Showing posts with label Tampa Bay Rays. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tampa Bay Rays. Show all posts

Sunday, August 7, 2011

MLB Preview: Oakland Athletics vs. Tampa Bay Rays

The Oakland Athletics and the Tampa Bay Rays will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Tropicana Field.

Righthander Trevor Cahill will take the mound for the Athletics to start this game. Cahill is 9-10 this season with a 3.91 ERA.

Cahill's opponent in this one will be David Price. The Rays lefthander has a 3.77 ERA to go along with a 9-10 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Rays listed as 175-moneyline favorites versus the Athletics, while the game's total is sitting at 7½.

In their last action, Oakland was an 8-0 winner on the road against the Rays. Bettors on Oakland at +121 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (8) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Team records: Oakland: 50-63 SU Tampa Bay: 59-53 SU

Oakland most recently: When playing on Sunday are 3-7 Before playing Toronto are 3-7 After playing Tampa Bay are 6-4 After a win are 4-6

Tampa Bay most recently: When playing on Sunday are 7-3 Before playing Kansas City are 3-7 After playing Oakland are 5-5 After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 11 of Oakland's last 13 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay The total has gone OVER in 7 of Oakland's last 10 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games when playing Oakland The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games when playing at home against Oakland The total has gone OVER in 9 of Tampa Bay's last 12 games Tampa Bay is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games

Next up: Oakland at Toronto, Tuesday, August 9 Tampa Bay home to Kansas City, Monday, August 8

MLB Preview: Oakland Athletics vs. Tampa Bay Rays

Thursday, July 28, 2011

American League Preview: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Oakland Athletics

The Tampa Bay Rays will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Thursday when they take on the Oakland Athletics at Overstock.com Coliseum.

Righthander Wade Davis will take the mound for the Rays to start this game. Davis is 7-7 this season with a 4.46 ERA.

Davis's opponent in this one will be Rich Harden. The Athletics righthander has a 4.63 ERA to go along with a 2-1 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Athletics listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Rays, while the game's total is sitting at 7½.

The Rays were a 13-4 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Athletics. That made winners of bettors who got Oakland at +117 on the moneyline, while the total score (17) was good news for OVER bettors.

Current streak: Tampa Bay has lost 3 straight games. Oakland has won 3 straight games.

Team records: Tampa Bay: 53-50 SU Oakland: 47-57 SU

Tampa Bay most recently: When playing on Thursday are 8-2 Before playing Seattle are 6-4 After playing Oakland are 4-6 After a loss are 4-6

Oakland most recently: When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing Minnesota are 4-6 After playing Tampa Bay are 7-3 After a win are 3-7

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games when playing Oakland The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games when playing on the road against Oakland The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games on the road Oakland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home The total has gone OVER in 8 of Oakland's last 9 games The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oakland's last 6 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay

Next up: Tampa Bay at Seattle, Friday, July 29 Oakland home to Minnesota, Friday, July 29

American League Preview: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Oakland Athletics

Thursday, July 21, 2011

AL East Preview: New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays

The New York Yankees and the Tampa Bay Rays will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Tropicana Field.

The Yankees will give the ball to starter CC Sabathia in this one. Lefthander Sabathia is 14-4 this season with a 2.64 ERA.

It'll be James Shields toeing the rubber for the Rays in this contest. Righthander Shields is 8-8 with a 2.60 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 135-moneyline favorites versus the Rays, while the game's total is sitting at 7.

Last time out for New York, they were a 4-0 winner as they battled the Rays on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Yankees at +138 were rewarded, while the 4 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Team records: New York: 57-38 SU Tampa Bay: 51-45 SU

New York most recently: When playing on Thursday are 8-2 Before playing Oakland are 10-0 After playing Tampa Bay are 5-5 After a win are 6-4

Tampa Bay most recently: When playing on Thursday are 5-5 Before playing Kansas City are 4-6 After playing NY Yankees are 6-4 After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 6 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of NY Yankees's last 6 games on the road NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games when playing NY Yankees The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Tampa Bay's last 19 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games when playing at home against NY Yankees Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

Next up: NY Yankees home to Oakland, Friday, July 22 Tampa Bay at Kansas City, Friday, July 22

AL East Preview: New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

MLB Preview: New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Tuesday when they take on the New York Yankees at Tropicana Field.

The Yankees will give the ball to starter Bartolo Colon in this one. Righthander Colon is 6-4 this season with a 3.40 ERA.

Starting this game for the Rays will be Jeremy Hellickson. The righthander has a 3.21 ERA to go along with a 8-7 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 107-moneyline favorites versus the Rays, while the game's total is sitting at 8½.

The Yankees were a 5-4 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Rays. That made winners of bettors who got New York at -138 on the moneyline, while the total score (9) was good news for OVER bettors.

Current streak: New York has won 3 straight games. Tampa Bay has lost 3 straight games.

Team records: New York: 56-37 SU Tampa Bay: 50-44 SU

New York most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing Tampa Bay are 4-6 After playing Tampa Bay are 6-4 After a win are 7-3

Tampa Bay most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 7-3 Before playing NY Yankees are 4-6 After playing NY Yankees are 5-5 After a loss are 5-5

A few trends to consider: NY Yankees are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay NY Yankees are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games The total has gone UNDER in 11 of NY Yankees's last 16 games The total has gone OVER in 17 of NY Yankees's last 25 games when playing Tampa Bay The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games at home The total has gone OVER in 17 of Tampa Bay's last 25 games when playing NY Yankees The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing NY Yankees

Next up: Tampa Bay home to NY Yankees, Wednesday, July 20

MLB Preview: New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays

Saturday, July 9, 2011

MLB Preview: Tampa Bay Rays vs. New York Yankees

The Tampa Bay Rays and the New York Yankees will both be trying to pick up a win on Saturday when they battle at Yankee Stadium.

The Rays will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander David Price in this game. Price has a 8-7 record and a 3.56 ERA this season.

The Yankees will counter Price with AJ Burnett. Righthander Burnett has a 4.12 ERA to go along with a 8-7 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Yankees listed as 116-moneyline favorites versus the Rays, while the game's total is sitting at 8½.

Tampa Bay won its last outing, a 5-1 result against the Yankees on July 7. Bettors who backed the Rays at +170 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (6) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Current streak: Tampa Bay has won 2 straight games. New York has lost 2 straight games.

Team records: Tampa Bay: 49-39 SU New York: 51-35 SU

A few trends to consider: Tampa Bay6-2-1 SU in its last 9 games on the road Tampa Bay4-1-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing NY Yankees NY Yankees11-3-1 SU in their last 15 games at home NY Yankees15-7-1 SU in their last 23 games NY Yankees are 1-3-1 SU in their last 5 games ,when playing at home against Tampa Bay NY Yankees are 1-4-1 SU in their last 6 games ,

Next up: NY Yankees home to Tampa Bay, Sunday, July 10

MLB Preview: Tampa Bay Rays vs. New York Yankees

Thursday, July 7, 2011

Bodog Has Posted Lots of Derek Jeter Odds as Yankees Host Rays

Plenty of Derek Jeter Odds as Yankees Host Rays

The New York Yankees are sitting content in the American League East, atop not only their division but the entire league heading into the final series of the season's first half. There's a reason they're always a popular choice when it comes to MLB betting.

With a four-game set scheduled in Tampa Bay for the weekend leading up to the All-Star Game, all eyes will be on the Bronx Bombers as they look fortify their case as the league's dominant team - not far behind are the division rival Boston Red Sox.

But despite all the potential playoff drama in the series, it's one player in particular garnering the brunt of the attention these days: shortstop Derek Jeter in his quest for 3,000 hits.

There's still time to enter in the Draw for Jeter's Jackpot.

He's been subpar in 64 games with the club throughout the 2011 season thus far, but that hasn't stopped him from coming within striking distance of the legendary milestone. Already the glorified franchise's hits leader, Jeter can become one of just 28 players to reach the lofty plateau.

Will he break the mark in the series against the Rays? Tampa Bay isn't exactly what one would consider an easy opponent - let alone four times in a row.

Though they've had ups and downs over the course of the past few years, there's no denying that the Yankees - the 2009 champions - will always factor into the discussion of who will win the title. Through the first few months of the 2011 campaign it seems they've made an excellent case for being there. According to Bodog's online sportsbook, they have 6/1 odds of winning the World Series this fall.

Will the pressure of the looming milestone throw the Yankees off track in their series against the Rays?

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Thursday, June 16, 2011

MLB Preview: Boston Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Thursday when the Boston Red Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays meet at Tropicana Field.

The Red Sox will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Clay Buchholz in this game. Buchholz has a 5-3 record and a 3.59 ERA this season.

Buchholz's opponent in this one will be David Price. The Rays lefthander has a 3.51 ERA to go along with a 7-5 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Rays listed as 117-moneyline favorites versus the Red Sox, while the game's total is sitting at 7½.

Last time out for Boston, they were a 3-0 winner as they battled the Rays on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Red Sox at -130 were rewarded, while the 3 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Team records: Boston: 40-27 SU Tampa Bay: 36-32 SU

Boston most recently: When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing Milwaukee are 3-3 After playing Tampa Bay are 3-7 After a win are 8-2

Tampa Bay most recently: When playing on Thursday are 7-3 Before playing Florida are 3-7 After playing Boston are 8-2 After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay Boston is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games Boston is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 10 of Boston's last 14 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing at home against Boston Tampa Bay is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Boston Tampa Bay is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing Boston The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Tampa Bay's last 16 games at home

Next up: Boston home to Milwaukee, Friday, June 17 Tampa Bay home to Florida, Friday, June 17

MLB Preview: Boston Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

MLB Preview: Boston Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays

The division rival Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays are set to renew hostilities on Wednesday when they meet at Tropicana Field.

The Red Sox will trot Josh Beckett out to the mound in this one. Righthander Beckett has a 5-2 record and a 2.06 ERA this season.

The Rays will counter Beckett with Jeremy Hellickson. Righthander Hellickson has a 3.03 ERA to go along with a 7-4 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 127-moneyline favorites versus the Rays, while the game's total is sitting at 7½.

Boston lost its last outing, a 4-0 result against the Rays on June 14. Bettors who backed the Rays at -124 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (4) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Team records: Boston: 39-27 SU Tampa Bay: 36-31 SU

Boston most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 4-6 Before playing Tampa Bay are 4-6 After playing Tampa Bay are 2-8 After a loss are 5-5

Tampa Bay most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 7-3 Before playing Boston are 4-6 After playing Boston are 9-1 After a win are 3-7

A few trends to consider: Boston is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games Boston is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay The total has gone OVER in 10 of Boston's last 13 games Tampa Bay is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Boston The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games when playing at home against Boston Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Boston Tampa Bay is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games

Next up: Tampa Bay home to Boston, Thursday, June 16

MLB Preview: Boston Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

MLB Preview: Boston Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays

If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Tuesday when the Boston Red Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays meet at Tropicana Field.

Tim Wakefield will be the starting pitcher for the Red Sox on this day. Righthander Wakefield is 3-1 this season with a 4.89 ERA.

The Rays will counter Wakefield with James Shields. Righthander Shields has a 2.85 ERA to go along with a 5-4 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Rays listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Red Sox, while the game's total is sitting at 8½.

Last time out for Boston, they were a 14-1 winner as they battled the Blue Jays on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Red Sox at -178 were rewarded, while the 15 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

In their last action, Tampa Bay was a 2-1 loser on the road against the Tigers. Bettors on Detroit at -116 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Current streak: Boston has won 9 straight games.

Team records: Boston: 39-26 SU Tampa Bay: 35-31 SU

Boston most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 6-4 Before playing Tampa Bay are 3-7 After playing Toronto are 7-3 After a win are 9-1

Tampa Bay most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing Boston are 5-5 After playing Detroit are 6-4 After a loss are 7-3

A few trends to consider: Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 10 of Boston's last 12 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games on the road Tampa Bay is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Boston The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing Boston The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing at home against Boston Tampa Bay is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games when playing Boston

Next up: Tampa Bay home to Boston, Wednesday, June 15

MLB Preview: Boston Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays

Monday, June 6, 2011

MLB Preview: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Los Angeles Angels

The Tampa Bay Rays and the Los Angeles Angels will both be trying to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Angel Stadium.

The Rays will give the ball to starter David Price in this one. Lefthander Price is 6-5 this season with a 3.52 ERA.

Starting this game for the Angels will be Tyler Chatwood. The righthander has a 3.64 ERA to go along with a 3-2 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Rays listed as 136-moneyline favorites versus the Angels, while the game's total is sitting at 7½.

Tampa Bay lost its last outing, a 9-6 result against the Mariners on June 5. Bettors who backed the Mariners at -143 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (15) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Last time out for Los Angeles, they were a 5-3 loser as they battled the Yankees at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Yankees at -116 were rewarded, while the 8 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Current streak: Los Angeles has lost 2 straight games.

Team records: Tampa Bay: 30-29 SU Los Angeles: 30-31 SU

Tampa Bay most recently: When playing on Monday are 5-5 Before playing LA Angels are 6-4 After playing Seattle are 6-4 After a loss are 5-5

Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Monday are 6-4 Before playing Tampa Bay are 3-7 After playing NY Yankees are 4-6 After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider: Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against LA Angels The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games on the road Tampa Bay is 5-15 SU in their last 20 games when playing on the road against LA Angels Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games LA Angels are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay LA Angels are 15-5 SU in their last 20 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay LA Angels are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games at home LA Angels are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games

Next up: LA Angels home to Tampa Bay, Tuesday, June 7

MLB Preview: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Los Angeles Angels

Saturday, May 28, 2011

MLB Preview: Cleveland Indians vs. Tampa Bay Rays

The Cleveland Indians will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Saturday when they take on the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field.

The Indians will give the ball to starter Carlos Carrasco in this one. Righthander Carrasco is 3-2 this season with a 5.16 ERA.

It'll be James Shields toeing the rubber for the Rays in this contest. Righthander Shields is 5-2 with a 2.00 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Rays listed as 178-moneyline favorites versus the Indians, while the game's total is sitting at 7½.

Cleveland lost its last outing, a 5-0 result against the Rays on May 27. Bettors who backed the Rays at -175 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Current streak: Cleveland has lost 3 straight games.

Team records: Cleveland: 30-18 SU Tampa Bay: 27-23 SU

Cleveland most recently: When playing on Saturday are 3-7 Before playing Tampa Bay are 3-7 After playing Tampa Bay are 3-7 After a loss are 6-4

Tampa Bay most recently: When playing on Saturday are 8-2 Before playing Cleveland are 6-4 After playing Cleveland are 8-2 After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cleveland's last 7 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay The total has gone OVER in 11 of Cleveland's last 16 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland's last 6 games on the road Tampa Bay is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Cleveland Tampa Bay is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Cleveland The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Tampa Bay's last 9 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games when playing at home against Cleveland

Next up: Tampa Bay home to Cleveland, Sunday, May 29

MLB Preview: Cleveland Indians vs. Tampa Bay Rays

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

MLB Preview: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Cleveland Indians

The Tampa Bay Rays will be trying to extend a winning streak on Tuesday when they take on the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field.

The Rays will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Andy Sonnanstine in this game. Sonnanstine has a 0-0 record and a 0.00 ERA this season.

Sonnanstine's opponent in this one will be Josh Tomlin. The Indians righthander has a 2.43 ERA to go along with a 4-1 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Indians listed as 133-moneyline favorites versus the Rays, while the game's total is sitting at 8.

The Rays were a 5-3 winner in their most recent outing on the road against the Orioles. That made winners of bettors who got Tampa Bay at -123 on the moneyline, while the total score (8) was good news for UNDER bettors.

The Indians were a 6-5 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Angels. That made winners of bettors who got Los Angeles at -148 on the moneyline, while the total score (11) was good news for OVER bettors.

Current streak: Tampa Bay has won 4 straight games.

Team records: Tampa Bay: 20-14 SU Cleveland: 22-11 SU

Tampa Bay most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 5-5 Before playing Cleveland are 7-3 After playing Baltimore are 3-7 After a win are 7-3

Cleveland most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 3-7 Before playing Tampa Bay are 4-6 After playing LA Angels are 5-5 After a loss are 6-4

A few trends to consider: Tampa Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road Tampa Bay is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Cleveland The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Tampa Bay's last 10 games when playing Cleveland Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home Cleveland is 18-2 SU in its last 20 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay The total has gone OVER in 5 of Cleveland's last 6 games at home Cleveland is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games

Next up: Cleveland home to Tampa Bay, Wednesday, May 11

MLB Preview: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Cleveland Indians

Monday, April 11, 2011

MLB Preview: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Boston Red Sox

The Tampa Bay Rays and the Boston Red Sox will meet on the field at Fenway Park on Monday in a battle of division rivals.

The Rays will trot Jeremy Hellickson out to the mound in this one. Righthander Hellickson has a 0-1 record and a 4.76 ERA this season.

Starting this game for the Red Sox will be Daisuke Matsuzaka. The righthander has a 5.40 ERA to go along with a 0-1 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Red Sox listed as 151-moneyline favorites versus the Rays, while the game's total is sitting at 9½.

The Rays were a 6-1 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the White Sox. That made winners of bettors who got Chicago at -145 on the moneyline, while the total score (7) was good news for UNDER bettors.

Boston won its last outing, a 4-0 result against the Yankees on April 10. Bettors who backed the Red Sox at +113 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (4) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Current streak: Tampa Bay has lost 2 straight games.

Team records: Tampa Bay: 1-8 SU Boston: 2-7 SU

Tampa Bay most recently: When playing on Monday are 4-6 Before playing Boston are 5-5 After playing Chi White Sox are 4-6 After a loss are 3-7

Boston most recently: When playing on Monday are 8-2 Before playing Tampa Bay are 3-7 After playing NY Yankees are 7-3 After a win are 5-5

A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston The total has gone UNDER in 19 of Tampa Bay's last 22 games The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games on the road Tampa Bay is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing Boston The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 5 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games at home Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home The total has gone OVER in 9 of Boston's last 13 games

Next up: Boston home to Tampa Bay, Tuesday, April 12

MLB Preview: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Boston Red Sox

Thursday, April 7, 2011

MLB Preview: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Chicago White Sox

The Tampa Bay Rays and the Chicago White Sox will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at U.S. Cellular Field.

The Rays will give the ball to starter David Price in this one. Lefthander Price is 0-1 this season with a 5.14 ERA.

The White Sox will counter Price with Edwin Jackson. Righthander Jackson has a 3.00 ERA to go along with a 1-0 record this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the White Sox listed as 134-moneyline favorites versus the Rays, while the game's total is sitting at 8.

Last time out for Tampa Bay, they were a 5-1 loser as they battled the Angels at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Angels at -101 were rewarded, while the 6 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

Chicago won its last outing, a 10-7 result against the Royals on April 6. Bettors who backed the White Sox at +100 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (17) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Current streak: Tampa Bay has lost 5 straight games.

Team records: Tampa Bay: 0-5 SU Chicago: 3-2 SU

Tampa Bay most recently: When playing on Thursday are 5-5 Before playing Chi White Sox are 5-5 After playing LA Angels are 4-6 After a loss are 3-7

Chicago most recently: When playing on Thursday are 5-5 Before playing Tampa Bay are 5-5 After playing Kansas City are 7-3 After a win are 7-3

A few trends to consider: The total has gone UNDER in 16 of Tampa Bay's last 18 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games on the road Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games on the road The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Tampa Bay's last 9 games when playing on the road against Chi White Sox The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi White Sox's last 6 games Chi White Sox are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games at home The total has gone OVER in 12 of Chi White Sox's last 15 games at home The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Chi White Sox's last 9 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay

Next up: Chi White Sox home to Tampa Bay, Friday, April 8

MLB Preview: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Chicago White Sox

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

MLB Preview: Los Angeles Angels vs. Tampa Bay Rays

The Los Angeles Angels will be fighting to snap a losing streak on Tuesday when they take on the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field.

Jered Weaver will be the starting pitcher for the Angels on this day. Righthander Weaver is 1-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA.

It'll be Jeff Niemann toeing the rubber for the Rays in this contest. Righthander Niemann is 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA so far this season.

Oddsmakers currently have the Angels listed as 107-moneyline favorites versus the Rays, while the game's total is sitting at 7½.

Last time out for Los Angeles, they were a 12-9 loser as they battled the Royals on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Royals at -110 were rewarded, while the 21 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

The Rays were a 5-1 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Orioles. That made winners of bettors who got Baltimore at +108 on the moneyline, while the total score (6) was good news for UNDER bettors.

Current streak: Los Angeles has lost 3 straight games. Tampa Bay has lost 3 straight games.

Team records: Los Angeles: 1-3 SU Tampa Bay: 0-3 SU

Los Angeles most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 6-4 Before playing Tampa Bay are 3-7 After playing Kansas City are 4-6 After a loss are 5-5

Tampa Bay most recently: When playing on Tuesday are 4-6 Before playing LA Angels are 6-4 After playing Baltimore are 3-7 After a loss are 4-6

A few trends to consider: LA Angels are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games LA Angels are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games on the road LA Angels are 4-8 SU in their last 12 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games at home Tampa Bay is 8-4 SU in their last 12 games when playing at home against LA Angels Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games

Next up: Tampa Bay home to LA Angels, Wednesday, April 6

MLB Preview: Los Angeles Angels vs. Tampa Bay Rays