The Atlanta Braves (2-2) visit the Tampa Bay Rays (3-1) at Tropicana Field Tuesday evening with first pitch set for 6:40 p.m. ET. We analyze the Braves-Rays MLB betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.
Braves at Rays: Projected starting pitchers
RHP Kyle Wright vs. RHP Yonny Chirinos
Wright (2019): 0-3, 8.69 ERA in 19 2/3 IP
- A former first-round draft choice (2017), Wright began last season in the Atlanta rotation. The now-24-year-old was farmed out after three starts and went on to log a 4.17 ERA in 21 starts at Class Triple-A.
- A well-rested bullpen – one that has pitched better than its 4.67 ERA would indicate – is behind Wright in this one.
Chirinos (2019): 9-5, 3.85 ERA in 133 1/3 IP
- Chirinos had a 2.88 ERA through his first 14 starts last season, and the 26-year-old right-hander registered a 3.10 ERA at home. His career mark at Tropicana Field is 3.34.
- Chirinos does a nice job against lefty bats (.629 OPS allowed over his career), and that’s a key to success against Atlanta.
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Braves at Rays: Key injuries
(List of injuries around the league)
Braves
- C Travis d’Arnaud (illness) out
- C Tyler Flowers (COVID-19) out
- RP Mark Melancon (back) questionable
Rays
- OF Austin Meadows (COVID-19) out
- RP Diego Castillo (personal) out
- RP Colin Poche (elbow) out
Braves at Rays: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 9:30 a.m. ET.
Moneyline (ML)
The Rays (-128) look to be too far out over their skis with early run production and may be getting too much attention with this price. This one is close to the fence line, but the price is more likable for the visitors. TAKE ATLANTA (+115).
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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)
Pass on the run line of Atlanta +1.5 (-189) without enough value.
Over/Under (O/U)
The UNDER 9 (-110) is a solid play for this game. If Wright can hold up as Atlanta’s starter, you get good pitching and capable bullpens in a yard that tamps down on scoring.
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