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Oakland Athletics Look to Extend Lead Against Tampa Bay Rays in Exciting Match-up at Oakland Coliseum

The Oakland Athletics are gearing up to host the Tampa Bay Rays in the second game of their series at the Oakland Coliseum on August 20th. With Joey Estes set to take the mound for the Athletics and Shane Baz for the Rays, fans can expect an exciting match-up. Following a shutout victory in the series opener, the Athletics will look to extend their lead against the Rays. The game will be broadcast live on NBCSCA and Bally Sports Sun, providing fans with the opportunity to witness the action as these two teams clash. Tampa Bay is currently favored to win, with the betting line opening at -113 and shifting to Tampa Bay -115.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rays -115 | Athletics +104
• Spread: Rays -1.5 (+145) | Athletics +1.5 (-163)
• Total: Over/Under 7.75 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tampa Bay will win straight-up is 53%.

Tampa Bay vs Oakland Stats

Tampa Bay Rays

In the recent game against the Athletics, the Rays faced a tough challenge with a solid pitching performance from Taj Bradley and relievers Richard Lovelady and Joel Kuhnel. However, the offense struggled, resulting in a disappointing 3-0 loss. Shane Baz is set to start the next game, despite a challenging season, he has maintained a respectable ERA and shown promise with his strikeouts. The Rays are ranked 28th in offense, 16th in defense, and have a 62-62 record this season.

Oakland Athletics Analysis

In game 1 of their series against the Rays, Oakland Athletics' strong pitching led to a decisive 3-0 victory, with Joe Boyle impressively pitching six scoreless innings. Offensively, JJ Bleday and Zack Gelof stood out with key hits. Joey Estes is scheduled to start the second game, boasting a balanced win-loss record and a history of solid performances. The Athletics currently rank 17th in power rankings with a record of 54-71. Tampa Bay struggled against Oakland in their last matchup, winning only 1 out of 3 games.

Oakland Athletics Positioned for Success Against the Run Line in MLB Match-up

The Oakland Athletics are currently positioned in the 4th spot in the American League West with a record of 54-71. Throughout the season, the A's have demonstrated an average of 4.04 runs and 7.7 hits per game, maintaining a team batting average of .232 and an on-base percentage of .305. Their run differential stands at -68, as opponents average 4.58 runs and 8.36 hits per game against them, with a batting average of .251 and an on-base percentage of .326 when facing the Athletics. The team has shown strong performance against the run line this season, with an overall record of 67-58 and particularly impressive results at home with a 34-28 record. Following recent wins, they have maintained a 25 out of 28 record against the run line and have covered it in 6 of their last 8 games. Taking into account their consistent performance, the Oakland Athletics present a compelling choice for wagering against the run line in this significant MLB match-up.

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