Tampa Bay Rays vs Cincinnati Reds Prediction & Picks - MLB
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The Cincinnati Reds, 5-1 in their last 6 games, will try to secure another road win in Game 1 of their series against the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday.
Momentum: The Cincinnati Reds have won six of their last eight games, including three games in a row against the Minnesota Twins over the weekend. The Reds are currently the top dog in the NL Central with a 14-8 record.
The Tampa Bay dropped two of three games in their series with the Pittsburgh Pirates. This includes a 3-6 loss in the series finale in which starter Shane McClanahan surrendered four earned runs and eight hits over 4.1 innings.
The Matchup: Cincinnati and Tampa Bay are scheduled in a one-time three-game series starting on Monday. The Reds are 8-4 in their last 12 games against Tampa Bay
Starting Pitchers: Reds RHP Rhett Lowder (2-1, 3.52 ERA) vs. Undecided pitcher
Hot on the Board: The Reds are solid road underdogs at -105 and +158 if they win by at least two runs (-1.5 runs).
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Tampa Bay Rays vs Cincinnati Reds Form
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Tampa Bay Rays and Cincinnati Reds Latest Matches
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Tampa Bay Rays against Cincinnati Reds : Head to Head (H2H)
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Tampa Bay Rays - Cincinnati Reds Key Points
- Cincinnati is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games against Tampa Bay.
- Cincinnati is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games.
- Tampa Bay is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games.
- Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games against an opponent in the National League.
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Our Tampa Bay Rays vs Cincinnati Reds Prediction
Fearless Forecast: The Reds sneak past Tampa Bay 3-2
Cincinnati swept Tampa Bay 3-0 in their lone series last year, outscoring the Rays 15-5 runs across three games. The Reds have posted a terrific 2.15 ERA over their last five games despite allowing the Twins to score four runs in back-to-back games.
Projected starter Rhett Lowder has given up seven runs in his last two starts. He could put the Reds in a bad spot if he falters anew on Monday. Still, the Reds’ bullpen is ready to bail him out again if he underperforms anew. The Reds’ relief pitchers have given opposing hitters headaches this season, posting a 2.31 ERA and surrendering 0.2 home runs per game.
As for the Rays, their pitching has been problematic, especially in the last five games. In this stretch, the starters have yielded a 5.23 ERA while the bullpen has given up a 3.42 ERA.
It could still be a close ballgame. Tampa Bay is 4-2 at home, averaging 4.8 runs per game on a .256 BA. However, it will all boil down to clutch pitching in the late innings, where the Reds have been snatching wins behind their poised bullpen.
Our betting prediction for the Cincinnati Reds vs. the Tampa Bay Rays: The Reds will win.
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