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Tampa Bay Rays at Kansas City Royals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Tampa Bay Rays at Kansas City Royals odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Tampa Bay Rays (42-42) and Kansas City Royals (47-39) begin a 3-game series Tuesday. First pitch from Kauffman Stadium is slated for 8:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Rays vs. Royals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Royals lead 2-1

The Rays just completed a 4-2 homestand winning the finale Sunday 5-0 against the Washington Nationals. RHP Taj Bradley struck 11 in 5 2/3 scoreless innings. Tampa Bay got HRs from LF Randy Arozarena, 1B Isaac Paredes and 2B Jose Caballero. Tuesday begins a 6-game road trip.

Kansas City is in the midst of a 10-game homestand, winning 5 of the 1st 7 games. RHP Seth Lugo had another stellar outing on Sunday, throwing 6 scoreless innings striking out 10 Cleveland Guardians. SS Bobby Witt Jr. went 3-for-4 with an RBI triple.

Rays at Royals projected starters

RHP Zack Littell vs. RHP Brady Singer

Littell (2-5, 4.17 ERA) makes his 17th start. He has a 1.36 WHIP, 1.7 BB/9 and 8.5 K/9 in 86 1/3 IP.

Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 6 K in 11-3 home victory against Seattle Mariners last Tuesday
2024 road splits: 0-2, 5.13 ERA (33 1/3 IP, 19 ER), 1.74 WHIP, 7.3 K/9 in 7 starts
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Singer (4-4, 3.12 ERA) makes his 17th start. He has a 1.18 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 8.6 K/9 in 89 1/3 IP.

Last start: No-decision, 7 1/3 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, 1 BB, 5 K in 5-1 home victory against Kansas City Royals Wednesday
2024 home splits: 4-2, 2.80 ERA (54 2/3 IP, 17 ER), 0.99 WHIP, 9.1 K/9 in 9 starts
Last start vs. Rays: No-decision, 5 IP, 2 R (1 ER), 4 H, 2 BB, 3 K in 7-4 road victory on May 25

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Rays at Royals odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:26 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Rays +106 (bet $100 to win $106) | Royals -124 (bet $124 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rays -1.5 (+155) | Royals +1.5 (-188)
Over/Under (O/U): 9.5 (O: +108 | U: -132)

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Rays at Royals picks and predictions

Prediction

Royals 4, Rays 3

Moneyline.

BET ROYALS (-124).

This will be a tightly contesting game because both teams are playing good baseball at the moment. Both have won 5 of their last 7 games.

Neither pitcher has earned a win since May 19, but they have been hard-luck losers in a lot of cases. Each pitcher has only 1 outing in his last 7 starts where he allowed more than 3 ER.

I’m giving the edge to Singer in this matchup because of his splits at Kauffman this season. The Rays have also struggled against the AL Central, going 6-9.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

I’m going to keep my bet to the moneyline in this game.

Over/Under

PASS.

My lean is to the Under (-132) but I’m not interesting in betting it when you’ve got to pay that much juice.

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Toronto Blue Jays at Tampa Bay Rays odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Toronto Blue Jays at Tampa Bay Rays odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Toronto Blue Jays (85-68) open a 3-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays (94-60) on Friday at Tropicana Field. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Blue Jays vs. Rays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Rays lead 4-3

The Blue Jays lost 5-3 to the New York Yankees on Thursday as Toronto produced only 4 hits in its bid to complete the 3-game sweep. Toronto has won 5 of its last 6 games and is currently holding the 2nd Wild Card spot in the AL, 1/2 game ahead of the Texas Rangers and Seattle Mariners.

The Rays defeated the Los Angeles Angels 5-4 Thursday with 1B Yandy Diaz, 3B Isaac Paredes and OF Manuel Margot all recording multi-hit performances. Tampa Bay is 6-4 in its last 10 games and is 1 1/2 games back of the Baltimore Orioles in the AL East.

Blue Jays at Rays projected starters

RHP Chris Bassitt vs. RHP Tyler Glasnow

Bassitt (14-8, 3.78 ERA) makes his 32nd start. He has a 1.20 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9 through 185 2/3 IP.

Last start: No-decision, 7 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 3 BB, 5 K in a 4-3 home win over the Boston Red Sox Saturday
2023 road stats: 7-4, 4.64 ERA (83 1/3 IP, 43 ER) in 15 starts
Career vs. Rays: 0-2, 2.45 ERA (22 IP, 6 ER) in 3 starts and 1 relief appearance

Glasnow (9-6, 3.53 ERA) makes his 20th start. He has a 1.09 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 12.0 K/9 through 109 2/3 IP.

Last start: Loss, 4 IP, 6 ER, 8 H, 2 BB, 4 K in an 8-0 road loss to the Orioles Saturday
2023 home stats: 4-2, 2.81 ERA (51 1/3 IP, 16 ER) in 9 starts
Career vs. Blue Jays: 0-3, 6.88 ERA (34 IP, 26 ER) in 8 starts

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Blue Jays at Rays odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:10 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Blue Jays +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Rays -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blue Jays +1.5 (-165) | Rays -1.5 (+135)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Blue Jays at Rays picks and predictions

Prediction

Rays 5, Blue Jays 4

Moneyline

I’ll back the RAYS (-155) in this AL East matchup given they’re playing at home. While Toronto is a solid 44-34 on the road, Tampa Bay is 52-26 at home this season.

Run line/Against the spread

Even though the Blue Jays +1.5 (-165) should keep this game close (or even win outright), I’ll PASS on their run line at the current odds. If you are able to get Toronto’s spread at -160 odds or better, then I’d be more comfortable wagering on the run line.

Over/Under

OVER 7.5 (-110) is the pick in this divisional contest despite Bassitt and Glasnow being on the mound. Bassitt has given up 7 earned runs in his last 2 starts and Glasnow has surrendered 10 earned runs in his last 2 starts.

The Over is also 5-1-1 in the first 7 meetings between these clubs this season.

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Los Angeles Angels at Tampa Bay Rays odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Los Angeles Angels at Tampa Bay Rays odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Los Angeles Angels (68-83) play the 2nd game of a 3-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays (93-59) on Wednesday at Tropicana Field. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Angels vs. Rays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Rays lead 3-1

The Angels lost to the Tampa Bay Rays 6-2 on Tuesday, suffering a 6th straight loss. Los Angeles is 3-7 in the last 10 games and has already been eliminated from playoff contention.

Rays OF Randy Arozarena hit his 23rd home run of the season in Tuesday’s victory. Tampa Bay is 7-3 in its last 10 games and is 2 1/2 games back of the Baltimore Orioles for 1st place in the AL East and owns the top AL Wild Card.

Angels at Rays projected starters

LHP Reid Detmers vs. RHP Aaron Civale

Detmers (3-10, 4.77 ERA) makes his 27th start. He has a 1.37 WHIP, 3.5 BB/9 and 10.1 K/9 through 137 2/3 IP.

Last start: No decision, 7 IP, 3 ER, 5 H, 0 BB, 7 K in 8-5 road win vs. Seattle Mariners Sept. 11
2023 road stats: 1-6, 5.40 ERA (60 IP, 36 ER) in 12 starts
Career vs. Rays: 1-0, 0.00 ERA (9 IP, 0 ER) across 1 start in 2022

Civale (7-3, 3.06 ERA) makes his 22nd start. He has a 1.11 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 8.1 K/9 through 117 2/3 IP for the Rays and Cleveland Guardians.

Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 3 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 8 K in 4-3 road win vs. Orioles Thursday
2023 home stats: 3-1, 3.79 ERA (59 1/3 IP, 25 ER) in 10 starts.
Career vs. Angels: 1-0, 2.57 ERA (7 IP, 2 ER) in 1 start in 2021

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Angels at Rays odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:28 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Angels +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Rays -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Angels +1.5 (-110) | Rays -1.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Angels at Rays picks and predictions

Prediction

Rays 6, Angels 3

Moneyline

With the Angels essentially throwing in the towel this season, the Rays (-225) should win with ease on Wednesday. That being said, I’d PASS on the moneyline at the current odds.

Run line/Against the spread

RAYS -1.5 (-110) is how I’d wager on the run line with Tampa Bay looking to close the gap in the AL East. The Rays have won by at least 2 runs in each of their 3 wins over the Angels this season.

Over/Under

OVER 8 (-105) is the pick in this game with Detmers struggling and even Civale has been giving up runs recently. The Rays have outscored the Angels 39-19 in the first 4 meetings this season.

The Over is 3-1 in the first 4 meetings this season and is 6-3-1 in the last 10 meetings overall.

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Seattle Mariners at Tampa Bay Rays odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Seattle Mariners at Tampa Bay Rays odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Seattle Mariners (79-61) play the 2nd game of a 4-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays (85-56) on Friday at Tropicana Field. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Mariners vs. Rays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Mariners lead 3-1

The Mariners shut out the Rays 1-0 in the series opener on Thursday, giving them 2 consecutive wins. Seattle is 5-5 in its last 10 games, is 1/2 a game behind the Houston Astros for 1st place in the AL West and is in the 2nd AL Wild Card.

The only players to get a hit for the Rays in Thursday’s loss were 2B Brandon Lowe, OF Josh Lowe, OF Luke Raley and 2B Jonathan Aranda. Tampa Bay is 4 games behind the Baltimore Orioles atop the AL East and is currently holding the top Wild Card spot in the AL.

Mariners at Rays projected starters

RHP George Kirby vs. RHP Taj Bradley

Kirby (10-9, 3.39 ERA) makes his 27th start. He has a 1.05 WHIP, 0.8 BB/9 and 8.2 K/9 through 159 1/3 IP.

Last start: Loss, 3 IP, 3 ER, 6 H, 0 BB, 3 K in a 6-3 road loss vs. New York Mets Sunday
2023 road stats: 4-6, 3.86 ERA (84 IP, 36 ER) in 14 starts
Career vs. Rays: 1-0, 1.38 ERA (13 IP, 2 ER) in 2 starts

Bradley (5-7, 5.42 ERA) makes his 18th start. He has a 1.42 WHIP, 3.5 BB/9 and 12.0 K/9 through 79 2/3 IP.

Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 5 BB, 7 K in a 6-2 road vs. Cleveland Guardians Sunday
2023 home stats: 3-3, 5.88 ERA (33 2/3 IP, 22 ER) in 7 starts
One career start vs. Mariners: No-decision, 3 1/3 IP, 5 ER, 9 H, 1 BB, 3 K in 7-6 road loss on July 2

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Mariners at Rays odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:13 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Mariners -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Rays -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Mariners -1.5 (+145) | Rays +1.5 (-185)
Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Mariners at Rays picks and predictions

Prediction

Mariners 4, Rays 3

Moneyline

With Kirby on the mound for Seattle, I’ll back the MARINERS (-115) on the road in Friday’s matchup. Seattle has won 3 straight against the Cubs.

Run line/Against the spread

While the Rays should keep this game within 2 runs, I’ll PASS on the run line in this contest. Both of the last 2 meetings between these teams has been decided by 1 run.

Over/Under

UNDER 8 (-115) is the lean in this game as Kirby should limit the Rays and Bradley could have a decent number of strikeouts against the Mariners. Kirby’s ability to avoid walking batters should prevent Tampa Bay from having an abundance of base runners Friday.

The Rays are 4-5-1 to the Over in their last 10 games overall and the Rays are 5-5 to the Over in their last 10 games.

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New York Yankees at Tampa Bay Rays odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s New York Yankees at Tampa Bay Rays odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New York Yankees (62-66) are set to play the 2nd game of a 3-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays (78-52) on Saturday at Tropicana Field. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Yankees vs. Rays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Rays lead 6-5

The Yankees secured a 6-2 victory over the Rays Friday, with 1B DJ LeMahieu hitting 2 home runs in the contest. New York has won only 2 of its last 10 games and remains in sole possession of last place in the AL East.

Friday’s loss against the Yankees snapped a 4-game winning streak for the Rays. Tampa Bay is 7-3 in its last 10 contests and is 3 games behind the Baltimore Orioles for 1st place in the division.

Yankees at Rays projected starters

RHP Clarke Schmidt vs. RHP Tyler Glasnow

Schmidt (8-7, 4.68 ERA) makes his 26th start. He has a 1.34 WHIP, 2.6 BB/9 and 8.9 K/9 through 123 IP.

Last start: No decision, 5 2/3 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 2 BB, 8 K in a 6-5 home loss to the Boston Red Sox on August 20.
Road stats: 5-2. 5.75 ERA (51 2/3 IP, 33 ER) in 11 starts.
Career vs. Rays: 1-2, 5.40 ERA (16 2/3 IP, 10 ER) in 3 starts and 4 relief appearances.

Glasnow (6-4, 3.35 ERA) makes his 15th start. He has a 1.09 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 12.3 K/9 through 80 2/3 IP.

Last start: Loss, 6 IP, 5 ER, 8 H, 0 BB, 7 K in a 7-6 road loss to the Los Angeles Angels on August 19.
Home stats: 2-2, 3.43 ERA (39 1/3 IP, 15 ER) in 7 starts.
Career vs. Yankees: 3-2, 3.12 ERA (43 1/3 IP, 15 ER) in 8 starts.

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Yankees at Rays odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:20 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Yankees +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Rays -185 (bet $185 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Yankees +1.5 (-140) | Rays -1.5 (+115)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Yankees at Rays picks and predictions

Prediction

Rays 5, Yankees 3

Moneyline

Following Friday’s loss at home, the Rays have a solid chance to bounce back with Glasnow on the mound. That being said, just AVOID the money line in this game as taking Tampa Bay at -185 odds isn’t worth the risk.

Run line/Against the spread

RAYS -1.5 (+115) has some value with Tampa Bay having a massive advantage in the pitching matchup. The Yankees have lost by a combined score of 17-8 in Schmidt’s last 2 starts.

Over/Under

OVER 7.5 (+100) is the lean in this divisional bout despite Glasnow pitching for the Rays. The Over is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings overall, which includes 2 starts by Glasnow that achieved the Over.

Also, the Yankees are 6-4 to the Over in their last 10 games, and the Rays are 8-2 to the Over in their last 10.

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New York Yankees at Tampa Bay Rays odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s New York Yankees at Tampa Bay Rays odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New York Yankees (61-66) open a 3-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays (78-51) on Friday at Tropicana Field. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Yankees vs. Rays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Rays lead 6-4

The Yankees lost 6-5 to the Washington Nationals Thursday. New York has lost 9 of its last 10 games and is last in the AL East, 18 games back of the division-leading Baltimore Orioles and 10 games back of the final AL Wild Card.

The Rays beat the Colorado Rockies 5-3 Thursday to extend their win streak to 4 games. Tampa Bay has won 7 of its last 10 contests and is now only 2 games behind the Orioles in the division while holding a sizeable lead at the top AL Wild Card.

Yankees at Rays projected starters

RHP Gerrit Cole vs. RHP Zach Eflin

Cole (10-4, 3.03 ERA) makes his 27th start. He has a 1.07 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 9.5 K/9 through 160 1/3 IP.

Last start: Loss, 4 IP, 6 ER, 7 H, 1 BB, 4 K in an 8-1 home loss to the Red Sox Saturday
2023 road stats: 3-2, 2.62 ERA (68 2/3 IP, 20 ER) in 11 starts
Career vs. Rays: 3-7, 3.72 ERA (109 IP, 45 ER) in 18 starts

Eflin (13-7, 3.58 ERA) makes his 25th start. He has a 1.03 WHIP, 1.2 BB/9 and 8.8 K/9 through 138 1/3 IP.

Last start: Win, 6 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 4 K in an 18-4 road victory vs. Los Angeles Angeles Saturday
203 home stats: 10-3, 3.05 ERA (82 2/3 IP, 28 ER) in 14 starts
Career vs. Yankees: 3-0, 1.57 ERA (23 IP, 6 ER) in 4 starts

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Yankees at Rays odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:10 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Yankees +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Rays -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Yankees +1.5 (-190) | Rays -1.5 (+155)
Over/Under (O/U): 7 (O: -125 | U: +105)

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Yankees at Rays picks and predictions

Prediction

Rays 5, Yankees 4

Moneyline

The RAYS (-135) are the pick in this AL East showdown even with Cole on the mound for the Yankees. Besides the recent woes of the Yankees, Tampa Bay is 43-22 at home compared to New York producing a 25-33 record on the road this season.

Run line/Against the spread

While a duel between Cole and Eflin should remain close, I’ll AVOID betting on the run line in this contest. Taking the Yankees to keep the game within 2 runs isn’t worth the risk at nearly -200 odds.

Over/Under

OVER 7 (-125) is how I’d wager on the run total despite Cole and Eflin pitching on Friday. The Over is 7-3 in the first 10 meetings this season.

The Yankees are 6-4 to the Over in their last 10 games overall and the Rays are 8-2 to the Over in their last 10 contests.

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Tampa Bay Rays at New York Yankees odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Tampa Bay Rays at New York Yankees odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Tampa Bay Rays (66-44) wrap up a 3-game series against the New York Yankees (55-52) on Wednesday at Yankee Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET (Prime Video). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rays vs. Yankees odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Rays lead 6-3

The Rays secured a 5-2 win over the Yankees Tuesday as 1B Yandy Diaz and OF Randy Arozarena hit home runs. Tampa Bay has won 3 straight games and is 1 1/2 games back of the Baltimore Orioles for 1st place in the AL East.

It was another rough outing for LHP Carlos Rodon on Tuesday, who has now allowed 4 earned runs or more in 3 of his first 5 starts in pinstripes. New York has lost 3 consecutive contests and remains in last place in the division.

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Rays at Yankees projected starters

LHP Shane McClanahan vs. RHP Gerrit Cole

McClanahan (11-1, 3.00 ERA) makes his 21st start. He has a 1.18 WHIP, 3.3 BB/9 and 9.6 K/9 through 111 IP.

Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 3 ER, 8 H, 0 BB, 6 K in 4-3 road win vs. Houston Astros Friday
2023 road stats: 6-1, 3.34 ERA (59 1/3 IP, 22 ER) in 11 starts
Career vs. Yankees: 1-3, 3.93 ERA (34 1/3 IP, 15 ER) over 7 starts

Cole (9-2, 2.64 ERA) makes his 23rd start. He has a 1.05 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 9.8 K/9 through 136 1/3 IP.

Last start: No-decision, 7 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 0 BB, 5 K in 1-0 road loss vs. Baltimore Orioles Friday
2023 home stats: 6-1, 2.90 ERA (80 2/3 IP, 26 ER) in 13 starts
Career vs. Rays: 2-7, 3.79 ERA (102 IP, 43 ER) over 17 starts

Rays at Yankees odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:37 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Rays -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Yankees -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rays -1.5 (+150) | Yankees +1.5 (-185)
Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Rays at Yankees picks and predictions

Prediction

Yankees 5, Rays 4

Moneyline

Even though New York has struggled recently, I’ll back the YANKEES (-105) at home with Cole on the mound. McClanahan has also looked shaky in recent starts and has pitched more than 5 innings in only 1 of his last 5 turns.

Run line/Against the spread

While the Yankees should keep this game competitive, just PASS on the run line in this divisional bout.

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Over/Under

OVER 7.5 (-110) is how I’d wager on the run total despite McClanahan and Cole pitching in this matchup. McClanahan has given up 3 earned runs or more in 3 of his last 5 starts, and Cole has been inconsistent against the Rays in his career.

The Over is also 7-3 in the last 10 meetings between these clubs.

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Tampa Bay Rays at New York Yankees odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Tampa Bay Rays at New York Yankees odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Tampa Bay Rays (65-44) play the 2nd game of a 3-game series against the New York Yankees (55-51) Tuesday at Yankee Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET (TBS). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rays vs. Yankees odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Rays lead 5-3

The Rays secured a 5-1 victory in the series opener Monday, with 2B Brandon Lowe, SS Wander Franco, and 3B Isaac Paredes all homering. Tampa Bay has won 2 straight games and is 1 1/2 games behind the Baltimore Orioles for 1st place in the AL East.

OF Jake Bauers contributed the lone run for the Yankees Monday with his 9th home run of the season. New York has lost 2 consecutive contests and remains in last place in the AL East, 10 games back of the Orioles.

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Rays at Yankees projected starters

RHP Zach Eflin vs. LHP Carlos Rodon

Eflin (11-6, 3.64 ERA) makes his 21st start. He has a 1.02 WHIP, 1.3 BB/9 and 9.0 K/9 through 116 1/3 IP.

Last start: Loss, 4 IP, 5 ER, 7 H, 1 BB, 3 K in 7-1 home loss vs. Miami Marlins Wednesday
Road stats: 1-4, 5.36 ERA (43 2/3 IP, 26 ER) in 8 starts
Career vs. Yankees: 2-0, 2.12 ERA (17 IP, 4 ER) in 3 starts

Rodon (1-3, 5.75 ERA) makes his 5th start. He has a 1.38 WHIP, 5.3 BB/9 and 6.6 K/9 through 20 1/3 IP.

Last start: Win, 5 2/3 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 3 BB, 4 K in 3-1 home win vs. New York Mets Wednesday
Home stats: 1-1, 2.45 ERA (11 IP, 3 ER) in 2 starts
Career vs. Rays: 0-1, 4.19 ERA (19 1/3 IP, 9 ER) in 4 starts

Rays at Yankees odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:15 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Rays -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Yankees -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rays -1.5 (+145) | Yankees +1.5 (-175)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Rays at Yankees picks and predictions

Prediction

Rays 5, Yankees 3

Moneyline

I’ll back the RAYS (-115) on the road in Tuesday’s matchup to pick up a 2nd straight win over the Yankees. Eflin is having a career year for the Rays and Rodon has gotten off to a slow start with the Yankees in his first 4 starts.

Run line/Against the spread

RAYS -1.5 (+145) has fantastic value as the Yankees are the worst team in the division. Nine of Tampa Bay’s last 10 victories have come by at least 2 runs.

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Over/Under

UNDER 8.5 (-115) is the lean in this divisional bout with Eflin having success against the Yankees in his career. Rodon looked better in his last start and the Rays boast the worst wOBA (.245) and wRC+ (58) against left-handed pitchers since the start of July.

Tampa Bay is 20-11 to the Under in its last 31 road games.

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Tampa Bay Rays at Houston Astros odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Tampa Bay Rays at Houston Astros odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Tampa Bay Rays (62-43) begin a 3-game series against the Houston Astros (58-45) on Friday at Minute Maid Park. First pitch is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rays vs. Astros odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Astros lead 2-1

The Rays lost 7-1 to the Miami Marlins on Wednesday, their 8th loss in the last 10 games. Despite its torrid start to the season, Tampa Bay is now 1 1/2 games back of the Baltimore Orioles for 1st place in the AL East.

The Astros lost 13-5 to the Texas Rangers on Wednesday, snapping a 3-game winning streak. Houston has now closed the gap in the AL West race as it is 2 games behind the Texas Rangers atop the AL West.

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Rays at Astros projected starters

LHP Shane McClanahan vs. RHP Cristian Javier

McClanahan (11-1, 2.89 ERA) makes his 20th start. He has a 1.16 WHIP, 3.5 BB/9 and 9.5 K/9 in 106 innings.

Last start: No-decision, 4 IP, 5 ER, 5 H, 3 BB, 5 K in a 6-5 home loss to the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday.
2023 road stats: 6-1 in 10 starts with a 3.15 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, and 8.4 K/9 in 54 1/3 IP
Career vs. Astros: 0-2 in 2 starts with a 7.00 ERA, 1.67 WHIP, and 5.0 K/9 in 9 IP

Javier (7-2, 4.32 ERA) makes his 20th start. He has a 1.22 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 8.3 K/9 in 102 innings.

Last start: Loss, 5 2/3 IP, 2 ER, 1 H, 6 BB, 5 K in a 4-1 road loss against the Oakland Athletics on Saturday
2023 home stats: 4-1 in 8 starts with a 3.00 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, and 7.5 K/9 in 42 IP
Career vs. Rays: 2-0 in 3 starts with a 1.69 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, and 9.6 K/9 in 16 IP

Rays at Astros odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:51 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Rays -115 (bet $115 to win $100) | Astros -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rays -1.5 (+145) | Astros +1.5 (-175)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Rays at Astros picks and predictions

Prediction

Astros 4, Rays 3

Moneyline

Considering how these teams have performed recently, I’ll back the ASTROS (-105) at home. McClanahan has been shaky in recent starts and Houston has gone 8-2 in the last 10 meetings overall.

Run line/Against the spread

Even though I have the Astros winning this game outright, I’ll PASS on their run line at the current odds (-175).

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Over/Under

UNDER 8.5 (-115) is the pick as McClanahan and Javier take the mound. The Rays have cooled off as they’ve scored fewer than 5 runs in 9 of their last 10 games. The Under is also 2-7-1 in the last 10 meetings overall.

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Baltimore Orioles at Tampa Bay Rays odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Baltimore Orioles at Tampa Bay Rays odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Baltimore Orioles (60-38) conclude a 4-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays (61-41) Sunday at Tropicana Field. First pitch is set for 1:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Orioles vs. Rays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Orioles lead 5-3

In Saturday’s 6-5 victory over the Rays, the Orioles produced 5 ER on Rays’ ace LHP Shane McClanahan. Baltimore has won 7 of its last 10 games and is now 1 game ahead of Tampa Bay atop the AL East.

Despite losing on Saturday, SS Wander Franco had 3 RBIs and OF Randy Arozarena stole his 11th base of the season. Tampa Bay is 4-6 in its last 10 games.

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Orioles at Rays projected starters

RHP Tyler Wells vs. RHP Taj Bradley

Wells (7-5, 3.54 ERA) makes his 19th start. He has a 0.98 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 8.9 K/9 in 106 2/3 innings.

Has given up 2 ER or more in 8 consecutive starts
June 21 at Rays: Lost, 5 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 6 K in 7-2 setback

Bradley (5-6, 5.29 ERA) makes his 15th start. He has a 1.39 WHIP, 2.8 BB/9 and 12.1 K/9 in 66 1/3 innings.

Has allowed 4 ER or more in 3 of his last 4 starts
June 21 vs. Orioles: Win, 6 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 8 K in 7-2 victory

Orioles at Rays odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:31 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Orioles +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Rays -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Orioles +1.5 (-175) | Rays -1.5 (+145)
Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Orioles at Rays picks and predictions

Prediction

Orioles 5, Rays 4

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