Reds vs Rays Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Jul 27

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Tampa Bay Rays' Brandon Lowe runs the bases while scoring from first base on a two-run triple by Randy Arozarena off Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Kyle Bradish in the third inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, in Baltimore. Rays' Yandy Diaz also scored on the triple.
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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jul 27, 2024, 11:01 AM
  • The Rays are -125 favorites vs the Reds
  • Reds vs Rays Over / Under today: 7.5 Runs
  • Reds / Rays TV Channel: BSOH | BSUN

The Cincinnati Reds (+110) visit Tropicana Field to take on the Tampa Bay Rays (-130) on Saturday, July 27, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10pm EDT in St. Petersburg, FL.

This season, the Reds are 50-53 against the spread (ATS), while the Rays are 50-54 ATS.

Reds vs Rays Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Reds starting pitcher: Andrew Abbott 9-6, 3.20 ERA
  • Rays starting pitcher: Zack Littell 3-7, 4.48 ERA

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Reds+1.5 -190O 8 -110+110
Rays -1.5 +155U 8 -110-130

Reds vs Rays Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Reds will win Saturday‘s MLB game with 53.4% 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 Reds players for Saturday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Reds Player Prop Bets Today:

  • TJ Friedl has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 9 away games (+17.10 Units / 190% ROI)
  • Elly De La Cruz has hit the Stolen Bases Over in 12 of his last 18 away games (+14.20 Units / 79% ROI)
  • Andrew Abbott has hit the Earned Runs Under in 16 of his last 20 games (+11.50 Units / 47% ROI)
  • Spencer Steer has hit the Singles Under in 15 of his last 20 games (+9.60 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Austin Slater has hit the Total Bases Under in 16 of his last 25 games (+9.45 Units / 29% ROI)

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

Best Rays Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Brandon Lowe has hit the Home Runs Over in 11 of his last 32 games (+22.80 Units / 71% ROI)
  • Isaac Paredes has hit the Singles Under in 23 of his last 27 games (+17.30 Units / 44% ROI)
  • Yandy Diaz has hit the Runs Under in 31 of his last 43 games (+15.20 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Isaac Paredes has hit the Hits Under in 13 of his last 17 games (+15.00 Units / 88% ROI)
  • Isaac Paredes has hit the Total Bases Under in 23 of his last 32 games (+12.70 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have covered the Run Line in 50 of their last 85 games (+12.20 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the Game Total Under in 49 of their last 87 games (+11.50 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 25 away games (+8.15 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the Team Total Under in 50 of their last 88 games (+7.15 Units / 7% ROI)
  • The Tampa Bay Rays have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 63 of their last 101 games (+22.60 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Tampa Bay Rays have hit the Team Total Under in 55 of their last 95 games (+11.00 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Tampa Bay Rays have hit the Game Total Under in 15 of their last 24 games at home (+8.40 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Tampa Bay Rays have covered the Run Line in 21 of their last 33 games (+8.15 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Tampa Bay Rays have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 9 of their last 12 games at home (+6.05 Units / 39% ROI)

Reds Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Reds are 58-45 against the Run Line (+8.35 Units / 6.12% ROI).

  • 50-53 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.45 Units / -3.59% ROI
  • 46-53 when betting on the total runs Over for -13.3 Units / -11.67% ROI
  • 53-46 when betting on the total runs Under for +2.15 Units / 1.91% ROI

Rays Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Rays are 50-54 against the Run Line (-7.6 Units / -5.51% ROI).

  • 52-52 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.05 Units / -7.05% ROI
  • 50-51 when betting on the total runs Over for -5.85 Units / -5.11% ROI
  • 51-50 when betting on the total runs Under for -3.7 Units / -3.23% ROI

Rays vs Reds Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Elly De La Cruz (CIN) 0.5 +450 0.5 -650
Jeimer Candelario (CIN) 0.5 +475 0.5 -650
Will Benson (CIN) 0.5 +525 0.5 -750
Jose Siri (TB) 0.5 +550 0.5 -800
Spencer Steer (CIN) 0.5 +550 0.5 -800

Rays vs Reds Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Tyler Stephenson (CIN) 0.5 -250 0.5 +180
Elly De La Cruz (CIN) 0.5 -250 0.5 +175
Jonathan India (CIN) 0.5 -225 0.5 +170
Spencer Steer (CIN) 0.5 -225 0.5 +170
Jeimer Candelario (CIN) 0.5 -225 0.5 +160

Rays vs Reds RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Spencer Steer (CIN) 0.5 +160 0.5 -210
Isaac Paredes (TB) 0.5 +160 0.5 -210
Jeimer Candelario (CIN) 0.5 +165 0.5 -225
TJ Friedl (CIN) 0.5 +180 0.5 -250
Elly De La Cruz (CIN) 0.5 +185 0.5 -250

Rays vs Reds Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Andrew Abbott (CIN) 4.5 -160 4.5 +120
Zack Littell (TB) 5.5 +115 5.5 -150

Andrew Abbott has walked 23 of 180 batters (13%) when going through the lineup the second time in a game this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 7% — first Percentile.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 22% (48/214) against Andrew Abbott’s curve and slider since last season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 105 total IP; League Avg: 42% — 0 Percentile.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 28% (91/321) against Andrew Abbott on non-fastballs since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 170 total IP; League Avg: 46% — 0 Percentile.

Andrew Abbott has walked 43 of 471 batters (9%) this season — tied for 9th highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 7% — 13th Percentile.

Rays Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

12 of Zack Littell’s 32 breaking pitch strikeouts (38%) have been backdoor this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 15% — 100th Percentile.

Zack Littell has allowed a slugging percentage of .709 (151 Total Bases / 213 ABs) in non-two strike counts this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .533 — first Percentile.

Opponents are hitting .408 (87-for-213) against Zack Littell in non-two strike counts this season — tied for highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .317 — third Percentile.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 29% (36/125) against Zack Littell in two-strike counts this season — lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 45% — first Percentile.

Reds Keys to the Game vs. the Rays

The Reds are just 2-12 (.143) when tied entering the 7th inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Reds are just 9-21 (.300) when tied entering the 8th inning since the 2023 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Reds are just 1-10 (.091) when tied entering the 8th inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Reds are just 28-33 (.459) after a loss as favorites since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .586.

Rays Keys to the Game vs. the Reds

The Rays are just 14-29 (.326) after a win as underdogs since the 2023 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .424.

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 112-5 (.957) when leading entering the 8th inning since the 2023 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .898.

The Rays are 53-4 (.930) when they’ve had 5 or more XBH since the 2023 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .794.

team hitters – away

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 have put just 32% of their swings in play on the first pitch of at-bats since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 35%.

Rays hitters have 190 strikeouts in 583 PA’s (33%) in lefty-lefty matchups since the 2022 season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 24%.

Rays hitters have 232 strikeouts in 934 PA’s (25%) against LHP this season — 4th highest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

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

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

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 40% against Reds pitchers since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Opponents have a groundball batting average of .291 against Reds pitchers with runners on base since the 2022 season — highest in MLB; League Avg: .255.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 39% against Rays pitchers this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

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%.

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%.

Rays pitchers have walked 1,115 of 15,823 batters (7%) since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Rays vs. Reds Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • 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
  • Graham Ashcraft (Cincinnati Reds): Elbow, 15-Day IL
  • Nick Martini (Cincinnati Reds): Thumb, 60-Day IL
  • Carson Spiers (Cincinnati Reds): Shoulder, 15-Day IL
  • Christian Encarnacion-Strand (Cincinnati Reds): Wrist, 60-Day IL
  • Tejay Antone (Cincinnati Reds): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Luke Maile (Cincinnati Reds): Back, 10-Day IL
  • Matt McLain (Cincinnati Reds): Shoulder, 60-Day IL
  • Joey Votto (Cincinnati Reds): Ankle, Day-To-Day
  • TJ Friedl (Cincinnati Reds): Hamstring, 10-Day IL
  • Brent Suter (Cincinnati Reds): Shoulder, 15-Day IL
  • Reiver Sanmartin (Cincinnati Reds): Elbow, Out
  • Ian Gibaut (Cincinnati Reds): Forearm, 60-Day IL
  • Brandon Williamson (Cincinnati Reds): Shoulder, 60-Day IL
  • Emilio Pagan (Cincinnati Reds): Lat, 60-Day IL
  • Connor Overton (Cincinnati Reds): Elbow, 7-Day IL

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