Tampa Bay Rays (71 – 72) at Philadelphia Phillies (85 – 58) is one of the most awaited matches of the MLB season, which will be played on September 9th, 2024, so there is great joy for all MLB lovers. Not only does this game put two teams of different form aspects against each other, but it also acts as a crucial stage for the Rays to make an attempt to end the season under a .500 mark. Scheduled for 6:40 PM ET at the renowned Citizens Bank Park, this match is one of the biggest highlights of the current MLB fixtures, giving some of the best MLB matchup analysis and tips.
Tampa Bay Rays vs. Philadelphia Phillies 9/9/24 Game Info and Odds |
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| When: | Monday, September 9, 2024 at 6:40 PM ET |
| Where: | Citizens Bank Park |
| Watch: | BSSUN, NBCSP, MLB.TV |
| Rays odds: | +165 |
| Phillies odds: | -200 |
| Total Line: | 8 |
Tampa Bay Rays (71-72) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (85-58)
With their win-loss record hovering around .500, the Tampa Bay Rays have remained this far in the season despite the constant wind of inconsistency blowing through the team. Their recent form includes a decent run, having won 4 of their last six games. A look at their last five games shows a team learning to win narrow margins, for example, the wins against Baltimore, where they won 2-0 and 7-1 due to a bucket of runs scoring but lost some games to Minnesota.
| Tampa Bay Rays Last 5 Games | |||
| Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
| Sep 8, 2024 | BAL | 2-0 | W |
| Sep 7, 2024 | BAL | 7-1 | W |
| Sep 6, 2024 | BAL | 0-2 | L |
| Sep 5, 2024 | MIN | 3-4 | L |
| Sep 4, 2024 | MIN | 9-4 | W |
On the other hand, the Philadelphia Phillies have proven to be tough, especially when playing at home, as reflected by their 9-3 SU in their last 12 games played at Citizens Bank Park. Their last five games, however, tell a different story with some unexpected blows, such as their shocking loss to Miami 1-10. However, this team has always followed with strong victories such as 16 to 2 wins.
| Philadelphia Phillies Last 5 Games | |||
| Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
| Sep 8, 2024 | MIA | 1-10 | L |
| Sep 7, 2024 | MIA | 5-9 | L |
| Sep 6, 2024 | MIA | 16-2 | W |
| Sep 5, 2024 | MIA | 5-2 | W |
| Sep 4, 2024 | TOR | 4-2 | W |
Cole Sulser (0-0, 4.35 ERA) vs. Cristopher Sanchez (10-9, 3.45 ERA)
Cole Sulser has been quite effective for the Rays this season, having neither won a single game nor lost one, but does issue the 4.35 earned run average. Due to this little grace period that he has had this season, one can tell that he has inconsistency but with some form of promise, which is a result of his few innings pitched, and the high Earned runs average. Sulser will have a tough assignment, especially against the strong batters of the Phillies; whatever stroker surrendering walks praise, he will have to do it.
In contrast, Cristopher Sanchez is a much better and more reliable pitcher for the Phillies as he churned a 10-9 campaign with a more positive 3.45 earned run average over 159 innings pitched. He has proven to be a key factor in managing the games for the Phillies this season, carefully reducing the runs, and this perhaps will give him some advantage in this pitching battle.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Philadelphia Phillies -200, Total Odds: 8
The betting odds favor the Phillies considerably and this could be as they have had a better overall season and will also play at home. 8 is a total that should be high enough to capture most of the hatemongering tendencies of both sides.
Tampa Bay Rays Betting Trends
It is one thing to suggest Tampa Bay has exhibited a pretty good level of road performance given a 5-2 SU in the last 7 games in Philadelphia. This is the kind of trend that would see daring bettors backing the Rays with an appetizing +165 moneyline.
Philadelphia Phillies Betting Trends
Given the records of Philadelphia at home and their trend of going OVER averages, especially against AL East teams, they look a safe bet. Also, Philadelphia’s recent high-scoring affairs again paved the way for the OVER bet.
Tampa Bay Rays vs. Philadelphia Phillies 9/9/24 Betting Picks
Considering the present form and past oppositions, it looks like the Phillies are on their way to take advantage of the home ground, despite their occasional downslide against Miami. This volatility in the performance of the Rays does not make them an ideal club to clear this bet, more so with Sulser’s lack of experience this season. The recommendation is directed towards Philadelphia to cover the spread, only possibly taking an OVER bet on the total points.
Based on the handicapper predictions today, if the Rays do not win on any day, it is likely that they will dramatically underperform, which is why the safest wager is still on the Phillies winning at home. The exciting proposition bets on the individual players, more especially on strikeouts and home runs, should be available due to the nature of the pitchers’ profiles.