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Brewers vs. Rays: Quintana takes the mound as Milwaukee aims for victory in interleague series opener

The Brewers and Rays will face off in a three-game interleague series in Florida, with the Brewers battling the Cubs for the top spot in the NL Central Division and the Rays trying to compete in the competitive AL East. Jose Quintana (4-1, 2.83) will start for the Brewers, while Zack Littell (2-5, 4.61) will start for the Rays. The first pitch is set for 7:05 PM EST. Tampa Bay opens as the favorite at -110, and the betting line remains unchanged. Be sure to check out our top picks to maximize your potential winnings in this matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Brewers +100 | Rays -110
• Spread: Brewers -1.5 (+142) | Rays +1.5 (-172)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tampa Bay will win straight-up is 52%.

Milwaukee vs Tampa Bay Stats

Milwaukee Brewers

The Brewers flew into Florida after having their three-game winning streak snapped by the Astros in a 9-1 loss. Starter Quinn Priester had a solid performance, but the bullpen struggled, allowing six earned runs. Offensively, Eric Haase was the lone producer with a solo home run. The Brewers hope to bounce back and keep pace with the first-place Cubs as they face the Marlins. Jose Quintana will start for the Brewers, with a 4-1 record and an ERA of 2.83. Milwaukee is currently ranked 11th in offense, 17th in defense, and has a record of 19-19 this season. Key injuries include SP Freddy Peralta, SP Brandon Woodruff, and CF Garrett Mitchell.

Tampa Bay Rays Analysis

The Tampa Bay Rays have faced challenges this season due to damage to their usual home stadium, Tropicana Field, forcing them to play at the Yankees' Spring Training facility. Despite increased crowds, they have struggled on the field, winning only nine of their first 25 home games. The team is currently on a 0-2 homestand and suffered a 7-0 loss to the Phillies on Wednesday night. Starter Shane Baz struggled, allowing six runs in just 3.1 innings. The Rays will look to improve their performance as they host the Brewers this weekend, starting with Zack Littell on the mound. Littell has a record of 2-5 with 10 home runs allowed in seven starts this season. The Rays have a power ranking of 19 and are ranked #22 for offense and #9 for defense. Key players Dominic Keegan, Josh Lowe, Hunter Bigge, and Jonathan Hernandez are currently out with injuries. The Rays are 16-20 overall and Milwaukee went 1-2 in their last three matchups against Tampa Bay.

Rays Struggle Against Lefties, Brewers Poised for Victory in Series Opener

The Tampa Bay Rays have encountered challenges when facing left-handed pitchers this season, evidenced by a team batting average of just .182 against southpaws. Additionally, their home record of 9-15 and night game record of 9-13 prior to Thursday's matchup against the Philadelphia Phillies have been less than ideal. On the other hand, Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Quintana has displayed impressive performance as of late, securing wins in four of his last five starts. Despite a rough outing in his recent loss to the Cubs, Quintana still managed to pitch five innings. In contrast, although Littell delivered a strong performance in his most recent outing, the Rays have only won 2 out of his last five starts, and he has already allowed 10 home runs this season. Anticipate the formidable Milwaukee Brewers to secure a significant victory in the series opener on Friday by taking Milwaukee with the money line.

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