Braves vs. Rays Prediction
With Spencer Strider set to oppose Taj Bradley in the pitching matchup, what’s the top play for Saturday night’s Braves-Rays matchup from Tropicana Field at 7:15 p.m. ET?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
977 Atlanta Braves (-145) at 978 Tampa Bay Rays (+125); o/u 8.5
7:15 p.m. ET, Saturday, July 8, 2023
Tropicana Field, Tampa, FL
Braves vs. Rays Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our MLB Public Betting Page shows that 56% of bets are on the Braves’ moneyline. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
Atlanta Braves DFS SPIN
Sean Murphy homered to plate both Braves runs Friday in a 2-1 victory over the Rays. Murphy’s homer trumped Wander Franco’s solo shot. The Braves had just one other hit tonight, a Matt Olsen single. They won despite have four fewer hits, two fewer walks and 10 more offensive strikeouts than the Rays.
Tampa Bay Rays DFS SPIN
Luke Raley was not in the Rays’ lineup for Friday’s series opener against the Braves. It’s worth noting that Raley isn’t in Tampa Bay’s lineup for the second straight game, despite the presence of veteran right-hander Charlie Morton on the mound. It’s possible he’s dealing with some type of injury situation. The 28-year-old slugger has homered three times in his last six games dating back to June 29. It’ll be Harold Ramírez at designated hitter on Friday night.
Braves vs. Rays MLB Betting Trends
Over is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings
Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Tampa Bay
Under is 7-3 in Braves last 10 overall
Under is 4-1 in Rays last 5 home games
Braves vs. Rays MLB BETTING PREDICTION
The Braves are 11-1 in their last 12 games versus a team with a winning record, are 8-1 in their last nine interleague games and are 5-1 in their last six road games. Atlanta has also won 43 of its 60 games after allowing two runs or less in its previous contest, is 45-20 in its last 65 games overall and is 38-17 in its last 55 games when facing a right-handed starter.
MLB BETTING PREDICTION: ATLANTA BRAVES -145