Tampa Bay Rays vs Minnesota Twins Betting Picks & Predictions
The Tampa Bay Rays are struggling, having lost three of their last four games and are currently five games under .500 in last place in the AL East. On the other hand, the
Game outlook
The Tampa Bay Rays are struggling, having lost three of their last four games and are currently five games under .500 in last place in the AL East. On the other hand, the Minnesota Twins are on a hot streak, winning six games in a row and eight of their last nine, sitting in second place in the AL Central. In Game 2 of the series, the Twins are heavy favorites with a -160 line and a total of 7.5 runs. Taj Bradley will start for the Rays, while Joe Ryan will start for the Twins. Despite the line opening at -162, it has not moved.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Rays +147 | Twins -162
Spread: Rays +1.5 (-150) | Twins -1.5 (+132)
Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Minnesota will win straight-up is 62%.
Tampa Bay Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays have struggled with their pitching, giving up a total of 31 runs in their last four games. In their most recent game against the Twins, they lost 7-6 with key home runs from Randy Arozarena, Josh Lowe, and Brandon Lowe. The team currently ranks 25th in the Majors in team ERA and 26th in runs scored, contributing to their below .500 record of 34-39. Isaac Paredes leads the team in batting average and RBI but has struggled in the last five games. Yandy Diaz is on an 11-game hitting streak. Taj Bradley will be starting for the Rays in Game 2, coming off a solid performance in his last outing. The Rays have a 15-16 record on the road this season.