Tampa Bay Rays vs Seattle Mariners Betting Picks & Predictions
On Tuesday, Aug. 27, the Rays and the Mariners are set to face off in the second game of their three-game series, following Seattle's 5-1 victory in game one. With Tampa Bay
Game outlook
On Tuesday, Aug. 27, the Rays and the Mariners are set to face off in the second game of their three-game series, following Seattle's 5-1 victory in game one. With Tampa Bay sitting at 65-66, their hopes for a playoff spot are dwindling as they face a must-win situation. Seattle, on the other hand, remains competitive as they trail the Astros by 3.5 games in the AL West. With three wins in their last four games, Seattle has the momentum heading into game two. The first pitch is scheduled for 9:40 P.M. EST, with Jeffrey Springs starting for the Rays and Logan Gilbert taking the mound for the Mariners. Seattle is favored to win, with the opening line at -150 and the current line at -149.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Rays +135 | Mariners -149
Spread: Rays +1.5 (-171) | Mariners -1.5 (+150)
Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Seattle will win straight-up is 60%.
Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay Rays currently have a season record of 65-66 and are in second to last place in the American League East division. They are 12.5 games behind the Yankees for first place in the division and one game ahead of the Blue Jays for last place. The Rays are also seven games behind the Twins for a wild card spot. They have lost four out of their last five games, including a 5-1 loss to the Mariners in their most recent game on Aug. 26. Pitcher Ryan Pepiot struggled in the game, allowing five runs. Left-handed pitcher Jeffrey Springs is set to start the next game for the Rays. The team has a power ranking of 14, ranking 28th in offense and 13th in defense. Their batting average is .231 for the season, and they have struggled at the plate particularly in road games and since the All-Star break.