In this article, we will formulate an Astros vs Royals prediction for this MLB showdown on Friday, April 12th at Tropicana Field. We will take a look at:
-The San Francisco Giants recent form and recent player performance
-The Tampa Bay Rays recent form and recent player performance
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between the Giants and Rays.
Giants Coming off Series Loss
The Giants are coming off a series loss against the Washington Nationals. In the last game, though, the Giants scored seven runs and that led to the victory. Nick Amhed finished with three hits and two RBIs. San Francisco is averaging 4.08 runs, while their defense is giving up 5.23 runs per game. The offense is ranked 19th in the league, while the defense is ranked 25th in the league. Michael Conforto has scored three goals and added 11 assists. Getting the start for the Giants will be Keaton Winn who sits with an 0-2 record and an ERA of 5.73.
Rays Have Won Two Straight
The Rays are playing well heading into this game, and they have won two games in a row. In the last game against the Los Angeles Angels, the Rays pitching gave up only two runs, and they ended up winning by two. The Rays are averaging 4.23 runs, while their defense is giving up 5.07 runs per game. The offense is ranked 17th in the league, while the defense is ranked 23rd.
Tampa Bay Rays Team Facts
- The Rays have won each of their last 10 night games against NL West opponents that held a losing record.
- The Rays have covered the run line nine of their last 10 night games against NL West opponents that held a losing record.
- The Rays have trailed after 7 innings in each of their last five night games against National League opponents that held a losing record.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the last four games between the Giants and Rays at Tropicana Field.
- The Rays have led after 5 innings in each of their last four night games at Tropicana Field against NL West opponents.
San Francisco Giants Team Facts
- The Giants have lost each of their last seven night games following a win.
- The Giants have failed to cover the run line in each of their last eight games against American League opponents following a win.
- The Giants have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last four night games.
- The Giants have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last six night games.
- The Giants have trailed after 7 innings in each of their last eight road games against American League opponents.
Giants vs Rays Prediction
Winn is on the mound for the Giants, and that is bad news for them. The Rays are averaging 4.23 runs per game, and they are going to have no issue here running up the score here. The Giants pitching is giving up 5.23 urns per game, and it’s going to be a major issue here. The Giants’ offense isn’t going to keep up here, and the Rays will get the job done. Back the Rays on the money line.