Tampa Bay Rays vs Los Angeles Dodgers Prediction & Betting Tips - MLB

Prediction published on 24/10/2020, 07:01  by Steve Ashfield | Modified on 24/10/2020 at 08:01 in Baseball Predictions

The LA Dodgers lead the World Series by two games to one and this fourth game is one the Tampa Bay Rays need to win. Failure to do so will see the Rays needing to win the three remaining matches. This best-of-seven World Series is the first to be played on a neutral ground, so unlike in previous years, there's no home advantage for one of the teams. The Dodgers got the World Series off to a good start when winning the first match 8-3. However, the Rays hit right back by taking the second 6-4. The third game was a crucial one, which side would get the momentum of a 2-1 lead? It was the Dodgers who did that taking the third match 6-2 and now need just two of the remaining four matches to win the World Series for the first time since 1988. 

Julio Urias is going to be a key factor in this match. The Dodgers will have the pitcher fit and ready for this fourth game. He was highly influential in the deciding match against Atlanta in the League Championship Series and a repeat performance will make the Dodgers favourites to win this game. His form has been good throughout the play-offs with a 0.56 ERA and he's been striking out a fair few batters. The Rays will most likely play Ryan Yarbrough and in his three games this month he's allowed three home runs and three walks, that wouldn't be so great if he did that in this game. Go for the Dodgers to extend their lead to 3-1.