Tampa Bay Rays vs. Los Angeles Dodgers 8/24/24 – The Tampa Bay Rays clash with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday, August 24, 2024 as part of the ongoing MLB season which is set to be a milestone. Playing at their home ground Dodger Stadium, this game is bound to be a major event and features expert premium insights that say it will be an enthralling contest between a well-rounded Rays team and a potent Dodgers lineup.
Tampa Bay Rays vs. Los Angeles Dodgers 8/24/24 Game Info |
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| When: | Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 9:10 PM ET |
| Where: | Dodger Stadium |
| TV: | – |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Tampa Bay Rays (64-64) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (77-52)
They are Tampa Bay Rays, who are standing at .500, up against the dominating Los Angeles Dodgers in a tough road series. However, it has been an up-and-down journey for the Rays who have played well but lost their way. The team’s hitting has been below par with an average of .230 and slugging percentage of .367 even as its pitchers continue to hold opponents to a 3.89 ERA. It is worth noting that these trends are similar to those expected in today’s game between Colorado Rockies and New York Yankees, where offense is likely fluctuate widely during the play.
Conversely, the Dodgers flaunt a robust lineup, marked by a .252 batting average and an impressive .435 slugging percentage, leading to 630 runs scored this season. Their pitchers have maintained a tight 3.73 ERA. This potency resembles the dynamics observed in the Angels vs. Blue Jays game today, emphasizing high-powered offenses that could pivot the outcome of the game.
Taj Bradley (6-8, 3.55 ERA) vs. Clayton Kershaw (2-2, 2.63 ERA)
Tampa Bay’s pitcher Taj Bradley has been resilient in the face of a 3.55 ERA over 101.1 innings with 114 strike outs. Though he doesn’t have many wins to show, his low WHIP of 1.15 suggests that he is able to limit opponent’s chance for scoring, which today’s game should consider as very important. His challenge will be to manage the Dodgers’ heavy hitters and leverage his strikeout ability to keep the game close.
While Clayton Kershaw boasts legendary status and an impressive ERA of 2.63 spanning limited innings this year. He has always been known for his experience and tactical pitching giving the Dodgers a good start in almost every match. Their win therefore would hang on how well he plays tonight by exhibiting self restraint and not walking or hitting any batter at all
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Los Angeles Dodgers -1.5 +122, Total Odds: 8
The current betting odds favor the Dodgers, reflecting their stronger season performance and home advantage. The over/under is set at 8, suggesting a moderately high-scoring game, aligning with both teams’ recent scoring trends.
Tampa Bay Rays Betting Trends
Rays have been a mixed bag in recent outings. While they’ve won three of their last five games, their performance against the spread on the road (32-27) suggests some unpredictability. This combined with their overall .500 record means there could be some value taking them +1.5 especially given their resilience away from home.
Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Trends
The Dodgers, however, have been very strong at home. Their 4-1 mark in the past five games and a less impressive ats record at home (30-34) show some inconsitency but also underline ability to come clutch in key games. They have a solid lineup that is good both offensively and defensively so they are favored to win this game.
Tampa Bay Rays vs. Los Angeles Dodgers 8/24/24 Betting Picks
The Dodgers have a good lineup and pitching, which makes them capable of taking advantage of the Rays’ weaknesses. This does not mean that the Rays are pushovers, so it is unclear who will win this game. I think it will be a tough game but with Tampa Bay covering such a generous spread or even winning outright.
For example, considering both teams seem to play more over games than under games, especially in their home/away splits we might see another high-scoring affair. Moreover, these picks correlate well with MLB top daily picks which usually rely upon over/under trends mirroring recent team records.