Tampa Bay Rays vs. Oakland Athletics MLB Preview, Predictions and Game Analysis (Monday, May 2nd, 2022)

The Tampa Bay Rays try to rebound from their last defeat as they take on the Oakland Athletics from the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California. The Bay Rays seem to be struggling with tough competition in the AL East. Tampa Bay is third on the table and will open their first game of a three-game series against the Athletics. Oakland is coming into this game while they remain fourth on the table in the AL West. The Athletics are struggling this season and the baseball predictions are leaning towards the Bay Rays.

Tampa Bay Rays vs. Oakland Athletics Information

Tampa Bay Rays vs. Oakland Athletics CashBet Wagering Analysis

The Tampa Bay Rays have won a dozen games and dropped 10 in return. Tampa will hope to win their 25th game of the season against the Athletics. The Bay Rays are trailing the Yankees and the Blue Jays. The Athletics are holding the same 10-12 record as the Bay Rays but are behind the Astros, Mariners, and Angels.

Bay Rays to Deliver Drew Rasmussen

The Tampa Bay Rays will turn Drew Rasmussen to the mound as their starting pitcher in this game. Rasmussen is holding a 1-1 record with 18 Ks and an ERA of 3.50. This will be his first career appearance against the Bay Rays. Randy Arozarena and Yandy Diaz are leading the Bay Rays in batting. In their last game, they gave up nine runs to the Minnesota Twins and scored only three in return.

Oakland to Deliver Daulton Jefferies to the Mound

Daulton Jefferies will get the ball in this game as their starting pitcher. Jefferies is holding an ERA of 3.26 with a 1-3 record on the season. Jefferies recorded a dozen Ks and will make his first career start against the Bay Rays. Out of the last eight games, Oakland had lost six games. Sheldon Neuse, Tony Kemp, and Sean Murphy are the bright spots for the Athletics in batting. Oakland gave up seven runs and scored only three to the Cleveland Guardians in their last game.

Tampa Bay Rays vs. Oakland Athletics Head to Head with Spread

The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Tampa Bay’s last 9 games.

Tampa Bay are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games against Oakland.

Tampa Bay are 3-6 SU in their last 9 games on the road.

The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Tampa Bay’s last 18 games when playing on the road against Oakland.

The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Tampa Bay’s last 12 games against an opponent in the American League.

Oakland are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games.

The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Oakland’s last 19 games against Tampa Bay.

Oakland are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games at home.

The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Oakland’s last 18 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay.

Oakland are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games against an opponent in the American League.

Tampa Bay Rays vs. Oakland Athletics CashBet Free Pick

Take the Bay Rays to win this game and cover the spread. Both teams are holding similar records, but the odds to win baseball are intact for the Bay Rays. Oakland will need to strike back in their next game.

Tampa Bay Rays vs. Oakland Athletics CashBet Best Bet: Oakland Athletics.