Los Angeles Dodgers vs
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Los Angeles Dodgers Look to Continue Winning Streak Against Tampa Bay Rays

The Los Angeles Dodgers (64-46) are set to take on the Tampa Bay Rays (54-57) at George M. Steinbrenner Field on Sunday in their final game of a three-game interleague series. The Dodgers, who are looking for their second consecutive series win, will have Yoshinobu Yamamoto (9-7, 2.48 ERA) on the mound, while the Rays will have Joe Boyle (1-1, 2.82 ERA) as their starting pitcher. Los Angeles holds a 6-4 record in their last 10 games against Tampa Bay. Check back after the game to see which team comes out on top in this Dodgers vs. Rays prediction. Please note that this preview was written prior to the Saturday game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Dodgers -195 | Rays +166
• Spread: Dodgers -1.5 (-123) | Rays +1.5 (+103)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 66%.

Los Angeles Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers have bounced back from a series loss to Boston with a series win over the Reds, currently sitting atop the NL West standings with a three-game lead over San Diego. They aim to maintain their momentum and extend their division lead with a win on Sunday. The Dodgers boast impressive offensive statistics, averaging 5.24 runs per game, leading the league in this category. Their .255 batting average ranks third, with a .330 on-base percentage ranking third as well, and a .443 slugging percentage ranking second. Will Smith leads the team with a .325 batting average, while Shohei Ohtani leads with 38 home runs and 73 RBI. On the defensive side, the Dodgers are giving up 4.59 runs per game, ranking 23rd in the league, with opponents holding a .244 batting average against them, ranking 17th. Their 4.24 ERA and 1.32 WHIP both rank 22nd. In a recent standout performance, Yamamoto pitched seven innings, allowing only one run on four hits in a 5-2 win over the Reds.

Tampa Bay Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays have struggled in their recent games, losing five out of their last six matches and currently ranking fourth in the AL East standings. They are six games behind the third-placed Boston Red Sox and 10 games behind the division-leading Toronto Blue Jays. Despite their recent setbacks, the Rays are aiming to stay in contention for the division title with a win in their upcoming game on Sunday.

Offensively, the team averages 4.60 runs per game, ranking 10th in the league, with a .255 batting average (fifth in the league), .320 on-base percentage (13th), and .402 slugging percentage (15th). Jonathan Aranda leads the team with a .315 batting average, while Junior Caminero leads with 27 home runs and 70 RBI. Defensively, the Rays are giving up 4.10 runs per game (10th in the league) and opponents have a .237 batting average against them (ninth). Their 3.87 ERA ranks 14th, while their 1.21 WHIP is fourth in the league.

During his last start, Boyle struggled, giving up four hits and six runs in 3.1 innings, resulting in a 7-5 loss to the Yankees.

Los Angeles Dodgers on a Winning Streak, Tampa Bay Rays Struggle

The Los Angeles Dodgers have demonstrated a strong performance in recent games, winning four out of their last seven matchups. In contrast, the Tampa Bay Rays have struggled, losing eight of their last nine games. Los Angeles possesses a competitive advantage due to their exceptional hitting abilities, especially as they face off against Doyle, who has had difficulties on the mound, allowing seven runs in his two recent starts. Furthermore, Tampa Bay's bullpen has also faced challenges, which may hinder their ability to contain the Dodgers' offensive prowess. With Yamamoto's solid performance in his last three starts, only conceding three runs, the Dodgers have a reliable asset on the mound to counter Tampa Bay's offense. In consideration of these factors, it is recommended to select the Los Angeles Dodgers on the money line.

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