Athletics at Rays Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for July 1
The Athletics won game one of the series after Lawrence Butler tripled on a sharp line drive. Both Max Muncy and Max Schuemann scored giving the Athletics a 6-4 lead.
Let's dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.
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Game details & how to watch Athletics at Rays
Date: Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Time: 7:05PM EST
Site: George M. Steinbrenner Field
City: Tampa, FL
Network/Streaming: FanDuel Sports Network Sun, NBCSCA, KVVU Fox 5
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Odds for the Athletics at the Rays
The latest odds as of Tuesday:
Moneyline: Athletics (+140), Rays (-166)
Spread: Rays -1.5
Total: 8.0 runs
Probable starting pitchers for Athletics at Rays
Pitching matchup for July 1, 2025: Jeffrey Springs vs. Shane Baz
Athletics: Jeffrey Springs, (6-6, 4.30 ERA)
Last outing (Detroit Tigers, 6/26): 5.0 Innings Pitched, 3 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 3 StrikeoutsRays: Shane Baz, (8-3, 4.37 ERA)
Last outing (Kansas City Royals, 6/26): 8.0 Innings Pitched, 0 Earned Runs Allowed, 3 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 9 Strikeouts
Athletics: Jeffrey Springs, (6-6, 4.30 ERA)
Last outing (Detroit Tigers, 6/26): 5.0 Innings Pitched, 3 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 3 Strikeouts
Rays: Shane Baz, (8-3, 4.37 ERA)
Last outing (Kansas City Royals, 6/26): 8.0 Innings Pitched, 0 Earned Runs Allowed, 3 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 9 Strikeouts
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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Athletics at Rays
With Shane Baz starting the Rays have won 8 of their last 9 games
In his last 5 home starts on the mound the Rays pitcher Shane Baz has an ERA of 8.39
With Shane Baz starting the Rays have covered in 4 of their last 5 games to return 1.81 units
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Expert picks & predictions for tonight's game between the Athletics and the Rays
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Tuesday's game between the Athletics and the Rays:
Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Tampa Bay Rays on the Moneyline.
Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Athletics at +1.5.
Total: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Game Total of 8.0.
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