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The Tampa Bay Rays are at home for Game 2 of the AL Wild Card Series against the Texas Rangers on Wednesday 3:08 PM ET at Tropicana Field. The Rangers have a 1-0 series lead. Zach Eflin (16-8) will start for the Rays, and Nathan Eovaldi (12-5) for the Rangers.
Oddsmakers have made the Rays a decent moneyline favorite (-157) at home over the Rangers (+130). The contest has an over/under set at 8.
Rays vs. Rangers Odds
Run Line
Tampa Bay Rays (-1.5)
Moneyline
Rays (-157)
Total
8 Runs (Over: -107, Under: -114)
When, Where, at What Time is Rays vs. Rangers
- Game Day: Wednesday, October 4, 2023
- Game Time: 3:08 PM ET
- TV Channel: ABC
- Location: St. Petersburg, Florida
- Stadium: Tropicana Field
Rays Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Adam | 15-Day Injured List | Left Oblique |
| Shane McClanahan | 60-Day Injured List | Forearm |
| Drew Rasmussen | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Jeffrey Springs | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Calvin Faucher | 60-Day Injured List | Biceps |
| Garrett Cleavinger | 60-Day Injured List | Knee |
| Shane Baz | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Greg Jones | 60-Day Injured List | Hamstring |
| Wander Franco | Restricted List | Personal |
Rangers Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Jon Gray | 15-Day Injured List | Wrist |
| Jacob deGrom | 60-Day Injured List | Elbow |
| Ian Kennedy | 60-Day Injured List | Rotator Cuff |
| Brad Miller | 60-Day Injured List | Hamstring |
| Jake Odorizzi | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
| Brett Martin | 60-Day Injured List | Shoulder |
Last Time Out: Rays and Rangers
Yesterday, the Rangers picked up a 4-0 victory over the Rays, with Jordan Montgomery (7.0 IP, 0 R, 6 H, 5 K) registering the win for the Rangers. Evan Carter went 2-for-2 with two doubles to lead the offense. Tyler Glasnow (5.0 IP, 3 R, 6 H, 8 K) took the loss for the Rays.
Betting Trends
Rays Betting Records and Team Stats
This season, the Rays have been favored 132 times and won 86, or 65.2%, of those games. Tampa Bay has entered 73 games this season favored by -157 or more and is 53-20 in those contests. The sportsbooks’ moneyline implies a 61.1% chance of a victory for the Rays. So far this season, Tampa Bay and its opponents have hit the over in 89 of their 163 games with a total. The Rays are 90-73-0 against the spread in their 163 chances this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yandy Díaz | 137 | .330 (4) | .410 (3) | .522 (10) | 3.7% (55) | 15.7% (23) | 10.8% (30) |
| Isaac Paredes | 141 | .250 (96) | .352 (35) | .488 (28) | 5.4% (15) | 18.2% (41) | 10.2% (40) |
| Randy Arozarena | 151 | .255 (85) | .365 (19) | .426 (82) | 3.5% (65) | 23.9% (101) | 12.2% (20) |
| Josh Lowe | 130 | .292 (12) | .335 (57) | .498 (23) | 4% (41) | 24.8% (107) | 6.2% (108) |
| Harold Ramirez | 122 | .313 (-) | .353 (-) | .460 (-) | 2.8% (-) | 18.2% (-) | 5.1% (-) |
Rangers Betting Records and Team Stats
The Rangers have come away with 26 wins in the 53 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season. Texas has a win-loss record of 7-10 when favored by +130 or worse by bookmakers this year. The Rangers have an implied victory probability of 43.5% according to the moneyline set for this matchup. Texas’ games have gone over the total in 84 of their 163 opportunities. The Rangers are 87-76-0 against the spread in their 163 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | 162 | .276 (28) | .348 (39) | .478 (33) | 3.9% (44) | 14.6% (12) | 9.6% (54) |
| Corey Seager | 119 | .325 (5) | .388 (10) | .621 (2) | 6.2% (8) | 16.4% (27) | 9.1% (64) |
| Adolis García | 148 | .245 (106) | .328 (68) | .508 (18) | 6.2% (8) | 27.7% (121) | 10.3% (36) |
| Nate Lowe | 161 | .262 (66) | .360 (24) | .414 (95) | 2.3% (113) | 22.8% (90) | 12.8% (16) |
| Jonah Heim | 128 | .260 (73) | .319 (90) | .442 (69) | 3.6% (61) | 19.2% (53) | 8% (83) |
Rays vs. Rangers Picks and Predictions
Our recommended pick for this matchup is the Rays to pick up the win (-157 on the moneyline), while we project the total score will go over the total (8 runs).