Philadelphia Phillies Open as Moneyline Underdog vs the Tampa Bay Rays

A key battle on the MLB betting odds menu sees the visiting Tampa Bay Rays dueling the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday at Citizens Bank Park.

It's a pitching duel between Adam Morgan for the Philadelphia Phillies (1-2 on the year) and Jake Odorizzi for Tampa Bay Rays (5-6 so far).

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Those going with the Philadelphia Phillies in this one found them listed on the odds board as moneyline underdogs of 139 at Sportsbook for Wednesday's contest. The betting total was hovering near 8.5 at Sportsbook.

Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 3.5-2.9 result in favor of the Rays. 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

Philadelphia (33-63) will face the 48-48 Rays in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Philadelphia vs Tampa Bay injuries news.

This game puts the Philadelphia Phillies, most recently No. 28 in Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings, up against the Tampa Bay Rays, who rate a No. 27 in the latest survey.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Philadelphia Phillies No. 29-ranked scoring average of 3.44 runs per game, against a Tampa Bay Rays offense rated No. 27 and scoring 3.55 runs per game. The Phillies have averaged 8.32 hits per game to date this season, more than the Rays hitters have managed (7.85 per nine innings).

Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Philadelphia has the No. 29-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Rays own the No. 8 mark in runs allowed.