Tampa Bay Rays vs Oakland Athletics MLB Betting Prediction

MLB Tampa Bay Rays vs Oakland Athletics Prediction 8/19/2024

The Tampa Bay Rays (62-61) travel to face off against the Oakland Athletics (53-71) on Monday, August 19th. This game will be played at Oakland Coliseum in Oakland and televised on NSPCA. The Rays are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Athletics are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Giants. First pitch is set for 8:40 CT.

Rays vs. Athletics Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Athletics (+114)
  • Over/Under Prediction: Over 7.5 Runs
  • In their last 15 games, the Athletics have scored 5 or more runs in 7 games, showing strong offensive potential.
  • The Athletics have a recent home record of 4-3, indicating they perform better at home.
  • Oakland has won 6 of their last 10 games, demonstrating a positive trend in recent performance.
  • In the last 15 games, the Athletics have held their opponents to 4 or fewer runs in 8 games, showcasing effective starting pitching and defense.
  • Against teams with a similar or worse record, the Athletics have a winning record in their last 15 games, suggesting they capitalize on favorable matchups.

Rays vs Athletics

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The Rays Are Coming Off A Win

The Rays’s most recent game was an 8-7 win over the Diamondbacks. This was especially impressive, as they had to score three runs in the 5th inning to take the lead and added another three runs in the 8th to close things out. Tampa Bay was the slight favorite at -105 on the money line going into the game.

Drew Rasmussen got the start for the Rays and only lasted two innings. He didn’t give up a run, but the Rays pulled him early, and Tampa Bay’s bullpen was excellent, going eight innings and giving up just four runs. Brandon Lowe had a big game at thejson, going 2/4 with a homer and two RBIs.

Although the Rays have a negative run differential overall, they have been a solid bet against the run line, going 63-60. On the road, they are 34-21 vs. the run line. Tampa Bay’s overall series record this season is 21-15-4.

Heading into today’s game, the Rays have won three straight and hold a 62-61 record, placing them 4th in the AL East, 10 games behind the Orioles. In AL East matchups, they are 17-23. The over/under record for Rays games with a total of 7.5 runs is 20-21 this season.

Taj Bradley Gets The Start For The Rays

Taj Bradley gets the start for the Rays today as he faces the Athletics on the road. So far this season, he has made 17 starts and has a record of 6-7. Bradley’s ERA is 3.49, along with a WHIP of 1.14. In his 17 starts, he has turned in seven quality starts and is coming off a rough outing against the Astros, where he gave up six earned runs in 4 1/3 innings of work. Bradley has taken the loss in each of his last three outings. Before that, he had won three straight starts.

Rays Offense Breakdown

For the season, the Rays are averaging just 3.9 runs per game, which is 28th in the MLB. Their team batting average of .233 is 18th in the league, and they are also near the bottom of the league in terms of home runs. As a team, they have a collective on-base percentage of .310 and slugging percentage of .372.

Yandy Diaz has been the team’s top run producer this season, with 54 RBIs, and he is also 2nd on the team with 10 home runs. Diaz is batting .273 for the season. Christopher Morel leads the team with 20 homers but is batting just .191 for the year. Brandon Lowe is 3rd on the team with 48 RBIs and is batting .256 for the season. Lowe has gone 5/21 in his last five games, with two homers.

The Athletics Took The Last Game Of This Series

The Athletics will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Giants with a 4-2 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the 9th inning before the Giants scored three runs in the top of the 10th. Oakland was the +135 underdog at home going into the game.

JP Sears put together a good start for the Athletics, going 7 2/3 innings, and giving up just one earned run while striking out nine. However, the Athletics couldn’t close things out, and Dany Jimenez took the loss out of the bullpen. The Athletics also wasted a big game from Miguel Andujar, who went 2/5 with a run scored.

When favored, the Athletics have gone 11-4 straight-up, but as underdogs, they have a 42-67 record. Their overall run line record is 66-58, with a 33-28 mark at home and 33-30 on the road. Oakland’s games have averaged 8.7 runs this season, and their over/under record is 56-66.

Currently, the Athletics are 14.5 games behind the Astros in the AL West, with an overall record of 53-71. They have won two straight series on the road and are 6-4 in their last ten games. Heading into this series, Oakland’s over/under streak is under 2 games.

Joe Boyle Gets The Start For The Athletics

Right-hander Joe Boyle gets the start for the Athletics today as he faces the Rays at home. Boyle has made eight starts this year and has a record of 2-5 with a 7.39 ERA. In his last outing, he finished with a no-decision, giving up four earned runs in four innings of work. Looking back, he has allowed at least one homer in three straight starts. Boyle’s ERA at home is 15.81, compared to 6.38 on the road. Opponents are batting .242 this season off Boyle.

Athletics Offense Breakdown

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As a team, the Athletics are batting just .232 this season, which is 19th in the league, and are also near the bottom of the league in runs per game and strikeouts. However, they have been good at hitting home runs and come into the game with the 7th most homers in the league. Brent Rooker has been a bright spot for the team this season, as he is batting .292 with 29 homers and 83 RBIs.

Shea Langeliers has also been swinging the bat well of late, going 7/19 in his last five games with a homer and four RBIs. He is batting just .225 for the season but does have 22 homers. Langeliers is also on a four-game hitting streak. JJ Bleday has also homered in his last five games while going 5/19.

Rays vs Athletics Prediction

At +114, the Athletics are a great value pick today, as we have them winning this one by a score of 5-4. If you’re looking for a parlay, there are a few different ways you could go. However, we would recommend sticking with the money line and taking the Athletics to win.

Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Joe Boyle finishing with six strikeouts, which is good for sixth among starters today. As for Taj Bradley, he is projected to finish with seven K’s, which is third best. However, we have Boyle finishing with a better ERA and giving up fewer runs than Bradley.


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