The Tampa Bay Rays (64-63) travel to face off against the Los Angeles Dodgers (76-52) on Friday, August 23rd. This game will be played at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles and televised on BSSUN. The Dodgers are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Rays are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Athletics. First pitch is set for 9:10 CT.

Rays vs. Dodgers Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Rays (+166)
• Over/Under Prediction: Over 9 Runs

• The Rays have scored 4 or more runs in 7 of their last 15 games.
• The Rays have a recent away record of 5-3 in their last 8 road games.
• The Rays have won 5 of their last 8 games against teams with a winning record.
• The Rays have a record of 3-1 in their last 4 games following a loss.
• The Rays have outscored their opponents by 10 runs in their last 5 wins.

Rays vs Dodgers

The Dodgers Took The Last Game Of This Series

The Rays will be looking to get back on track after closing out their series vs. the Athletics with a 3-1 loss. This was especially tough, as they held a lead going into the 4th inning before the Athletics scored three runs in the bottom of the 4th. Tampa Bay was the -118 favorite on the money line going into the game.

Jeffrey Springs got the start for the Rays and took the loss. He only lasted 3 1/3 innings, giving up three earned runs on seven hits. The Rays also wasted a big game from Christopher Morel, who went 2/4 with a run scored.

As underdogs, the Rays have been a profitable bet this season, covering the run line in five straight games and holding a 41-24 record in that role. Overall, they are 64-63 vs. the run line with a -0.4 run differential per game. Tampa Bay’s games have averaged 8.1 runs, and their O/U record is 56-65 for the season.

Tampa Bay is 30-29 on the road and 34-34 at home, looking to get above .500 today as they are 64-63 overall. They are currently 10.5 games behind the Yankees in the AL East, sitting in 4th place.

Tyler Alexander Gets The Start For The Rays

Tyler Alexander is getting the start for the Rays today and comes into the game with a record of 5-3 and an ERA of 5.17. He has made 16 appearances this year and just one of them has been a quality start. Per nine innings, Alexander is averaging 7.98 strikeouts and just 2.11 walks. The last time he pitched, Alexander went 5 2/3 innings out of the bullpen and gave up three earned runs on five hits. He didn’t give up a homer in that outing, but he had given up a homer in three straight appearances before that.

Rays Offense Breakdown

For the season, the Rays are averaging just 3.9 runs per game, which is 28th in the league. They have been even worse at home, averaging only 3.7 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting just .230, and their on-base percentage of .307 is also below the league average. The Rays are also near the bottom of the league in slugging percentage and OPS.

Yandy Diaz has been one of the few bright spots in the Rays lineup this season, as he is batting .274 and leads the team with 55 RBIs. He is also on a four-game hitting streak. Christopher Morel and Jose Siri are the team’s top home run hitters, but both have batting averages under .200.

The Dodgers Are Coming Off A Win

The Dodgers’s offense was hot right out of the gates in their most recent game vs. the Mariners, closing out their series with an 8-4 win. After allowing one run to the Mariners in the top of the 2nd, the Dodgers responded with two runs of their own. Los Angeles went on to add another six runs in the 3rd inning.

Jack Flaherty put together a good start for the Dodgers, going 5 2/3 innings and giving up just one earned run, and picking up the win. Los Angeles’s offense was carried by Max Muncy, who went 2/4 with two doubles, a run scored, and three RBIs.

Los Angeles is 7-3 in their last 10 games, and they have won six straight at home. The Dodgers are 41-22 at home this season and have a 71-42 record as the favorite. Overall, they are 76-52 and have won two straight series.

The over/under line for today’s game is set at 9 runs, which is the average total for Dodgers games this season. Their over/under record in games with a 9-run line is 9-7-2, and their overall run line record is 63-65.

Bobby Miller Gets The Start For The Dodgers

Right-hander Bobby Miller gets the start for the Dodgers today as he faces the Rays at home. Miller has made eight starts this season and has a record of 1-3 with an ERA of 8.02. Opponents have hit .297 off Miller this year, and he has a WHIP of 1.84. In his last outing, Miller took the loss, giving up four earned runs in 4 2/3 innings of work. Before that, he had given up nine earned runs in back-to-back outings. Miller has allowed at least one homer in four straight starts.

Dodgers Offense Breakdown

Shohei Ohtani has been a huge part of the Dodgers offense this season, as he is batting .291 with 39 home runs and 88 RBIs. Ohtani is currently on a five-game hitting streak. Teoscar Hernandez is also having a strong season for the Dodgers, as he is batting .265 with 26 homers and 81 RBIs.

Los Angeles comes into the game as one of the league’s top-scoring offenses, averaging 4.9 runs per game. They have been even better at home, putting up 5 runs per contest. Overall, they are 3rd in home runs and have the league’s 3rd best OPS at .765. The Dodgers are also one of the league’s best teams at drawing walks.

Rays vs Dodgers Prediction

We see the Rays pulling off the win on the road today, and with them at +166 on the money line, we see this as a great value pick. Our predicted final score is 6-5 in favor of the Rays, and with the payout, we would also recommend taking the over, as the line is currently sitting at 9 runs.

Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Tyler Alexander going six innings and finishing with four strikeouts. As for Bobby Miller, he is projected to finish with six K’s and give up the most hits among all starters.

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