Rays vs. Rockies Prediction, Odds, Picks - March 28

The Tampa Bay Rays and Colorado Rockies will play on Opening Day at George M. Steinbrenner Field at 4:10 p.m. ET, with Ryan Pepiot and Kyle Freeland the starting pitchers. The Rays are -215 moneyline favorites in this matchup with the Rockies (+176). Tampa Bay (-1.5) is the favorite on the run line. The over/under is 8 runs for the matchup (with -114 odds on the over and -106 odds to go under).

Here's everything you need to know from a betting perspective on the Rays-Rockies game, regarding the run line, moneyline and total, plus expert picks.

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Rays vs. Rockies Game Information & Odds

• When: Friday, March 28, 2025 at 4:10 p.m. ET
• Where: George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida
• How to Watch on TV: FDSSUN and COLR

Rays vs. Rockies Prediction

• Score Prediction: Rays 6, Rockies 3
• Total Prediction: Over 8 runs
• Win Probabilities: Rays 63%, Rockies 37%

Rays vs. Rockies Betting Insights

• The Rays were favored on the moneyline 68 total times last season. They went 36-32 in those games.
• Tampa Bay had a record of 1-3 when playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -215 or shorter last year (25%).
• Based on this matchup's moneyline, the Rays' implied win probability is 68.3%.
• The Rockies were underdogs in 158 games last season and won 59 (37.3%) of those contests.

Rays Player Insights

• Yandy Diaz finished last season with a .281 average and 65 RBI.
• Brandon Lowe finished with a .473 SLG and 21 homers while driving in 58 runs.
• Christopher Morel slugged 21 homers last season while driving in 60 runs.
• Jose Caballero collected 100 hits, posted an OBP of .283 and a .347 SLG.

Rays Team Props

Rockies Player Insights

• Brenton Doyle hit .260 a season ago with 24 doubles, four triples, 23 home runs and 46 walks.
• Ezequiel Tovar hit 26 home runs with 78 runs batted in while batting .269.
• Ryan McMahon hit .242 last season with 28 doubles, 20 home runs and 69 walks.
• Mike Toglia hit .218 with 14 doubles, three triples, 25 home runs and 54 walks.

Rockies Team Props

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