MLB Odds Betting - Atlanta Braves Underdogs vs Rays at Tampa Bay
The Tampa Bay Rays look to emerge victorious in MLB odds action as the Atlanta Braves arrive at Tropicana Field on Wednesday.
Jake Odorizzi gets the call for the Tampa Bay Rays and he will try to build on a 6-6 mark. In the other dugout, Matt Wisler brings a 5-2 ledger to the game for the Atlanta Braves as he tries to quiet the Rays bats.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had set the Tampa Bay Rays as -200 favorites on the moneyline for this contest. The over under was hovering near 7 for betting fans hoping to turn a profit on totals at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 3.9-2.4 win for the Rays on Wednesday. Odds Shark score prediction models pick a 3.9-2.4 result in favor of the Rays today. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Atlanta Braves vs Tampa Bay Rays Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Tampa Bay Rays sport a record of 57-56 heading into this matchup, while the Atlanta Braves sit at 51-62 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Tampa Bay vs Atlanta injuries news.
According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 10-ranked Tampa Bay Rays and the No. 29-rated Atlanta Braves in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Tampa Bay Rays No. 28-ranked scoring average of 3.7 runs per game, against a Atlanta Braves offense rated No. 26 and scoring 3.73 runs per game. The Rays have averaged 8.08 hits per game to date this season, less than the Braves hitters have managed (8.56 per nine innings).
Atlanta brings the No. 21-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Rays's No. 8-ranked defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Atlanta didn't plate a single run in their last outing, shut down by E Ramirez in a losing cause, 2-0, against Tampa Bay on Tuesday.
Next Betting Matchups
Atlanta home to Arizona, Friday, August 14th
Tampa Bay at Texas, Friday, August 14th