In this article, we will formulate a Rays vs Rangers betting prediction for this MLB showdown on Tuesday, April 2nd at Tropicana Field We will take a look at:
-The Texas Rangers 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 New York Rangers and Tampa Bay Rays.
Rays Need Better Pitching
The Rays scored three runs on Monday, but the pitching gave up nine runs and that led to the defeat. Ryan Pepiot went 5.2 innings, giving up four hits and six runs. Getting the start for the Rays will be Zach Eflin and this will be his second start of the season. Against the Toronto Blue Jays, Eflin went 5.2 innings, giving up six hits and six runs. Over the last two games, the Rays have given up 18 runs total. Yandy Diaz has hit one home run and driven in five RBIs.
Rangers offense has Confidence
The Rangers’ offense scored nine runs on Monday, and they have a ton of confidence heading into this game. Josh Hung had quite the game, finishing with three hits, one home run and four runs driven in. Adolis Garcia also hit a home run and drove in two RBIs. In this game, the Rangers’ offense is going to need to get out to a fast start. Getting the start for the Rangers will be Andrew Heaney, and last season he finished with a 10-6 record and an ERA of 4.15. The Rangers will meet the Astros and Athletics following this series.
Tampa Bay Rays Team Facts
- The underdogs have won four of the last five games between the Rangers and Rays at Tropicana Field.
- The Rays have failed to cover the run line in each of their last five games as favorites against AL West opponents.
- The Rays have trailed after 7 innings in each of their last five games as favorites against AL West opponents.
- The Rays have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last four night games against AL West opponents that held a winning record.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Rays’ last four night games against AL West opponents.
Texas Rangers Team Facts
- The Rangers have won each of their last 11 games as underdogs.
- The Rangers have covered the run line in each of their last 14 road games.
- The Rangers have led after 7 innings in each of their last 11 games as underdogs.
- The Rangers have led after 3 innings in five of their last six games as underdogs against American League opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Rangers’ last five games against American League opponents.
Rays vs Rangers Betting Prediction
The Rays are going to need better pitching here, but it’s not going to happen. Eflin gave up six runs in his last start, and he’s going to really struggle again here. The Rangers scored nine runs on Monday, and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. The Rays bats are going to have no answer, and the Rangers are going to get the job done here. Back the Rangers on the money line.