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Milwaukee Brewers vs Tampa Bay Rays Prediction 5-1-24 Picks

Tampa Bay Rays (14-17) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (18-11)
May 1, 2024 1:10 pm EDT
The Line: Milwaukee Brewers +106 / Tampa Bay Rays -125; Over/Under: +8.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Milwaukee Brewers vs Tampa Bay Rays Prediction for this MLB game on Wednesday, May 1st at American Family Field.

Rays Have Been Disappointing This Season

The Rays have been nothing but a disappointment this season and coming into this game they sit with a 14-17 record overall. The pitching wasn’t good giving up eight runs and they are going to need the pitching to be a lot better here. The Rays are averaging 3.9 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.93 runs per game. The offense is ranked 22nd in the league while the pitching is ranked 25th. They currently have a run differential of -1.03. This is a team that had high expectations for the season but so far they have been mostly a disappointment. Isaac Paredes has hit seven home runs and driven in 17 RBIs. 

Will Eflin Be Better Here?

Getting the start for the Rays will be Zach Eflin who sits with a 1-3 record and an ERA of 4.08. In the last game against the Chicago White Sox, he went six innings giving up nine hits and five runs. 

Brewers Dominate on Tuesday

The Brewers on Tuesday used strong offense, putting up eight runs on the way to the victory. Willy Adames hit a three run home run, and he finished with four runs total driven in. Freddy Peralta had a strong game on the mound finishing with seven strikeouts. The Brewers are averaging 5.07 runs, while their pitching is giving up 4.61 runs per game. The offense is ranked 6th in the league, while the pitching is ranked 27th.

The Batting for the Brewers Has Been Impressive

  They are batting .255 as a team, which is 4th in the league. Isaac Paredes has hit seven home runs and driven in 17 RBIs. Getting the start for the Brewers will be Colin Rea who sits with a 2-0 record and an ERA of 3.25. In the last game against the New York Yankees, he went six innings, giving up four hits and five runs. 

Milwaukee Brewers Team Facts

  • The Brewers have won each of their last seven day games against teams that held a losing record.
  • The Brewers have covered the run line each of their last seven day games against teams that held a losing record.
  • The Brewers have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last three day games against American League opponents.
  • The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Brewers’ last nine home games against AL East opponents.

Tampa Bay Rays Team Facts

  • The underdogs have won seven of the Rays’ last eight games.
  • The Rays have failed to cover the run line in each of their last 10 games as favorites.
  • The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Rays’ last four games as favorites.
  • The Rays have trailed after 3 innings in four of their last five games as favorites against NL Central opponents.
  • The Rays have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last five games as favorites.

Milwaukee Brewers vs Tampa Bay Rays Prediction

Both of these pitchers weren’t exactly elite in the last game, and that is going to continue again here. Eflin gave up five runs in his last start, while Rea gave up five runs in six innings. The Rays are Brewers are both going to have no issue running up the score here, and that is going to be the difference here, as this game is going to be a shootout. This game is going to be a shootout, and the over is going to cash. 

Shane Mickle's Free Pick: Over

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Shane Mickle

Sports is about all Shane knows in this life! He has a passion for sports and writing, which makes working for Sportschatplace a perfect job for him! If you find him cheering for a team it's usually a Minnesota team, or the Kansas Jayhawks!

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