Philadelphia Sends Aaron Nola vs Nathan Karns in Tampa Bay Rays vs Phillies Game

The Philadelphia Phillies host Tampa Bay on Tuesday, looking to pick up a win and improve their 33-62 mark against the 47-48 Rays in MLB betting odds action at Citizens Bank Park.

Philadelphia sends Aaron Nola out against Nathan Karns for the Tampa Bay Rays in this game. Nola is 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA on the season, while Karns is 4-5 on the year and has a 3.63 ERA.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Those betting on the visitors in this one found the Tampa Bay Rays listed as favorites of -131 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Total bettors saw the number open in the area of 8.5, check for odds updates at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 3.4-2.7 win for the Rays on Tuesday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Tampa Bay Rays vs Philadelphia Phillies Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

33-62 Philadelphia battles the Rays, currently with a 47-48 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Philadelphia vs Tampa Bay injuries news.

The Philadelphia Phillies vs Tampa Bay Rays odds would favor the Rays if the betting lines were set according to our power ranks. Philadelphia is rated No. 28 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Tampa Bay is at No. 27.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Philadelphia Phillies No. 28-ranked scoring average of 3.47 runs per game, against a Tampa Bay Rays offense rated No. 26 and scoring 3.58 runs per game. The Phillies have averaged 8.37 hits per game to date this season, more than the Rays hitters have managed (7.86 per nine innings).

Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Philadelphia has the No. 30-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Rays own the No. 10 mark in runs allowed.