Rays vs. Athletics Odds & Betting Predictions - August 22, 2024
Rays at Athletics
1:40 am • NBCS-CAStarting Pitchers
pitcher | team | era | w-l | |
---|---|---|---|---|
M.Spence | 4.58 | 8-10 | ||
R.Pepiot | 3.60 | 8-8 |
Rays at Athletics Odds
Spread, Total, Moneyline
MatchupOpenSpreadTotalMoneyline | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Rays 0-0 | -1.5 | -1.5+130 | o7.5+102 | -131 |
Athletics 0-0 | u7.5 | +1.5-155 | u7.5-122 | +111 |
Thursday 1:40 a.m.
August 22, 2024Oakland ColiseumOakland
Rays vs. Athletics Expert Picks
Mike Randle
80d ago
Last 30d: 28-22-0 (+3.9u)
OAK +260 (Live)
1u
Tanner McGrath
80d ago
Last 30d: 68-73-5 (-14.6u)
Under 7.5-120
1u
Picks Office
80d ago
Last 30d: 85-110-3 (-32.3u)
Under 7.5-115
0.87u
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The Tampa Bay Rays have just not been good at offense all season, and specifically versus Oakland in this series where they are managing just one run through the first two games. Hitting hasn't come easy to them. Tampa Bay was near the bottom of the league in many key offensive categories: 28th in runs per game with 3.87, 26th in batting average with .231, and 26th in OPS with .676. Even with standout performances from players like Yandy Díaz, who leads the team with a .275 average, the Rays have consistently failed to turn these opportunities into runs, resulting in their recent string of low-scoring games. This is further supported by the fact that the under has hit in 12 of their last 17 overall and seven of their last eight road games.
Oakland, a little more productive in the home run department at 9th with 155, does not have an issue very different from this, rating 26th in runs per game at 4.01 and 27th in batting average at .231. Despite Brent Rooker's solid season of production at the plate, Oakland Athletics' offense has been stymied in this series so far—against Tampa Bay's pitching staff, which has been stellar with a rank of seventh in average against, at .231, and 12th in team ERA, at 3.91.
Pitching has the right to be the key factor tonight, and both starters have shown capability in controlling the game. Ryan Pepiot figura especially good since his activation from the IL, as he has sported a 3.69 ERA and an unusually low WHIP of 1.08, indicating that he really doesn't allow too many baserunners. He allowed just two runs in 5.2 innings versus Oakland earlier this season, and now, with him pitching well through his injury rehab, he'll likely do the same.
On the other side, Mitch Spence—although his 4.64 ERA doesn't suggest so—has had glimpses of dominance, especially in his first start against Tampa Bay when he threw 5.1 scoreless innings. His recent struggles in August—5.79 ERA—are a red flag as far as he's concerned, but against this stumbling Rays offense, he has an excellent opportunity to get back on track. The bullpen performance for both teams further supports the under. Tampa Bay's relievers combined for a 3.03 ERA, while Oakland's has been solid at 3.22. Both bullpens are very hot over their last three games as well, with Oakland's bullpen posting a 2.28 ERA over that span, which forebodes that even if the starters don't go deep into the game, the relievers can maintain a low-scoring environment.
Prop Hunter
80d ago
Last 30d: 24-51-0 (-18.2u)
B.Rooker o1.5 Total Bases+130
1u
B.Rooker o1.5 Hits + Runs + RBIs+100
0.5u
Top Shelf Action 🥃
80d ago
Last 30d: 209-237-1 (-14.4u)
Under 7.5-115
0.87u
home team went under by 5 and now home team is fav or slight dogs
Overall: 446-278-34,62% (ROI:19%)
Season:17-13-1,57% (ROI:11%)
Billy Ward
80d ago
Last 30d: 25-34-0 (+6.7u)
Over 0.5 (1st Inn)+112
1.12u
(+115 CZ)
Royals Props
80d ago
Last 30d: 53-42-0 (+8.4u)
M.Spence o4.5 Ks-126
1u
Sean Zerillo
81d ago
Last 30d: 67-87-3 (-9.6u)
Under 7.5-110
0.45u
Flat to -112
Rays vs. Athletics Previews & Analysis
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Rays vs. Athletics Public Betting Percentages
Betting Trends
- Athletics are 1-4 in their last 5 games.
- Athletics are 2-3 in their last 5 games against the spread
- Athletics are 42-39 in their road games against the spread
- The totals have gone OVER in 2 of Athletics' last 5 games
- The totals have gone OVER in 39 of Athletics' 81 last games at home
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Athletics vs. Rays Injury Updates
Athletics Injuries
- Miguel AndujarOF
Andujar is out with abdominal
Out
- Luis MedinaP
Medina is out with elbow
Out
- Esteury RuizOF
Ruiz is out with wrist
Out
- Ken WaldichukP
Waldichuk is out with elbow
Out
Rays Injuries
- Jeffrey SpringsP
Springs is out with elbow
Out
- Shane McClanahanP
McClanahan is out for season with elbow
Out for Season
Rays vs. Athletics Box Score
Rays Player Stats
ProjectedPITCHER | PC | IP | K | ER | |
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RR.Pepiot, P | 90 | 6 | 5 | 2 | |
RD.Rasmussen, P | 28 | 1 | 3 | 0 | |
LG.Cleavinger, P | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
RM.Rodriguez, P | 19 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
HITTERS | H-AB | R | HR | RBI |
---|---|---|---|---|
1Y.Diaz, 1B | 1-4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
2B.Lowe, 2B | 0-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3C.Morel, DH | 1-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4J.Caminero, 3B | 1-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4T.Walls, SS | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
5J.Lowe, LF | 0-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
6J.Caballero, SS | 1-3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
6J.Caballero, 3B | 1-3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
7J.Siri, CF | 2-4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
8J.DeLuca, RF | 1-4 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
9A.Jackson, C | 0-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Athletics Player Stats
ProjectedPITCHER | PC | IP | K | ER | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
RM.Spence, P | 105 | 7 | 10 | 4 | |
RJ.Ginn, P | 31 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
HITTERS | H-AB | R | HR | RBI |
---|---|---|---|---|
1L.Butler, RF | 1-3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
2B.Rooker, DH | 1-4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
3J.Bleday, CF | 1-3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
4M.Andujar, LF | 1-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
5S.Brown, 1B | 0-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
5D.Cameron, PH | 0-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
5D.Hernaiz, 3B | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
6T.Nevin, 3B | 0-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
6T.Nevin, 1B | 0-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
7K.McCann, C | 0-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
8Z.Gelof, 2B | 1-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
9M.Schuemann, SS | 0-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Rays vs. Athletics Odds Comparison
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Rays at Athletics Team Totals
MatchupOverUnder | ||
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Rays 0-0 | o3.5-130 | u3.5+100 |
Athletics 0-0 | o3.5+110 | u3.5-140 |