Atlanta Braves vs Tampa Bay Rays MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedApril 12, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:April 12, 2025 ,

MLB Atlanta Braves vs Tampa Bay Rays Prediction 4/12

The Atlanta Braves are set to play against the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field on Saturday, April 12, 2025. The game is scheduled to begin at 4:10 PM. Fans can look forward to an exciting night game.

Braves vs. Rays Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Rays MoneyLine: -147. The Rays have a better home record and a stronger pitching performance from Drew Rasmussen, who has an ERA of 0.90 this season. The Braves struggle on the road with an 0-8 record.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 9.0 (-117). Both teams have solid pitching, and the Braves have a low batting average of .219. This suggests a lower-scoring game.

Team Trends

  • The Atlanta Braves have a road record of 0-8 this season.
  • The Tampa Bay Rays are 1 game back in the AL East with a home record of 6-4.
  • In a recent game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Bryce Elder pitched 6 innings allowing 5 earned runs.
  • In a game against the Miami Marlins, Spencer Schwellenbach pitched 8 innings with 10 strikeouts and no runs allowed.
  • In a recent game, the Tampa Bay Rays’ Danny Jansen had 4 RBIs and hit a home run against the Atlanta Braves.

Braves vs Rays Preview

The Atlanta Braves will take on the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field. The game is on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 4:10 PM. Fans can expect an interesting night as both teams bring strong starting pitchers to the mound.

AJ Smith-Shawver will pitch for the Braves. He has a 5.19 ERA in two games this season. On the other side, Drew Rasmussen will start for the Rays. He has been solid with a 0.90 ERA in his two games. Both pitchers will aim to give their teams a chance to win.

Tampa Bay Rays: Key Players and Stats

The Tampa Bay Rays have a strong lineup this season. Kameron Misner leads the team with a .375 batting average. He also ranks first in the league with six runs.

Brandon Lowe has been another key player for the Rays. He has hit three home runs, which is the most on the team. Lowe also leads the team with nine RBIs.

Jonathan Aranda is also making an impact. He has a .324 batting average and has scored five runs. Aranda’s performance adds depth to the Rays’ lineup.

Atlanta Braves: Key Players and Stats

Marcell Ozuna is leading the Braves in several categories. He has a .317 batting average and a .509 on-base percentage. Ozuna also has three home runs and nine runs, placing him first on the team in both. Austin Riley contributes to the Braves’ offense with two home runs. His batting average is .245, and he has scored seven runs. Riley also has six RBIs, helping the team in key moments. Matt Olson’s batting average stands at .196, but he has driven in seven runs. He has one home run and three runs scored. Olson’s on-base percentage is .339, showing his ability to get on base.

Final Betting Pick

The Rays MoneyLine at -147 is a strong pick. Tampa Bay has a better home record this season at 6-4. Drew Rasmussen has been impressive with an ERA of 0.90, making him a reliable pitcher for the Rays. The Braves struggle on the road with an 0-8 record, which adds to the Rays’ advantage.

The Under 9.0 prediction is supported by both teams’ pitching strengths. The Braves have a low batting average of .219, which suggests they might not score much. Rasmussen’s solid performance and the Braves’ struggles with hitting make a lower-scoring game likely. Both teams have shown strong pitching, which further supports the Under prediction.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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