Tampa Bay Rays vs Texas Rangers Betting Picks & Predictions
On Sunday afternoon, the Tampa Bay Rays will face off against the Texas Rangers in the final game of their three-game series at Globe Life Field. Zack Littell will start on
Game outlook
On Sunday afternoon, the Tampa Bay Rays will face off against the Texas Rangers in the final game of their three-game series at Globe Life Field. Zack Littell will start on the mound for the Rays, while Nathan Eovaldi will start for the Rangers. The Rangers currently lead the series after winning the first game on Friday. The game is scheduled for 2:35 PM Eastern time, with Texas favored to win with a betting line of -128.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Rays +116 | Rangers -128
Spread: Rays +1.5 (-190) | Rangers -1.5 (+165)
Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Texas will win straight-up is 56%.
Tampa Bay Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays have recently struggled in their games, losing two out of their last three matchups, including a 3-0 defeat against the Rangers in Texas. The Rays' batters were limited to just three hits in the game, with ten players striking out. Second baseman Brandon Lowe managed to hit a double, which was the only extra base hit for the team. Starter Shane Baz, in his first start of the season, took the loss after pitching six innings and allowing three earned runs. The Rays have had difficulty scoring runs recently, with two games in which they scored two runs or less. Despite the loss, manager Kevin Cash commended Baz for his performance. The team's current power ranking is 8, with rankings of 24 in offense and 21 in defense. The Rays currently have a record of 98-64 this season. No significant injuries affecting the team have been reported.