Spencer Strider starts for the Atlanta Braves on Saturday at Tropicana Field against Luke Raley and the Tampa Bay Rays. First pitch is at 7:15 PM ET in this second game of a three-game series. The favored Braves have -163 moneyline odds against the underdog Rays, who are listed at +138. Atlanta is a 1.5-run favorite (at +103 odds). The total for the game has been set at 8 runs.
The scheduled starters are Strider (10-2) for the Atlanta Braves, and Taj Bradley (5-4) for the Tampa Bay Rays.
Take a look at everything you need to know from a betting perspective on the Braves-Rays game, from the point spread, moneyline, Over/Under and expert picks (odds via FOX Bet):
Braves vs. Rays Game Information & Odds
- When: Saturday, July 8, 2023 at 7:15 PM ET
- Where: Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida
- How to Watch on TV: FOX
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Run Line | Favorite Run Line Odds | Underdog Run Line Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | -163 | +138 | 8 | -113 | -107 | -1.5 | +103 | -123 |
Braves vs. Rays Betting Insights
- The Braves have entered the game as favorites 76 times this season and won 51, or 67.1%, of those games.
- Atlanta has entered 38 games this season favored by -163 or more and is 29-9 in those contests.
- The Braves have a 62% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.
- The Rays have won in six, or 42.9%, of the 14 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs this year.
- Tampa Bay has played as an underdog of +138 or more just one time this year and came away with a loss in that game.
- The Rays have an implied victory probability of 42% according to the moneyline set by oddsmakers for this matchup.
Braves Recent Betting Performance
- The Braves played as the moneyline favorite for nine of their last 10 games, and they finished 8-1 in those matchups.
- In their last 10 outings (all had set totals), the Braves combined with their opponents to go over the total three times.
- The Braves have an 8-2-0 record against the spread over their past 10 games.
Braves Recent Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 9-1 |
| Runs Per Game | 6.1 |
| HR | 28 |
| ERA | 1.70 |
| K/9 | 8.3 |
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Braves Player Insights
- Ronald Acuna Jr.'s .333 average leads the Braves this year. His resume also includes 21 homers and driven in 54 RBI.
- Including all MLB batters, Acuna ranks second in batting average, third in on-base percentage, and second in slugging.
- Matt Olson has shown off his power as he paces his team with 29 home runs and 70 RBI.
- Olson is second in home runs and second in RBI on the year.
- Olson heads into this game looking for his third game in a row with a hit. In his last five games he is batting .333 with a double, a home run, four walks and two RBI.
- Ozzie Albies has 15 doubles, two triples, 22 home runs and 25 walks while hitting .263.
- Austin Riley is hitting .267 with 17 doubles, 16 home runs and 31 walks.
Braves Team Props
| Hits O/U | Total Bases O/U | HR O/U | RBI O/U | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | 0.5 (-238) | 1.5 (+100) | 0.5 (+225) | 0.5 (+115) |
| Michael Harris II | 0.5 (-213) | 1.5 (+135) | 0.5 (+550) | 0.5 (+190) |
| Ozzie Albies | 1.5 (+195) | 1.5 (+105) | 0.5 (+400) | 0.5 (+135) |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | 1.5 (+155) | 1.5 (-125) | 0.5 (+300) | 0.5 (+130) |
| Austin Riley | 0.5 (-278) | 1.5 (+100) | 0.5 (+360) | 0.5 (+125) |
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Rays Recent Betting Performance
- The Rays have played as underdogs in three of their past 10 games and won one of those contests.
- In their last 10 games with a total, the Rays and their opponents have failed to hit the over five times.
- The Rays are 4-6-0 ATS over their last 10 games.
Rays Recent Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 3-7 |
| Runs Per Game | 4.4 |
| HR | 12 |
| ERA | 4.35 |
| K/9 | 10.3 |
Rays Player Insights
- Wander Franco has 21 doubles, four triples, 11 home runs and 29 walks while hitting .284.
- Franco's home run total places him 88th in the majors, and he ranks 53rd in RBI.
- Franco has collected a hit in four straight games. During his last five outings he is batting .250 with two home runs and three RBI.
- Yandy Diaz is hitting .316 to lead the lineup.
- Diaz ranks 69th overall in homers and 94th in RBI this year.
- Randy Arozarena has been solid source of run production for the Rays with 16 long balls and 58 runs batted in.
- Isaac Paredes is hitting .262 with 14 doubles, 15 home runs and 33 walks.
Rays Team Props
| Hits O/U | Total Bases O/U | HR O/U | RBI O/U | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wander Franco | 0.5 (-227) | 1.5 (+150) | 0.5 (+750) | 0.5 (+245) |
| Yandy Díaz | 0.5 (-233) | 1.5 (+135) | 0.5 (+550) | 0.5 (+240) |
| Francisco Mejía | 0.5 (-120) | 0.5 (-120) | 0.5 (+800) | 0.5 (+300) |
| Randy Arozarena | 0.5 (-169) | 0.5 (-149) | 0.5 (+475) | 0.5 (+205) |
| Jose Siri | 0.5 (+110) | 0.5 (+110) | 0.5 (+700) | 0.5 (+290) |
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