Rays vs Giants Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Aug 15

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  • The Rays are -110 favorites vs the Giants
  • Rays starting pitcher: Zack Littell
  • Giants starting pitcher: Jakob Junis
  • Watch the game on NBCS-BA

The Tampa Bay Rays (-110) visit Oracle Park to take on the San Francisco Giants (-110) on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 9:45pm EDT in San Francisco.

The Rays are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+150).

The Rays vs Giants Over/Under is 8.5 total runs for the game.

This season, the Rays are 72-49 against the spread (ATS), while the Giants are 57-62 ATS.

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Rays-1.5 +150O 8.5 -115-110
Giants +1.5 -185U 8.5 -105-110

Rays vs Giants Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Rays will win Tuesday‘s MLB matchup with 51.6% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Rays and Giants and up-to-date player injuries.


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

Best Rays Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Manuel Margot has hit the Hits Over in 19 of his last 21 away games (+15.05 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Manuel Margot has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 15 of his last 20 away games (+10.15 Units / 47% ROI)
  • Randy Arozarena has hit the Hits Under in 14 of his last 24 games (+10.10 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Yandy Diaz has hit the RBIs Over in 7 of his last 10 games (+9.90 Units / 99% ROI)
  • Josh Lowe has hit the Total Bases Over in 10 of his last 13 games (+8.80 Units / 50% ROI)

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

Best Giants Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Logan Webb has hit the Pitching Outs Over in 18 of his last 23 games (+13.50 Units / 44% ROI)
  • J.D. Davis has hit the Hits Under in 12 of his last 19 games (+9.90 Units / 52% ROI)
  • Joc Pederson has hit the RBIs Under in 12 of his last 13 games at home (+9.65 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Austin Slater has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 12 of his last 15 games (+8.70 Units / 46% ROI)
  • Thairo Estrada has hit the Runs Under in 12 of his last 14 games (+8.70 Units / 34% ROI)

Giants vs Rays Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Brandon Crawford 0.5 +650 0.5 -2000
Christian Bethancourt 0.5 +600 0.5 -1600
J.D. Davis 0.5 +625 0.5 -2000
LaMonte Wade Jr 0.5 +525 0.5 -1200
Joc Pederson 0.5 +375 0.5 -700

Giants vs Rays Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Brandon Crawford 0.5 -165 0.5 +130
Christian Bethancourt 0.5 -190 0.5 +145
J.D. Davis 0.5 -200 0.5 +155
LaMonte Wade Jr 0.5 -225 0.5 +165
Joc Pederson 0.5 -250 0.5 +175

Giants vs Rays RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Brandon Crawford 0.5 +220 0.5 -300
Christian Bethancourt 0.5 +180 0.5 -250
J.D. Davis 0.5 +210 0.5 -275
LaMonte Wade Jr 0.5 +200 0.5 -275
Joc Pederson 0.5 +145 0.5 -190

Giants vs Rays Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Zack Littell 3.5 +105 3.5 -135
  • The Tampa Bay Rays have hit the Team Total Under in 22 of their last 34 games (+9.50 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Tampa Bay Rays have hit the Game Total Under in 23 of their last 37 away games (+9.35 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Tampa Bay Rays have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 7 of their last 8 away games (+5.34 Units / 53% ROI)
  • The Tampa Bay Rays have covered the Run Line in 6 of their last 8 away games (+3.85 Units / 39% ROI)
  • The Tampa Bay Rays have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 6 of their last 8 away games (+3.65 Units / 39% ROI)
  • The San Francisco Giants have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 49 of their last 72 games (+23.70 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The San Francisco Giants have hit the Game Total Under in 61 of their last 105 games (+16.80 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The San Francisco Giants have hit the Team Total Under in 30 of their last 42 games (+16.79 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The San Francisco Giants have covered the Run Line in 28 of their last 53 games at home (+5.85 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The San Francisco Giants have hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 27 games at home (+4.40 Units / 11% ROI)

Rays Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Rays have gone 61-60 against the Run Line (-0.2 Units / -0.14% ROI).

  • 72-49 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.05 Units / 1.06% ROI
  • 63-54 when betting on the total runs Over for +3.5 Units / 2.62% ROI
  • 54-63 when betting on the total runs Under for -14.9 Units / -11.24% ROI

Giants Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Giants have gone 57-62 against the Run Line (-9.35 Units / -6.14% ROI).

  • 63-56 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.65 Units / -2.36% ROI
  • 50-66 when betting on the total runs Over for -23.35 Units / -17.63% ROI
  • 66-50 when betting on the total runs Under for +11.95 Units / 9.23% ROI

Right-handed batters are hitting .314 (69-for-220) against Zack Littell since last season — 3rd highest among qualified RPs in MLB*; League Avg: .228 — third Percentile.

Zack Littell has allowed a slugging percentage of .495 (109 Total Bases / 220 ABs) against right-handed batters since last season — 3rd highest among qualified RPs in MLB*; League Avg: .361 — third Percentile.

Opponents are hitting .281 (97-for-345) against Zack Littell since last season — 7th highest among qualified RPs in MLB*; League Avg: .228 — third Percentile.

Zack Littell has allowed a slugging percentage of .461 (159 Total Bases / 345 ABs) since last season — tied for 10th highest among qualified RPs in MLB*; League Avg: .363 — sixth Percentile.

Giants Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Jakob Junis has allowed a slugging percentage of 1.273 (28 Total Bases / 22 ABs) when behind in the count this season — highest among in MLB; League Avg: .571 — first Percentile.

Opponents are hitting .444 (28-for-63) against Jakob Junis on low fastballs since last season — highest among qualified RPs in MLB*; League Avg: .268 — 0 Percentile.

Jakob Junis has allowed an OPS of 1.979 (35 PA’s) when he’s behind in the count this season — highest among in MLB; League Avg: 1.079 — first Percentile.

Jakob Junis has allowed an OPS of 1.979 (35 PA’s) when he’s behind in the count this season — 2nd highest among qualified RPs in MLB; League Avg: 1.057 — first Percentile.

Rays Keys to the Game vs. the Giants

The Rays are 14-21 (.400) when allowing 10 or more hits this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .272.

The Rays are just 10-22 (.312) after a win as underdogs since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .418.

The Rays are just 3-8 (.273) after a win as underdogs this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .442.

The Rays are 43-28 (.606) after a win this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .515.

Giants Keys to the Game vs. the Rays

The Giants are 118-2 (.983) when leading entering the 9th inning since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .952.

The Giants are just 18-33 (.353) after a loss as underdogs since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .405.

The Giants are 18-17 (.514) vs top 10 scoring offenses this season — tied for 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .431.

The Giants are just 27-46 (.370) after a road loss since last season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .452.

The Rays have scored first in 61% of their games this season — 3rd highest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

The Rays have a winning percentage of 59% this season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

Rays hitters have 133 strikeouts in 379 PA’s (35%) in lefty-lefty matchups since last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 24%.

Rays hitters have an OPS of .777 (3,668 PA’s) against RHP this season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .730.

team hitters – home

Rays pitchers have walked 159 of 2,514 batters (6%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

The Rays pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 39% of their games this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

The Rays pitchers have allowed division opponents to score first in just 29% of their games this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

Rays pitchers have walked 730 of 10,387 batters (7%) since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 49% against Giants pitchers since last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 49% against Giants pitchers this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Giants pitchers have walked 302 of 4,442 batters (7%) this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 48% against Giants pitchers since the 2021 season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Giants vs. Rays Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Roberto Pérez (Giants): Shoulder, D60
  • Allen Pollock (Giants): Oblique, D10
  • John Brebbia (Giants): Lat, D60
  • Wilmer Flores (Giants): Illness, Day-to-Day
  • Mitchell Haniger (Giants): Forearm, D60
  • Thomas Szapucki (Giants): Arm, D60
  • Cole Waites (Giants): Elbow, D60
  • Anthony DeSclafani (Giants): Elbow, D60
  • Michael Yastrzemski (Giants): Hamstring, D10
  • Jeffrey Springs (Rays): Elbow, D60
  • Andrew Kittredge (Rays): Elbow, D60
  • Drew Rasmussen (Rays): Flexor, D60
  • Taylor Walls (Rays): Oblique, D10
  • Shane Baz (Rays): Elbow, D60
  • Francisco Mejía (Rays): Knee, D10
  • Shane McClanahan (Rays): Forearm, D60
  • Garrett Cleavinger (Rays): Knee, D60
  • Manuel Margot (Rays): Elbow, D10

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