look to Secure First Road Series Win Against Arizona Diamondbacks

Tampa Bay (9-14) will be looking to secure their first road series win of the season as they face Arizona (14-9) at Chase Field on Thursday night at 9:40 PM ET. Drew Rasmussen will start for the Rays, while Corbin Burnes will take the mound for the Diamondbacks. Tampa Bay has a 7-3 record in their last 10 games against Arizona. The Diamondbacks are the favorites to win, opening at -128. *Note: This preview was written prior to Wednesday's game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rays +116 | Diamondbacks -128
• Spread: Rays +1.5 (-190) | Diamondbacks -1.5 (+158)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Arizona will win straight-up is 56%.

Tampa Bay vs Arizona Stats

Tampa Bay Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays have had a challenging week, losing five of their last seven games including four straight road games. They will look to end this streak with a win on Thursday. The team averages 4.13 runs per game, ranking them 20th in the league, while their .256 batting average is ranked sixth. Jonathan Aranda leads the team with a .344 batting average, Junior Caminero leads in home runs with five, and Brandon Lowe leads in RBI with 13. Defensively, the Rays are giving up 3.96 runs per game, which is eighth in the league. Opponents have a .234 batting average against the Rays, ranking them 15th. Their 3.74 ERA is ninth, and their 1.17 WHIP is eighth. Rasmussen recently gave up one run in his last start, resulting in a 1-0 loss to the Yankees. The team is currently ranked 21st in offense, 8th in defense, and has a power ranking of 19, with a 9-14 record for the season.

Arizona Diamondbacks Analysis

The Arizona Diamondbacks recently bounced back from a two-game losing streak with two consecutive wins. They have been performing well at home, winning their last two series and aiming for a third consecutive series win when they play on Thursday. The team boasts impressive offensive statistics, averaging 5.43 runs per game (third in the league) with a .251 batting average (seventh) and .340 on base percentage (third). Josh Naylor leads the team with a .341 batting average, while Corbin Carroll leads in home runs and RBI. On the defensive side, the Diamondbacks are giving up 4.52 runs per game (19th), with opponents hitting .233 against them (16th). The team has a 14-9 overall record and a power ranking of 4. In their last three matchups against Tampa Bay, the Diamondbacks came out victorious with a 2-1 record.

Arizona Diamondbacks Dominate Home Games, Tampa Bay Rays Struggle on the Road

The Arizona Diamondbacks have displayed impressive performance by winning five out of their last six home games, while the Tampa Bay Rays are struggling after losing four consecutive road games. Arizona has a notable advantage due to their strong batting against right-handed pitchers. Despite Rasmussen allowing two runs in his previous three starts, their inconsistent bullpen has cost them crucial wins in recent games. It is likely that Tampa Bay will struggle offensively, as Burnes has been effective on the mound for the Diamondbacks, allowing just 11 earned runs in four starts. Burnes has also limited the Rays to five earned runs in three previous encounters, showcasing his ability to contain their offense. Overall, it is recommended to favor Arizona to cover the money line in this matchup.

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