Rays vs. Athletics Insights, Odds, and Picks with Carlos SME!!

The upcoming Tampa Bay Rays vs. Oakland Athletics game on Tuesday at 9:40 p.m. ET is set to highlight some notable offensive players, such as Brandon Lowe and JJ Bleday. The Rays walk into this matchup as the favorites with odds of -120, whereas the Athletics have +101 odds to take home the win. Additionally, Tampa Bay is the run-line favorite at -1.5, and the total is set at 8 runs, with the over at -105 and the under at -117.

Game Day Details

Getting ready for the game? Here’s all you need to know:

• Date and Time: Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 9:40 p.m. ET
• Location: Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California
• How to Watch: NBCS-CA

The moneyline indicates a 54.5% chance of a Rays victory, while the Athletics have an implied victory probability of 49.8%.

Rays’ Recent Betting Performance

The Rays have had an up-and-down recent performance when it comes to betting:

• They’ve been the moneyline favorite in just two of their last 10 games, splitting those with a 1-1 record.
• The total run line has gone over in three of their past 10 games.
• Against the spread, the Rays are 6-4-0 in their last 10 outings.

Athletics’ Recent Stats on Betting

The Athletics have been relatively solid as underdogs:

• They’ve been underdogs in nine out of their last 10 games and compiled a 6-3 record.
• Four of their last 10 games have hit the over on totals.
• When it comes to the spread, they are also 6-4-0 in their last 10 games.

Key Players to Watch

Tampa Bay Rays

• Yandy Diaz: Leads the team with 54 RBIs and a .273 batting average.
• Christopher Morel: Tops the Rays with 20 home runs.
• Brandon Lowe: Batting .252 with 15 doubles, two triples, 16 homers, and 29 walks.

Oakland Athletics

• Brent Rooker: With 29 home runs and 83 RBIs, he’s the top performer and has a batting average of .289.
• JJ Bleday: Has a mixed bag of stats with a .245 average, 33 doubles, four triples, 16 homers, and 53 walks.
• Shea Langeliers: Batting .226 with 15 doubles, two triples, and 22 home runs.

Betting Insights – What to Watch

Ready to make an informed bet? Check out these insights before you decide:

SME’S 3 Betting Insights

• Rays as Favorites: This season, the Rays have been the favorites 59 times, winning 30 of those games, which translates to a 50.8% win rate.
• Odds for -120 Favorites: When favored by -120 or higher, Tampa Bay has a record of 25-20, amounting to a 55.6% success rate.
• Athletics as Underdogs: The Athletics have played as underdogs 109 times, winning 42 of those matchups, giving them a win rate of 38.5%.

The moneyline indicates a 54.5% chance of a Rays victory, while the Athletics have an implied victory probability of 49.8%.

That’s your primer for the Tampa Bay Rays vs. Oakland Athletics game coming up. Use these insights to make your best bet and enjoy what promises to be an exciting game!

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