Braves vs Rays Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Apr 11

Tampa Bay Rays' Josh Lowe pumps his fist while rounding the bases on his solo home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park, Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, in Boston.
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  • The Rays are -130 favorites vs the Braves
  • Braves vs Rays Over / Under today: 9 Runs
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The Atlanta Braves (+110) visit George M. Steinbrenner Field to take on the Tampa Bay Rays (-130) on Friday, April 11, 2025. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05pm EDT in Tampa, FL.

This season, the Braves are 2-9 against the spread (ATS), while the Rays are 3-9 ATS.

Braves vs Rays Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Braves starting pitcher: Bryce Elder 0-0, 6.76 ERA
  • Rays starting pitcher: Taj Bradley 1-0, 4.91 ERA

Braves vs. Rays Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Braves+1.5 -190O 9 -105+110
Rays -1.5 +154U 9 -115-130

Braves vs Rays Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Braves will win Friday‘s MLB game with 51.0% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Braves players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Braves Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Marcell Ozuna has hit the Singles Over in 17 of his last 25 away games (+9.95 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Marcell Ozuna has hit the Total Bases Under in 8 of his last 10 away games (+6.50 Units / 49% ROI)
  • Marcell Ozuna has hit the Hits Over in 16 of his last 25 away games (+6.50 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Matt Olson has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 8 of his last 10 games (+6.20 Units / 47% ROI)
  • Bryce Elder has hit the Walks Allowed Under in his last 5 away games (+5.45 Units / 71% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Rays players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Rays Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Jonathan Aranda has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 9 games at home (+11.40 Units / 127% ROI)
  • Jonathan Aranda has hit the Hits Over in 20 of his last 25 games (+10.75 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Jonathan Aranda has hit the Total Bases Over in 18 of his last 25 games (+10.40 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Jonathan Aranda has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 17 of his last 25 games (+10.05 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Jonathan Aranda has hit the Runs Over in 9 of his last 15 games at home (+8.20 Units / 55% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Game Total Under in 102 of their last 165 games (+39.20 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 88 of their last 156 games (+11.30 Units / 6% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 47 of their last 85 away games (+3.65 Units / 3% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 10 games (+3.10 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 44 of their last 85 away games (+2.00 Units / 2% ROI)
  • The Tampa Bay Rays have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 98 of their last 161 games (+31.41 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Tampa Bay Rays have hit the Team Total Under in 94 of their last 161 games (+20.35 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Tampa Bay Rays have hit the Game Total Under in 90 of their last 161 games (+19.10 Units / 11% ROI)

Braves Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Braves are 4-7 against the Run Line (-4.2 Units / -29.89% ROI).

  • 2-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.7 Units / -63.61% ROI
  • 4-6 when betting on the total runs Over for -2.6 Units / -21.31% ROI
  • 6-4 when betting on the total runs Under for +1.5 Units / 12.45% ROI

Rays Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Rays are 3-9 against the Run Line (-7.55 Units / -53.36% ROI).

  • 5-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.9 Units / -21.91% ROI
  • 4-8 when betting on the total runs Over for -4.75 Units / -35.58% ROI
  • 8-4 when betting on the total runs Under for +3.8 Units / 29.12% ROI

Rays vs Braves Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Marcell Ozuna (ATL) 0.5 +350 0.5 -450
Austin Riley (ATL) 0.5 +360 0.5 -500
Matt Olson (ATL) 0.5 +375 0.5 -525
Brandon Lowe (TB) 0.5 +425 0.5 -600
Jonathan Aranda (TB) 0.5 +425 0.5 -600

Rays vs Braves Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Michael Harris (ATL) 0.5 -250 0.5 +180
Junior Caminero (TB) 0.5 -225 0.5 +170
Ozzie Albies (ATL) 0.5 -210 0.5 +155
Jake Mangum (TB) 0.5 -200 0.5 +150
Brandon Lowe (TB) 0.5 -200 0.5 +150

Rays vs Braves RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Yandy Diaz (TB) 0.5 +160 0.5 -210
Marcell Ozuna (ATL) 0.5 +165 0.5 -220
Jonathan Aranda (TB) 0.5 +170 0.5 -225
Matt Olson (ATL) 0.5 +175 0.5 -225
Junior Caminero (TB) 0.5 +180 0.5 -250

Rays vs Braves Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Taj Bradley (TB) 6.5 +110 6.5 -145
Bryce Elder (ATL) 4.5 +130 4.5 -165

Bryce Elder has averaged 89.8 MPH on fastballs in the 2023 season — 4th lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: 93.5 — fourth Percentile.

Bryce Elder has struck out just 14% (74/510) of left-handed batters he faced since the 2023 season — 3rd lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 134 total IP; League Avg: 22% — second Percentile.

Bryce Elder has averaged 90.0 MPH on fastballs since the 2023 season — 6th lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 134 total IP; League Avg: 93.6 — fourth Percentile.

Bryce Elder located 53% of his pitches down (385/732) on the first pitch of at-bats in 2023 — 5th highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 43% — 89th Percentile.

Rays Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Taj Bradley has a strikeout rate of 39% (7 SO in 18 PAs) when going through the lineup the first time in a game this season — tied for 7th best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 4 total IP; League Avg: 23% — 95th Percentile.

Taj Bradley induced opposing hitters to ground into just 2 double plays in 60 opportunities (3%) in 2023 — 3rd lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: 11% — first Percentile.

Taj Bradley had a strikeout rate of 35% (79/225) when going through the lineup the first time in a game in the 2024 season — 4th best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: 24% — 97th Percentile.

Opponents had a miss rate of just 17% (27/160) against Taj Bradley on the first pitch of at-bats in 2023 — 2nd lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: 26% — first Percentile.

Braves Keys to the Game vs. the Rays

The Braves are just 3-9 (.250) when allowing 5 or more extra base hits this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .534.

The Braves were 24-16 (.600) vs the top 10 runs allowed teams in the 2024 season They play the Phillies (12th best runs allowed) today.

The Braves are 24-102 (.190) when trailing entering the 7th inning since the 2023 season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .141.

The Braves were just 7-42 (.143) when they allowed 5 or more runs in the 2024 season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .196.

Rays Keys to the Game vs. the Braves

The Rays were 16-64 (.200) when trailing entering the 7th inning in the 2024 season — tied for 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .143.

The Rays are 138-7 (.945) when leading entering the 8th inning since the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .900.

The Rays are 155-5 (.969) when leading entering the 9th inning since the 2023 season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .950.

The Rays are 74-1 (.987) when leading entering the 9th inning since last season — tied for 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .950.

Braves hitters had an OBP of .400 (732 PA’s) when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game in 2023 — best in MLB; League Avg: .330.

The Braves batted .326 when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game in 2023 — best in MLB; League Avg: .267.

Braves hitters had an OPS of .845 (6,249 PA’s) in 2023 — best in MLB; League Avg: .734.

Braves hitters are slugging .476 against LHP since the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .407.

Rays hitters have a Hard-Hit Rate of 100% on pitches 95 mph or greater this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

Rays hitters have put just 31% of their swings in play on the first pitch of at-bats since the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 35%.

Rays hitters have 371 strikeouts in 1,477 PA’s (25%) against LHP since last season — 5th highest in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Rays hitters have grounded into 9 double plays in 37 opportunities (24%) this month (8 games) — highest in MLB; League Avg: 10%.

Braves pitchers had a strikeout rate of 26% in the 2024 season — best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Braves pitchers have a strikeout rate of 46% with two-strikes since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

Braves pitchers have a strikeout rate of 26% since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Braves pitchers won 46% of games in which they allowed their opponent to score in three different innings in the 2023 season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 28%.

Rays pitchers have walked 28 of 431 batters (7%) this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

Rays pitchers walked 439 of 5,994 batters (7%) in 2023 — tied for 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

Rays pitchers did not pick-off any runners from first base in 2023 — lowest in MLB.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 40% against Rays pitchers since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

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