The Oakland Athletics will look to improve on a 43-54 record when they take on the Tampa Bay Rays, a key part of the MLB betting odds line up on Saturday.
It's a pitching duel between Kendall Graveman for the Oakland Athletics (6-6 on the year) and Drew Smyly for Tampa Bay Rays (2-11 so far).
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those betting on the visitors in this one found the Tampa Bay Rays listed as underdogs of 104 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Total bettors saw the number open in the area of 8, check for odds updates at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 5.3-3.2 win for the Rays on Saturday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Tampa Bay Rays vs Oakland Athletics Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
43-54 Oakland battles the Rays, currently with a 38-58 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Oakland vs Tampa Bay injuries news.
This game puts the Oakland Athletics, most recently No. 26 in Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings, up against the Tampa Bay Rays, who rate a No. 23 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Oakland Athletics No. 23-rated offense, averaging 4.09 runs per game, against a Tampa Bay Rays defense that ranks No. 17 at 4.59 in runs allowed per game. The Oakland Athletics have averaged 8.53 hits per game so far, more than Tampa Bay Rays batters have averaged on the year (8.15 hits per game).
Comparing defensive stats, Tampa Bay owns the No. 22-rated road mark, allowing 4.77 runs per game on the highway. Oakland, on the other hand, rates No. 25 in scoring at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Tampa Bay lost in extra innings against the Athletics on Friday as Oakland edged them 1-0 at O.co Coliseum.
Next Betting Matchups
Tampa Bay at Oakland, Sunday, July 24th