Los Angeles Dodgers vs Tampa Bay Rays 5/27/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
The Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, will host Game 2 of an interleague three-game series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the league’s best Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday afternoon.
The LA Dodgers dropped to 31-21 overall and split the first 28 games away from home after losing the recent two road contests, but stayed on top of the NL West with 1.5 games ahead of Arizona in second place on the season.
The Dodgers lost six of the last ten matches, including five road outings and the series opener versus the Rays at 3-9 on Friday.
LA’s starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard (1-4, 6.27 ERA) took the loss for the Dodgers after surrendering six earned runs and one free walk while striking out three batters in 6.0 frames.
First baseman Freddie Freeman batted an average of.325 with a team-high 66 hits and an on-base percentage of .399, while third baseman Max Muncy contributed a team-leading 15 home runs and 35 runs batted in leading the LA Dodgers for the season.
The Los Angeles Dodgers management will give the ball to left-handed starter Clayton Kershaw to start game 2 on Saturday.
The Southpaw thrower is 6-4 for the year with an ERA of 2.98, a solid 1.10 WHIP, and 69 strikeouts in 57.1 innings of work.
The totals went over in five of the LA Dodgers’ last six outings, while the Dodgers are 2-4 SU in their last six matches.
The totals went over in 4 of the LA Dodgers’ last 5 road games and in 8 of the Dodgers’ last 9 contests when playing on the road against Tampa Bay.
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Los Angeles Dodgers vs Tampa Bay Rays Predictions 5/27/2023
The Tampa Bay Rays will continue their dominance at home when they host the Los Angeles Dodgers in game 2 of a series on Saturday afternoon.
Tampa Bay raised their overall standing to 38-15 and improved their home record to 25-5 after winning their last three home contests while staying on top of the league and the tough AL East with four games ahead of Baltimore in second place.
The Rays won four of the last five home contests, including a massive 9-3 victory over the Dodgers last night.
On Friday, relief pitcher Cooper Criswell (1-1, 6.46 ERA) earned the victory for Tampa Bay with one earned run and three free walks allowed but struck out four batters in 4.0 frames pitched in relief.
First baseman Yandy Diaz averages.322 at the plate with a team-leading 11 home runs and an on-base percentage of.425 in leading the Rays.
Left fielder Randy Arozarena contributed a team-high 39 runs batted in, while shortstop Wander Franco pitched in 57 hits for Tampa Bay.
On Saturday, the Tampa Bay Rays management will counter with righty Tyler Glasnow to start game 2 against the LA Dodgers. The right-handed thrower was 0-0 with a stunning 1.35 ERA and 10 strikeouts in his starts last season.
The totals went over in seven of Tampa Bay’s last seven contests, while the Rays are 4-1 SU in their last five games played.
The totals went over in nine of Tampa Bay’s last 11 outings versus the Los Angeles Dodgers and in five of the Rays’ last five home matches.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Tampa Bay Rays The MLB pick for this contest is Los Angeles +125. The Dodgers will dominate this matchup on the road with a better starter on the mound.
LA’s Clayton Kershaw had issues in his last start but posted a strong 2.98 ERA and will be facing a starter in his season debut.
Tampa Bay’s Tyler Glasnow has not tossed a ball since last season, with only three appearances in 2022. The Los Angeles Dodgers will win 5-3.
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Los Angeles Dodgers vs Tampa Bay Rays 5/27/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
MLB Starting Time: 4:10 PM ET
Location: Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida
Date: Saturday, May 27, 2023
TV: BSSE, SNLA
MLB Odds/Pont Spread: Los Angeles Dodgers -125
MLB Totals: 7.0