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Tampa Bay Rays vs Milwaukee Brewers Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: May 1, 2024 at 1:10 PM ET

Venue: American Family Field — Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Article updated May 1, 6:14 AM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers are set to face off in interleague action on Wednesday at American Family Field. Zach Eflin will take the mound for the Rays, while

Game outlook

The Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers are set to face off in interleague action on Wednesday at American Family Field. Zach Eflin will take the mound for the Rays, while Colin Rea will pitch for the Brewers. Eflin has a 1-3 record with a 4.08 ERA this season, while Rea has a 2-0 record with a 3.25 ERA. The Rays are currently the betting favorite at -124. The game is scheduled to start at 1:10 p.m. ET.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Rays -124 | Brewers +108

Spread: Rays -1.5 (+138) | Brewers +1.5 (-159)

Total: Over/Under 8.25 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tampa Bay will win straight-up is 55%.

Tampa Bay Rays

Tampa Bay Rays bounced back from a series sweep to the White Sox with a 1-0 win on Monday night. Despite a slow start, the team is facing injuries to their rotation. Will they improve in May and June? Currently ranking 22nd in OBP, 23rd in OPS, 24th in home runs, and 22nd in RBI, the Rays' pitching staff has a 4.41 ERA and 1.31 WHIP this year. Eflin will start for the visitors on Wednesday, looking to improve after a tough recent appearance. With a power ranking of 23, Tampa Bay ranks 22nd in offense and 25th in defense, holding a record of 98-64 this season. Consider claiming the best betting offers from various online sportsbooks.

Milwaukee Brewers Analysis

The Milwaukee Brewers are currently struggling with their performance, having been held scoreless in their last game and suffering their third straight loss. Despite this, they remain competitive in the AL Central division after a month of play. The team ranks highly in offensive categories such as on-base percentage, OPS, home runs, and RBI, but their pitching staff has a higher ERA and WHIP. Rea will be the starting pitcher in the upcoming game, coming off a mixed performance in his last outing. The Brewers have a power ranking of 20 and are ranked 6th for offense and 23rd for defense. Their overall record is 18-11. Tampa Bay has recently found success against Milwaukee. For more MLB predictions, check out our Expert Picks.

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Pitching duel favors Eflin as Rays seek redemption against Brewers

Both starting pitchers are coming off recent struggles, with Eflin demonstrating better control compared to Rea in the 2024 season. Eflin has only walked four batters in 35.1 innings, while Rea has issued six walks in his last two starts. Tampa Bay has had difficulties on the road, but they are due for a breakout performance after consecutive series losses. On the other hand, Milwaukee has struggled both offensively and defensively in their recent games. With the Brewers ranking 26th in runners left in scoring position this season, I am predicting that the visiting team will have a more solid performance in the upcoming series finale on Wednesday.

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Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Tampa Bay Rays-113 → -107Moved
  • Moneyline · Milwaukee Brewers+102 → -105Moved
  • Spread · Tampa Bay Rays-1.5 (+145) → -1.5 (+148)Moved
  • Spread · Milwaukee Brewers+1.5 (-165) → +1.5 (-173)Moved
  • Total · Over8.5 (-110) → 8.25 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under8.5 (-110) → 8.25 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Tampa Bay Rays
98-64 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Milwaukee Brewers
103-59 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-05-01T10:14:19.505Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

Tampa Bay Rays bounced back from a series sweep to the White Sox with a 1-0 win on Monday night. Despite a slow start, the team is facing injuries to their rotation. Will they improve in May and June? Currently ranking 22nd in OBP, 23rd in OPS, 24th in home runs, and 22nd in RBI, the Rays' pitching staff has a 4.41 ERA and 1.31 WHIP this year. Eflin will start for the visitors on Wednesday, looking to improve after a tough recent appearance. With a power ranking of 23, Tampa Bay ranks 22nd in offense and 25th in defense, holding a record of 98-64 this season. Consider claiming the best betting offers from various online sportsbooks.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-04-30Tampa Bay Rays 2 · Milwaukee Brewers 8
  • 2024-04-29Tampa Bay Rays 1 · Milwaukee Brewers 0
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Milwaukee Brewers defeated Tampa Bay Rays 7-1

Milwaukee Brewers defeated Tampa Bay Rays 7-1 on May 1, 2024, a 6-run decision in the series. Milwaukee Brewers' strongest period was the 7th inning, when it outscored its opponent 4-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Tampa Bay Rays -1.5 (+148) spread, Milwaukee Brewers covered, while the 8 combined runs finished under the recorded total of 8.25.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • VfernandezTotal · Over 8.25 (-110)Loss
  • HitmanhartTotal · Over 8.25 (-110)Loss
  • KrockpicksTotal · Under 8.25 (-110)Win
  • CoversMoneyline · Milwaukee Brewers +108Win
  • BluedevilMoneyline · Milwaukee Brewers +107Win