Atlanta Braves vs Tampa Bay Rays Prediction & Picks - MLB
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DraftKings has set the over/under at 8.5 runs for Game 2 between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Atlanta Braves.
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The Atlanta Braves have lost 3 of their last 4 games, including back-to-back losses to Philadelphia in Game 4 (0-1) and Tampa Bay in Game 1 (1-7) of the current series. The Braves continue to post strong numbers on the mound with a 3.14 ERA over the last five games. Unfortunately, Atlanta has only averaged 2.6 runs per game on a .188 BA in this five-game stretch,
Meanwhile, the Tampa Bay Rays have won 3 of their last 4 games. Holding an 86-58 record, the Rays still cling to a four-game lead over the 86-62 New York Yankees in the AL East. During their last five games, Tampa Bay has posted a 4.50 ERA and averaged 5.1 runs per game.
Starting Pitchers: Braves RHP Reynaldo Lopez (4-3, 3.64 ERA) vs. Rays RHP Griffin Jax (6-10, 3.82 ERA)
The Matchup: The total has gone OVER in 6 of their last 10 meetings.
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Atlanta Braves vs Tampa Bay Rays Form
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| Teams | Pts | P | W | L |
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0.597 | 144 | 86 | 58 |
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0.586 | 145 | 85 | 60 |
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Atlanta Braves - Tampa Bay Rays Key Points
- The totals have gone OVER in 4 of the Rays' last 5 games
- The totals have gone OVER in 34 of the Rays' 72 last games at home
- The totals have gone OVER in 31 of the Braves' 73 last games at home
- The totals have gone OVER in 5 of the Braves' last 4 interleague home games.
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Our Atlanta Braves vs Tampa Bay Rays Prediction
Key Stats: Both teams are averaging over 4.0 runs per game this season. Over their last five outings, Tampa Bay’s Griffin Jax has posted a 4.81 ERA, and Atlanta’s Reynaldo López has sported a 3.96 ERA.
What to Expect: Again, the total has gone OVER in 6 of their last 8 head-to-head games, and there’s a good chance Game 2’s combined score will go OVER 8.5 runs, especially if Atlanta’s offense suddenly wakes up from its slump.
Jax and López have been decent in their respective starts, but they are not the type of pitchers who will shut down batters and dictate the tone of a match.
Fearless Forecast: Rays 7, Braves 5
Our betting prediction for the Tampa Bay Rays vs. the Atlanta Braves: Over 8.5 games
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