Tampa Bay Rays vs Texas Rangers Betting Picks & Predictions
The Tampa Bay Rays are set to face off against the Texas Rangers in Arlington in a three-game series, with both teams currently sitting at the top of their respective
Game outlook
The Tampa Bay Rays are set to face off against the Texas Rangers in Arlington in a three-game series, with both teams currently sitting at the top of their respective divisions. The Rays are coming off a loss to the Pirates, ending a three-game winning streak, while the Rangers have won five of their last six games. Both teams will be missing key players due to injuries. The starting pitchers for the game will be Zack Littell for the Rays and Tyler Mahle for the Rangers. Despite being the betting underdog, the Rays will look to pull off a win against the Rangers in what promises to be an exciting baseball matchup. Check out our in-depth prediction for this game!
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Rays +112 | Rangers -125
Spread: Rays +1.5 (-200) | Rangers -1.5 (+165)
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Texas will win straight-up is 56%.
Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay currently ranks 7th in team batting average, 8th in on-base percentage, and 13th in runs scored in the league. Brandon Lowe leads the team in home runs and RBI, with Kameron Misner also contributing a home run. The Rays have hit 10 doubles, one triple, and three home runs in six games for a total of 14 extra base hits. On the pitching side, Tampa Bay is ranked 2nd in Quality Starts and 3rd in ERA. Shane Baz has a 0.00 ERA and leads in wins, while Ryan Pepiot has the most strikeouts. Zack Littell will start on Friday with a record of 0-1 this season. Overall, the team has a power ranking of 6, ranking 13th in offense, 2nd in defense, and holding a 4-2 record.