Tampa Bay Rays vs Colorado Rockies Betting Picks & Predictions
Interleague play begins early in the season as the Tampa Bay Rays (3-4) face off against the Colorado Rockies (1-6) on Friday. The Rays, currently in 5th place in the AL
Game outlook
Interleague play begins early in the season as the Tampa Bay Rays (3-4) face off against the Colorado Rockies (1-6) on Friday. The Rays, currently in 5th place in the AL East, are coming off a 4-1 loss to the Rangers, while the Rockies, last in their division, were swept by the Cubs, losing 9-8 in the final game. Last season, the Rays won all three matchups against the Rockies. Zack Littell will start for the Rays, with a 0 ERA, and Austin Gomber will start for the Rockies, with a 7.71 ERA. The game will be held at Coors Field in Denver, with first pitch scheduled for 4:10 EST. The Rays are favored to win, with the betting line opening at -167 and remaining unchanged.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Rays -167 | Rockies +140
Spread: Rays -1.5 (-115) | Rockies +1.5 (-105)
Total: Over/Under 12.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tampa Bay will win straight-up is 63%.
Tampa Bay Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays are off to a somewhat rocky start this season with a 98-64 record, putting them in last place in the competitive AL East division. Despite some solid performances from players like Yandy Diaz, Randy Arozarena, and Zach Littell, the team is facing challenges both offensively and defensively. The pitching staff is currently ranked 22nd in the majors in ERA, and the team has given up the sixth most home runs so far this season. With a power ranking of 22 overall, the Rays will need to work on improving their performance in order to climb the standings and compete with the hot starts of teams like the Yankees and Red Sox.