On Friday, May 9, 2025, the Milwaukee Brewers will take on the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field. The game is set to begin at 7:05 PM, under the night sky. Fans can look forward to an exciting game as these two teams meet on the field.

Brewers vs. Rays Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Milwaukee Brewers MoneyLine: -108. The Brewers have a slightly better record and a strong pitcher in Jose Quintana, who has a 4-1 record and a 2.83 ERA. This gives them a slight edge over the Rays.
• Over/Under Prediction: Under 9.0 (102). Both teams have solid pitching stats, and the Brewers have struggled offensively with a low slugging percentage. This suggests a lower-scoring game.

Team Trends

• The Milwaukee Brewers have a balanced record of 19-19 this season, with a strong home record of 12-7.
• The Tampa Bay Rays have a record of 16-21, and they are 5 games back in the AL East.
• In recent games, the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Houston Astros 4-3 on May 6th, 2025, with Jake Bauers hitting a home run.
• The Tampa Bay Rays lost to the Philadelphia Phillies 7-6 on May 8th, 2025, despite hitting two home runs.
• Freddy Peralta pitched six scoreless innings for the Brewers in a 4-0 win against the Chicago Cubs on May 4th, 2025.

Brewers vs Rays Preview

The Milwaukee Brewers are set to visit the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field on Friday night. Fans will see Jose Quintana on the mound for the Brewers. Quintana has started five games this season, holding a 4-1 record with a 2.83 ERA. He has pitched 28 2/3 innings, striking out 21 batters.

Opposing Quintana, Zack Littell will pitch for the Rays. Littell has appeared in seven games this season, posting a 2-5 record and a 4.61 ERA. He has pitched 41 innings, with 25 strikeouts. The game begins at 7:05 PM, and both teams will aim for a win under the night sky.

Tampa Bay Rays: Key Players and Stats

The Tampa Bay Rays have some strong hitters this season. Yandy Díaz has played 37 games with a batting average of .255. He has hit 6 home runs and driven in 20 runs, leading the team in RBIs. Despite a recent leg injury, Díaz is expected to play. Jonathan Aranda is another key player for the Rays. In 33 games, he has a batting average of .333. Aranda has hit 5 home runs and scored 16 runs, ranking second on the team in both categories. Junior Caminero has also been important for the Rays. He has played 35 games with a batting average of .244. Caminero leads the team with 7 home runs and 18 runs scored. His performance is crucial for the team’s success.

Milwaukee Brewers: Key Players and Stats

Jackson Chourio is a strong performer for the Milwaukee Brewers. He has played 37 games with a batting average of .256. Chourio leads the team with 6 home runs and 24 RBIs. Brice Turang has been steady for the Brewers. In 35 games, he has a batting average of .318. Turang leads the team with 29 runs scored and has 16 RBIs. Christian Yelich has also contributed to the Brewers’ success. He has played 36 games with a batting average of .197. Yelich shares the team lead with 6 home runs and has 25 RBIs.

Final Betting Pick

The Brewers have a slight edge in this game due to Jose Quintana’s strong pitching. His 4-1 record and 2.83 ERA show he can keep the Rays’ hitters in check. The Brewers’ recent performance, with a .237 batting average and a low slugging percentage, suggests they will rely on their pitching to secure a win.

Choosing the under 9.0 is also a solid pick. Both teams have decent pitching stats, with the Rays having a 3.80 ERA and the Brewers at 4.27. The Brewers’ struggles in hitting, ranked 24th in slugging percentage, indicate a lower-scoring game. This aligns with the prediction of a tight contest focused on pitching.

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