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The Tampa Bay Rays (-135) visit Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum to take on the Oakland Athletics (+110) on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40pm EDT in Oakland, CA.
This season, the Rays are 63-62 against the spread (ATS), while the Athletics are 67-59 ATS.
Rays vs Athletics Starting Pitchers Today:
- Rays starting pitcher: Ryan Pepiot 6-5, 3.69 ERA
- Athletics starting pitcher: Mitch Spence 7-8, 4.69 ERA
Rays vs. Athletics Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline
| Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
| Rays | -1.5 +135 | O 7.5 -115 | -135 |
| Athletics | +1.5 -165 | U 7.5 -105 | +110 |
Rays vs Athletics Prediction for Today’s Game
Based on recent trends the model predicts the Rays will win Wednesday‘s MLB game with 55.3% 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 Rays players for Wednesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Rays Player Prop Bets Today:
- Brandon Lowe has hit the Home Runs Over in 14 of his last 47 games (+22.10 Units / 47% ROI)
- Christopher Morel has hit the RBIs Under in his last 12 games (+12.00 Units / 41% ROI)
- Jonny Deluca has hit the Runs Under in 20 of his last 24 games (+10.40 Units / 19% ROI)
- Christopher Morel has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 11 of his last 12 games (+9.75 Units / 59% ROI)
- Josh Lowe has hit the Singles Over in 16 of his last 25 games (+9.70 Units / 39% ROI)
And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Athletics players for Wednesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Athletics Player Prop Best Bets Today:
- Brent Rooker has hit the Home Runs Over in 15 of his last 43 games (+23.35 Units / 54% ROI)
- Brent Rooker has hit the Hits Over in 38 of his last 50 games (+15.85 Units / 17% ROI)
- Brent Rooker has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 30 of his last 43 games (+15.75 Units / 32% ROI)
- Brent Rooker has hit the Total Bases Over in 32 of his last 50 games (+15.55 Units / 26% ROI)
- Tyler Nevin has hit the Singles Under in 19 of his last 24 games (+11.00 Units / 32% ROI)
Rays Best Bets Today:
- The Tampa Bay Rays have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 76 of their last 122 games (+27.40 Units / 19% ROI)
- The Tampa Bay Rays have hit the Team Total Under in 68 of their last 116 games (+15.20 Units / 11% ROI)
- The Tampa Bay Rays have hit the Game Total Under in 30 of their last 49 games (+12.65 Units / 23% ROI)
- The Tampa Bay Rays have covered the Run Line in 34 of their last 54 games (+11.10 Units / 14% ROI)
- The Tampa Bay Rays have hit the Moneyline in 22 of their last 40 away games (+6.45 Units / 15% ROI)
Athletics Best Bets Today:
- The Oakland Athletics have hit the Moneyline in 24 of their last 40 games (+13.25 Units / 30% ROI)
- The Oakland Athletics have covered the Run Line in 26 of their last 40 games (+11.65 Units / 22% ROI)
- The Oakland Athletics have hit the Game Total Under in 48 of their last 83 games (+10.65 Units / 12% ROI)
- The Oakland Athletics have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 15 of their last 22 games at home (+7.60 Units / 28% ROI)
- The Oakland Athletics have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 33 of their last 56 games (+7.00 Units / 10% ROI)
Rays Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this season, the Rays are 63-62 against the Run Line (-4.65 Units / -2.74% ROI).
- 63-62 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.2 Units / -6.02% ROI
- 56-65 when betting on the total runs Over for -14.85 Units / -10.82% ROI
- 65-56 when betting on the total runs Under for +3.7 Units / 2.68% ROI
Athletics Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this season, the Athletics are 67-59 against the Run Line (-2.7 Units / -1.67% ROI).
- 54-72 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.25 Units / -0.19% ROI
- 56-67 when betting on the total runs Over for -18.55 Units / -13.35% ROI
- 67-56 when betting on the total runs Under for +4.95 Units / 3.58% ROI
Athletics vs Rays Home Run Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe (TB) | 0.5 +400 | 0.5 -550 |
| Brent Rooker (OAK) | 0.5 +400 | 0.5 -550 |
| Shea Langeliers (OAK) | 0.5 +425 | 0.5 -650 |
| Christopher Morel (TB) | 0.5 +525 | 0.5 -750 |
| Josh Lowe (TB) | 0.5 +575 | 0.5 -900 |
Athletics vs Rays Total Hits Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Miguel Andujar (OAK) | 0.5 -225 | 0.5 +170 |
| Junior Caminero (TB) | 0.5 -190 | 0.5 +145 |
| Josh Lowe (TB) | 0.5 -190 | 0.5 +145 |
| Christopher Morel (TB) | 0.5 -185 | 0.5 +135 |
| Brandon Lowe (TB) | 0.5 -185 | 0.5 +140 |
Athletics vs Rays RBI Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Josh Lowe (TB) | 0.5 +180 | 0.5 -250 |
| Junior Caminero (TB) | 0.5 +185 | 0.5 -250 |
| Shea Langeliers (OAK) | 0.5 +185 | 0.5 -250 |
| Brandon Lowe (TB) | 0.5 +190 | 0.5 -250 |
| Brent Rooker (OAK) | 0.5 +190 | 0.5 -250 |
Athletics vs Rays Strikeout Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Pepiot (TB) | 5.5 -160 | 5.5 +125 |
| Mitch Spence (OAK) | 4.5 -150 | 4.5 +115 |
Rays Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Ryan Pepiot has allowed no extra-base hits in his last 18.2 innings pitched — this is the longest active streak among active MLB players.
Ryan Pepiot has not allowed a HR in any of his last six starts dating back to June 21st — Shawn Armstrong has the longest active streak at 14.
Ryan Pepiot has pitched 16.1 straight innings without allowing an earned run — Raisel Iglesias has the longest active streak at 22.2.
Opponents are hitting just .195 (95-for-487) against Ryan Pepiot since last season — 4th best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 114 total IP; League Avg: .247 — 98th Percentile.
Athletics Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Mitch Spence has located his fastballs down 62% of the time (136/220) this season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 50 total IP; League Avg: 28% — 99th Percentile.
The last hit on a Mitch Spence curveball was July 7th. Hitters are 0 for their last 18 in ABs ending on his curveball. — Pedro Avila has the longest active streak at 24.
Right-handed hitters have a line drive rate of just 19% (37/194) against Mitch Spence this season — 9th lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 50 total IP; League Avg: 24% — 93rd Percentile.
Mitch Spence has thrown breaking pitches 62% of the time (325/523) with two-strikes this season — 3rd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 50 total IP; League Avg: 33% — 98th Percentile.
Rays Keys to the Game vs. the Athletics
The Rays are 57-4 (.934) when they’ve had 5 or more XBH since the 2023 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .797.
The Rays are 44-14 (.759) vs the bottom 10 runs allowed teams since the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .573.
The Rays are just 25-47 (.347) after a win as underdogs since the 2022 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .416.
The Rays are 27-99 (.214) when trailing entering the 7th inning since the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .143.
Athletics Keys to the Game vs. the Rays
The Athletics are 7-1 (.875) after a loss as favorites since the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .575.
The Athletics are just 9-12 (.429) after a win as favorites since the 2022 season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .585.
The Athletics are just 15-55 (.214) vs the top 10 runs allowed teams since the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .453.
The Athletics are just 164-285 (.365) since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.
Rays Hitting Stats & Trends
Rays hitters have 200 strikeouts in 617 PA’s (32%) in lefty-lefty matchups since the 2022 season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 24%.
Rays hitters are slugging just .355 against RHP this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .400.
Rays hitters have put just 31% of their swings in play on the first pitch of at-bats since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 35%.
Rays hitters are slugging just .362 at home this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .407.
Athletics Hitting Stats & Trends
The Athletics are batting just .207 with two outs since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .236.
The Athletics are batting just .219 at home since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .248.
Athletics hitters have an OBP of just .292 (8,119 PA’s) at home since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .319.
The Athletics are batting just .223 since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .245.
Rays Pitching Stats & Trends
The Rays pitchers allowed their opponents to score first in just 36% of their games in the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.
The Rays pitchers allowed division opponents to score first in just 29% of their games in the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.
Rays pitchers have walked 257 of 4,010 batters (6%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since the 2022 season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.
Opponents have a groundball rate of just 40% against Rays pitchers this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.
Athletics Pitching Stats & Trends
Opponents have a groundball rate of just 39% against Athletics pitchers since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.
Athletics pitchers have an ERA of 5.51 (1211.0 IP) on the road since last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 4.35.
Athletics pitchers have an ERA of 5.14 (1898.1 IP) on the road since the 2022 season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 4.27.
Opponents have a groundball rate of just 40% against Athletics pitchers since the 2022 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.
Athletics vs. Rays Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets
- Ken Waldichuk (Oakland Athletics): Elbow, 60-Day IL
- Tyler Soderstrom (Oakland Athletics): Wrist, 10-Day IL
- Esteury Ruiz (Oakland Athletics): Wrist, 10-Day IL
- Michael Kelly (Oakland Athletics): Suspension, Suspension
- Freddy Tarnok (Oakland Athletics): Lat, 7-Day IL
- Ross Stripling (Oakland Athletics): Elbow, 15-Day IL
- Trevor Gott (Oakland Athletics): Elbow, 60-Day IL
- Darell Hernaiz (Oakland Athletics): Ankle, 60-Day IL
- Dany Jimenez (Oakland Athletics): Oblique, 15-Day IL
- Luis Medina (Oakland Athletics): Elbow, 15-Day IL
- Angel Felipe (Oakland Athletics): Elbow, 60-Day IL
- Alex Wood (Oakland Athletics): Shoulder, 60-Day IL
- Paul Blackburn (Oakland Athletics): Foot, 60-Day IL
- Jeffrey Springs (Tampa Bay Rays): Elbow, 60-Day IL
- Jonathan Aranda (Tampa Bay Rays): Oblique, 7-Day IL
- Ryan Pepiot (Tampa Bay Rays): Knee, 15-Day IL
- Yandy Diaz (Tampa Bay Rays): Personal, Out
- Garrett Acton (Tampa Bay Rays): Elbow, 60-Day IL
- Drew Rasmussen (Tampa Bay Rays): Elbow, 60-Day IL
- Shane McClanahan (Tampa Bay Rays): Elbow, 60-Day IL
- Wander Franco (Tampa Bay Rays): Personal, Out
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