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Rays vs. Rangers: Bradley vs. deGrom in Saturday Matchup, Rangers Favored

In Saturday's matchup between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Texas Rangers, Taj Bradley will be starting for the Rays while Jacob deGrom takes the mound for the Rangers. The Rangers, who went 5-1 against the Rays last season, are the betting favorites at -180. Both teams have had strong starts to the season, with the Rays standing at 4-2 and the Rangers at 5-2. Can the Rays' dominant pitching continue against the Rangers? Stay tuned for the Rays vs. Rangers prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rays +150 | Rangers -180
• Spread: Rays +1.5 (-145) | Rangers -1.5 (+125)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Texas will win straight-up is 64%.

Tampa Bay vs Texas Stats

Tampa Bay Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays are starting Taj Bradley in their upcoming game against the Phillies. Bradley had a strong season debut, allowing only two runs in six innings pitched and earning a win. Last season, he posted a 4.11 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, and an 8-11 record with 154 strikeouts in 138 innings. This will be Bradley's first meeting against the Phillies.

The Rays have started the season with success, winning series against the Rockies and Pirates. They fell short of a sweep in a recent loss to the Pirates. Pitching was crucial in their victories, as they allowed only five runs in the series.

Acquiring Christopher Morel last season from the Cubs has added power to the Rays lineup, with the 25-year-old hitting 21 home runs and 60 RBIs last year. Junior Caminero, a 21-year-old third baseman, has shown promise with one RBI and a .711 OPS. Ha-Seong Kim is currently on the injured list.

Tampa Bay is averaging 4.17 runs per game, ranking them 11th in the league. Their impressive 2.00 ERA ranks them second overall. The Rays have a power ranking of 6, rank 13th in offense with 4.60 runs per game, and are holding a 4-3 record this season.

Texas Rangers Analysis

Jacob deGrom will be taking the mound for the second time this season after a dominant season debut against the Red Sox. Despite past injury setbacks, deGrom is considered one of the top pitchers in the league. The Texas Rangers are off to a promising start, winning three out of four home games against the Red Sox and two out of three road games against the Reds. However, Corey Seager has been struggling at the plate and Josh Jung is on the IL. Adolis Garcia, who had a inconsistent season last year, has been performing well early on. The Rangers are currently averaging 2.57 runs per game and have a solid pitching staff with a 2.90 ERA. They have a power ranking of 22 and are ranked 24th in offense. Tampa Bay has had recent success against Texas, winning their last three matchups.

Tampa Bay Rays Face Strong Test Against Texas Rangers on Road Trip

The Tampa Bay Rays are embarking on their first road trip of the season following a successful six-game homestand. Meanwhile, the Texas Rangers have shown early promise with five wins in seven games leading into Friday evening's matchup. Rays pitcher Taj Bradley performed well in his debut, albeit against a struggling Colorado Rockies team. On the other hand, Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom, a two-time Cy Young Award winner, is considered one of the best pitchers in Major League Baseball when he is not sidelined by injuries. Fortunately, deGrom is currently healthy and demonstrated his skill in his recent dominant five-inning performance against the Red Sox. To maximize value, I suggest considering the run line bet for this game.

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