World Series Game 3 Betting Preview
Tampa Bay Rays at Philadelphia Phillies (Series tied 1-1)
Saturday, 8:15 pm Eastern – FOX

SBG Global Opening Line: Rays - 115 ,  Total  9.5 Under - 125

The World Series moves to Philadelphia for the next three games after the Rays and Phillies split the first two games in Tampa Bay.  The Phillies may feel good getting a split in Tampa but it could be the Rays that have the edge in the next two games with Matt Garza facing Jamie Moyer on Saturday and Andy Sonnanstine against Joe Blanton on Sunday. SBG Global reports that early MLB betting has the public taking Rays on the Road.

Garza was brilliant in the ALCS against the Red Sox and earned the MVP award.  He had a 1.38 ERA in two starts. If he pitches anywhere near that good in Philadelphia the Rays should win Game 3.  The Phillies turn to the veteran Jamie Moyer on Saturday and he is coming off a terrible outing in the NLCS where he allowed six runs in just 1 1/3 innings against the Dodgers.  He didn’t pitch much better in the NLDS against the Brewers. 

Here are the MLB betting stats for Saturday’s games.  The Rays are 7-1 in their last 8 interleague games vs. a left-handed starter. The Rays are 5-1 in their last 6 interleague road games. The Rays are 8-2 in their last 10 vs. the National League East. The Rays are 15-7 in their last 22 Saturday games.

The Rays are 4-11 in their last 15 road games vs. a left-handed starter. The Rays are 1-4 in Garza’s last 5 road starts. The Rays are 9-3 in the last 12 meetings between the two teams.

The Phillies are 4-0 in their last 4 playoff home games. The Phillies are 5-1 in their last 6 Saturday games. The Phillies are 22-6 in their last 28 home games. The Phillies are 21-6 in their last 27 home games vs. a right-handed starter. The Phillies are 18-37 in their last 55 interleague games. The Phillies are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. the American League East. The Phillies are 4-1 in Moyer’s last 5 home starts. The Phillies are 1-6 in Moyer’s last 7 Saturday starts.

SBG Global Current Line: Rays - 115 ,  Total  9.5 Under - 125

The Under is 4-0 in the Rays last 4 playoff games. The Under is 5-1 in the Rays last 6 road games vs. a left-handed starter. The Over is 8-3 in the Rays last 11 road games. The Over is 4-1 in Garza’s last 5 Saturday starts. The

Under is 4-0-1 in the Phillies last 5 Saturday games. The Under is 9-2 in the Phillies last 11 interleague games. The Under is 9-3 in the Phillies last 12 playoff games. The Under is 9-4 in the Phillies last 13 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Under is 16-7 in Moyer’s last 23 starts overall. The Under is 7-3-2 in the last 12 meetings between the two teams.

Pick: 1 unit Drays, 2 units over

World Series Game 2 Betting Preview
Philadelphia Phillies at Tampa Bay Rays
Thursday, 8:05 pm Eastern – FOX

SBG Global Opening Line: Rays  - 154 ,  Total  8.5 Under - 120

Game 2 of the World Series takes place on Thursday night in Tampa Bay as the Rays host the Philadelphia Phillies.  It is a key game as either the series will be tied or it will be 2-0.  The pitching matchup has Brett Myers going for the Phillies against Tampa’s James Shields.

SBG Global reports that early MLB betting has the public taking Rays at Home.

Myers has been much better at home than on the road for the Phillies this season.  He was 3-8 with a 6.21 ERA on the road.  Shields was great at home this year but was not quite as good in the ALCS against Boston.  He gave up four runs on nine hits in Game 6 in the loss to the Red Sox.

Here are the MLB betting stats for Thursday’s game. The Phillies are 4-0 in their last 4 Thursday games. The Phillies are 9-3 in their last 12 road games vs. a right-handed starter. The Phillies are 6-17 in their last 23 interleague road games. The Phillies are 10-4 in Myers’ last 14 starts. The Phillies are 5-14 in Myers’ last 19 road starts. The Phillies are 1-5 in Myers’ last 6 interleague starts. The Phillies are 1-6 in Myers’ last 7 starts vs. the American League East.

The Rays are 7-1 in their last 8 vs. the National League East. The Rays are 42-13 in their last 55 home games vs. a right-handed starter. The Rays are 20-7 in Shields’ last 27 home starts.

The Under is 5-1 in the Phillies last 6 interleague games vs. a right-handed starter. The Under is 12-3 in the Phillies last 15 Thursday games. The Under is 7-2 in the Phillies last 9 interleague games. The Under is 5-2 in the Phillies last 7 road games. The Under is 4-1-1 in Myers’ last 6 road starts. The Over is 6-2 in Myers’ last 8 starts vs. the American League East. The Under is 9-4-1 in Myers’ last 14 starts overall.

SBG Global Current Line: Rays  - 155 ,  Total  8.5 Under - 120

The Over is 5-0 in the Rays last 5 Thursday games. The Under is 4-0 in the Rays last 4 home games. The Over is 6-2-1 in the Rays last 9 vs. the National League East. The Over is 21-7 in the Rays last 28 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Under is 20-8-1 in the Rays last 29 interleague home games. The Over is 5-0 in Shields’ last 5 interleague starts.

Pick Drays 4 out of 5 units

World Series Game 1 Betting Preview
Philadelphia Phillies at Tampa Bay Rays
Wednesday, 8:20 pm Eastern – FOX

SBG Global Opening Line: Phillies - PK , Total 7.5 Under -125

If the betting odds are any indication we could be in for a very good World Series. The Game One odds on Wednesday are a pick while the overall World Series odds are not much different. Tampa is a very slight favorite, mainly because they have the home field advantage. The series has a 2-3-2 format with the first two and the last two games at Tampa Bay. SBG Global reports that early MLB betting has the public taking Phillies on the Road.

The Phillies will send their ace, Cole Hamels on Wednesday while the Rays are expected to counter with Scott Kazmir. The one main advantage that the Phillies have in this series is Hamels. He has been brilliant in the playoffs going 3-0 with a 1.23 ERA. He won the NLCS MVP as he held the Dodgers to just three runs in 14 innings of work.

Kazmir pitched very well in his last start in Boston. He gave up just two hits in six shutout innings. The game could be very important for Kazmir’s confidence. “That game could really catapult him into the World Series and a great performance there.” Manager Joe Maddon said.

Here are the MLB betting stats for Wednesday’s game. The Phillies are 5-1 in their last 6 playoff games. The Phillies are 13-3 in their last 16 games following an off day. The Phillies are 8-3 in their last 11 road games. The Phillies are 5-2 in their last 7 games vs. a left-handed starter. The Phillies are 17-36 in their last 53 interleague games. The Phillies are 6-17 in their last 23 interleague road games. The Phillies are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. the American League East. The Phillies are 5-1 in Hamels’ last 6 starts. The Phillies are 0-4 in the last 4 meetings in Tampa Bay.

The Rays are 4-0 in their last 4 interleague home games vs. a left-handed starter. The Rays are 7-1 in their last 8 vs. the National League East. The Rays are 5-1 in their last 6 interleague games. The Rays are 5-1 in Kazmir’s last 6 interleague starts. The Rays are 21-8 in Kazmir’s last 29 starts. The Rays are 35-17 in Kazmir’s last 52 home starts.

SBG Global Current Line: Phillies - PK , Total 7.5 Under -125

The Over is 6-1 in the Phillies last 7 interleague road games vs. a left-handed starter. The Under is 5-2 in the Phillies last 7 road games. The Under is 7-3 in the Phillies last 10 playoff games. The Under is 5-0 in Hamels’ last 5 starts overall. The Under is 4-0 in the Rays last 4 playoff home games. The Under is 6-1 in the Rays last 7 games vs. a left-handed starter. The Over is 6-2-1 in the Rays last 9 vs. the National League East. The Under is 19-7 in the Rays last 26 home games vs. a left-handed starter. The Over is 7-1 in Kazmir’s last 8 starts overall. The Over is 5-1 in Kazmir’s last 6 home starts.

Pick: Rays 4 out of 5 units

ALCS Game 4 Betting Preview
Tampa Bay Rays at Boston Red Sox (Rays lead 2-1)

Tuesday, 8:05 pm Eastern – TBS

SBG Global Opening Line: Red Sox - 145,  Total  9 Flat

The Boston Red Sox suddenly face what is almost a must-win game on Tuesday night as they host the Tampa Bay Rays.  Boston is down 2-1 in the series and now must count on veteran knuckleballer Tim Wakefield to get them even in the series.  Tampa will counter with Andy Sonnanstine. SBG Global reports that early MLB betting has the public taking Red Sox at Home.

Wakefield did not pitch in the Division series against Anaheim so this will be his first start in this year’s playoffs.  He is very experienced and a big game pitcher.  He is 5-2 in League Championship Series action with a 4.50 ERA. Wakefield is 19-5 in his career against Tampa Bay but he was 0-2 this season against them with a 5.87 ERA in three starts.  Wakefield was tough at home this season going 7-4 with a 3.10 ERA in 14 starts.

Sonnanstine just continues to win for Tampa Bay.  He was the winning pitcher in the clinching game against the White Sox in the Division Series.  He is 1-1 in his career against Boston with a 5.40 ERA.

Here are the MLB betting stats for Tuesday’s game.  The Rays are 4-0 in their last 4 Tuesday games. The Rays are 15-6 in their last 21 road games vs. a right-handed starter. The Rays are 6-1 in Sonnanstine’s last 7 starts vs. the American League East.

The Red Sox are 5-2 in their last 7 playoff home games. The Red Sox are 19-7 in their last 26 Tuesday games. The Red Sox are 36-16 in Wakefield’s last 52 home starts. The Red Sox are 4-10 in Wakefield’s last 14 starts vs. the American League East. The Red Sox are 4-0 in Wakefield’s last 4 home starts vs. the Rays.

SBG Global Current Line: Red Sox - 145,  Total  9 Flat

The Over is 5-1 in the Rays last 6 road games vs. a right-handed starter. The Under is 4-1 in Sonnanstine’s last 5 starts overall. The Under is 5-2 in Sonnanstine’s last 7 starts on grass.

The Over is 6-1-1 in the Red Sox last 8 Tuesday games. The Under is 5-1 in the Red Sox last 6 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Under is 4-1 in Wakefield’s last 5 home starts. The Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Boston between the two teams. The Under is 6-2 in Wakefield’s last 8 starts vs. the Rays.

Pick: Rays 3units

ALCS Game 2 Betting Preview
Boston Red Sox at Tampa Bay Rays
Saturday, 8:05 pm Eastern – TBS

The outcome of the American League Championship Series could be decided by the pitching of Josh Beckett.  If he pitches like he did last year then the Red Sox may end up in the World Series again.  If he pitches like he has down the stretch then anything is possible.  Beckett gave up nine hits and four runs in his start against the Angels in the ALDS.  In the postseason Beckett has been great in the past.  He is 6-2 with a 2.09 ERA in 11 outings in the playoffs.  Beckett pitched well against Tampa this season, going 2-1 with a 2.06 ERA against them.  He is 1-2 at Tropicana Field this season with an ERA of 1.93.

Check out the current line for this game at SBG Global.

Tampa Bay’s Scott Kazmir got the win in Game 2 of the ALDS against the White Sox although he threw a lot of pitches in just 5 1/3 innings.  He is only 6-7 in his career against the Red Sox with a 3.62 ERA.

Here are the MLB betting stats for Saturday’s game. The Red Sox are 22-7 in their last 29 playoff games. The Red Sox are 17-8 in their last 25 road games vs. a left-handed starter. The Red Sox are 2-5 in their last 7 Saturday games. The Red Sox are 2-6 in their Game 2’s of a series. The Red Sox are 21-9 in Beckett’s last 30 road starts. The Red Sox are 2-6 in Beckett’s last 8 starts with 5 days of rest. The Red Sox are 1-6 in Beckett’s last 7 starts on field turf. The Red Sox are 0-4 in Beckett’s last 4 starts. The Red Sox are 0-5 in Beckett’s last 5 starts vs. a team with a winning record. The Red Sox are 0-4 in Beckett’s last 4 starts vs. the American League East.

The Rays are 41-11 in their last 52 home games vs. a right-handed starter. The Rays are 55-17 in their last 72 home games. The Rays are 38-13 in their last 51 home games vs. a team with a winning record. The Rays are 14-6 in their last 20 Saturday games. The Rays are 40-18 in their last 58 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Rays are 13-3 in Kazmir’s last 16 Saturday starts. The Rays are 20-7 in Kazmir’s last 27 home starts. The Rays are 5-2 in Kazmir’s last 7 starts vs. the American League East.

The Over is 5-0-1 in the Red Sox last 6 MLB betting Saturday games. The Over is 4-0 in the Red Sox last 4 road games vs. a left-handed starter. The Under is 4-0-1 in Beckett’s last 5 starts overall. The Under is 4-1 in Beckett’s last 5 road starts. The Under is 4-1 in Beckett’s last 5 starts vs. the Rays.

The Over is 20-6 in the Rays last 26 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Over is 19-7 in the Rays last 26 home games. The Over is 4-0 in Kazmir’s last 4 starts vs. the American League East. The Over is 6-1 in Kazmir’s last 7 starts overall. The Over is 5-1 in Kazmir’s last 6 home starts. The Over is 5-0 in Kazmir’s last 5 starts vs. the Red Sox.

Pick: Under 2 out of 5 units

ALCS Game 1 Betting Preview
Boston Red Sox at Tampa Bay Rays
Friday, 8:35 pm Eastern – TBS

SBG Global Opening Line: Red Sox  - 115 ,  Total  8 Over - 115

Two teams that know each other very well meet in the American League Championship Series.  Boston and Tampa Bay met 18 times this season and the Rays won 10 while the Red Sox won 8.  Game 1 of the ALCS is on Friday and matches Boston’s Daisuke Matsuzaka against Tampa Bay’s James Shields.
SBG Global reports that early MLB betting has the public taking Rays at Home.

Dice K won 18 games this season for Boston and was excellent on the road, going 9-0 with a 2.37 ERA in 13 starts.  He did not pitch that well at Anaheim in his last start though in the ALDS as he gave up eight hits and three runs in just five innings. He has pitched eight times in his career against the Rays and is 2-3 with a 2.75 ERA. He is 1-2 with a 3.41 ERA at Tropicana Field.

James Shields gets the Game 1 start again for Tampa Bay.  He started in Game 1 of the ALDS against the White Sox and was fairly solid.  He gave up a three-run home run in the game and left with the bases loaded in the 7^th inning but picked up the win.

Here are the MLB betting stats for Friday’s game. The Red Sox are 5-0 in their last 5 playoff road games. The Red Sox are 22-7 in their last 29 playoff games. The Red Sox are 8-3 in their last 11 League Championship games.

The Red Sox are 39-17 in their last 56 games following an off day. The Red Sox are 1-9 in the last 10 meetings in Tampa Bay.

The Rays are 6-0 in their last 6 vs. the American League East. The Rays are 4-1 in their last 5 overall. The Rays are 20-6 in their last 26 Friday games.

The Rays are 55-17 in their last 72 home games. The Rays are 9-4 in their last 13 games following an off day.

SBG Global Current Line: Red Sox  - 110 ,  Total  8 Over - 115

The Over is 5-1-2 in the Red Sox last 8 League Championship games. The

Under is 5-1-1 in the Red Sox last 7 games following an off day. The Under is 4-1-1 in the Red Sox last 6 overall. The Under is 7-3 in the Red Sox last 10 Friday games.

The Over is 5-1 in the Rays last 6 Friday games. The Over is 15-7 in the Rays last 22 vs. the American League East.

Pick Over 8 2 out of 5 units

ALDS Betting Preview

Chicago White Sox at Tampa Bay Rays (Game 2)
Friday, 6:05 pm Eastern – TBS

SBG Global Opening Line: Rays - 150 ,  Total  8.5 Flat

The Tampa Bay Rays will look to take a commanding 2-0 lead in their best of five series against the Chicago White Sox on Friday.  The Rays won 6-4 on Thursday thanks to two home runs by Evan Longoria.  Tampa will send Scott Kazmir to the mound on Friday.  He will be opposed by Chicago’s Mark Buehrle. SBG Global reports that early MLB betting has the public taking Rays at Home.

Kazmir has been much better at home this season than on the road. Kazmir was 8-2 with a 2.90 ERA in 14 starts at Tropicana Field this season.  Buehrle has the same type of splits for Chicago.  He was great at home but struggled on the road.  He is 4-9 with a 5.05 ERA in 17 road outings,  averaging about six innings per start.

Here are the MLB betting stats for Friday’s game.  The White Sox are 6-1 in their last 7 playoff road games. The White Sox are 6-1 in their last 7 road games vs. a left-handed starter. The White Sox are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. the American League East. The White Sox are 8-3 in Buehrle’s last 11 starts.

The White Sox are 5-16 in Buehrle’s last 21 road starts. The White Sox are 5-2 in Buehrle’s last 7 starts vs. the Rays.

The Rays are 54-17 in their last 71 home games. The Rays are 19-7 in their last 26 Friday games. The Rays are 13-6 in their last 19 home games vs. a left-handed starter. The Rays are 2-4 in their last 6 vs. the American League Central. The Rays are 5-1 in Kazmir’s last 6 starts vs. the American League Central. The Rays are 19-7 in Kazmir’s last 26 home starts. The Rays are 4-1 in Kazmir’s last 5 starts vs. the White Sox.

The Under is 4-0-1 in the White Sox last 5 road games vs. a left-handed starter. The Over is 6-1 in the White Sox last 7 playoff games. The Under is 6-2-1 in the White Sox last 9 games vs. a left-handed starter. The Under is 7-2-1 in Buehrle’s last 10 road starts.

SBG Global Current Line: Rays - 153 ,  Total  8.5 Flat

The Under is 5-1 in the Rays last 6 games vs. a left-handed starter. The Over is 6-1 in the Rays last 7 overall. The Over is 8-2 in the Rays last 10 vs. the American League Central. The Over is 16-5 in the Rays last 21 home games.

The Under is 17-7 in the Rays last 24 home games vs. a left-handed starter. The Over is 6-0 in Kazmir’s last 6 starts overall. The Over is 5-0 in Kazmir’s last 5 home starts. The Under is 21-6 in the last 27 meetings in Tampa Bay between the two teams.

Pick Rays 2 out of 5 units

ALDS – Chicago White Sox at Tampa Bay Rays (Game 1)
Thursday, 2:35 pm Eastern – TBS

SBG Global Opening Line: Rays - 185 ,  Total  8.5 Over - 125

The Tampa Bay Rays face the Chicago White Sox in Game 1 of their American League Division Series on Thursday afternoon.  The Sox come into the game having won three must-win games in a row just to make the playoffs while Tampa has been resting at home.  Now Chicago must piece together a pitching rotation while Tampa is set, starting with their best pitcher, James Shields on Thursday. SBG Global reports that early MLB betting has the public taking Rays at Home.

This series is all about contrasts.  The Rays are the fourth-youngest team ever in postseason history while the White Sox are full of veterans.  Tampa has the better pitching and hitting while the White Sox have more power.  Tampa has a solid bullpen while the White Sox pen has been a mess for the last couple of months.  The question in this series will be whether or not the White Sox can get enough quality pitching to stay in games.  Their pitching staff is not rested and overall they may not have the depth to stay with Tampa.

Here are the MLB betting stats for Thursday’s game.  The White Sox are 6-0 in their last 6 playoff road games. The White Sox are 11-1 in their last 12 playoff games. The White Sox are 5-16 in their last 21 road games vs. a right-handed starter. The White Sox are 7-23 in their last 30 games on field turf. The White Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. the American League East. The White Sox are 1-4 in their last 5 road games. The White Sox are 1-7 in their last 8 Thursday games. The White Sox are 1-4 in Vazquez’s last 5 starts. The White Sox are 1-10 in Vazquez’s last 11 starts vs. the American League East. The White Sox are 2-5 in Vazquez’s last 7 starts vs. Rays. The White Sox are 1-5 in the last 6 meetings between the two teams.

The Rays are 40-11 in their last 51 home games vs. a right-handed starter. The Rays are 53-17 in their last 70 home games. The Rays are 38-18 in their last 56 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Rays are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. the American League Central. The Rays are 21-7 in Shields’ last 28 home starts. The Rays are 7-3 in Shields’ last 10 starts vs. the American League Central.

SBG Global Current Line: Rays - 180 ,  Total  8.5 Under -115

The Over is 5-1 in the White Sox last 6 playoff games. The Under is 21-7-2 in the White Sox last 30 vs. the American League East. The Under is 6-1 in Vazquez’s last 7 starts vs. the American League East. The Under is 5-2 in Vazquez’s last 7 starts vs. the Rays.

The Over is 5-1 in the Rays last 6 overall. The Over is 7-2 in the Rays last 9 vs. the American League Central. The Over is 20-6 in the Rays last 26 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Over is 16-5 in the Rays last 21 home games. The Over is 4-1 in Shields’ last 5 home starts. The Over is 4-1 in Shields’ last 5 starts vs. the American League Central. The Under is 21-5 in the last 26 meetings between the two teams in Tampa Bay.

Pick Rays 2 units out of 5 units

MLB Betting Preview
Los Angeles Angels at Tampa Bay Rays
Wednesday, 7:10 pm Eastern – ESPN 2

SBG Global Opening Line: Rays - 135 ,  Total  8.5  Flat

The top two teams in the American League conclude their series on Wednesday as Tampa Bay hosts Los Angeles.  The Rays send Matt Garza to the mound on Wednesday while the Angels counter with Jered Weaver. SBG Global reports that early MLB betting has the public taking Rays at Home.

Weaver is 10-9 on the season with a 4.47 ERA.  He gave up two runs in 5 1/3 innings against Cleveland in his last start.  He has pitched well against Tampa in his career, going 2-0 with a 1.93 ERA.

Matt Garza was dominant in his last start against Texas throwing a two-hit shutout. He is 0-1 with a 5.06 ERA in one career start against the Angels.  Garza has been tough at Tropicana Field where he is now 6-2 with a 2.47 in his career.

Here are the MLB betting stats for Friday’s game.  The Angels are 21-7 in their last 28 vs. the American League East. The Angels are 20-8 in their last 28 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Angels are 1-4 in their last 5 overall.

The Angels are 1-5 in their last 6 road games. The Angels are 4-1 in Weaver’s last 5 starts vs. the American League East. The Angels are 1-4 in Weaver’s last 5 road starts. The Angels are 0-4 in the last 4 meetings in Tampa Bay.

SBG Global Current Line: Rays - 127,  Total  8.5  Flat

The Rays are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. the American League West. The Rays are 5-1 in their last 6 overall. The Rays are 42-10 in their last 52 home games. The Rays are 7-3 in Garza’s last 10 home starts.

The Over is 7-1 in the Angels last 8 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Over is 4-1 in the Angels last 5 vs. the American League East. The Over is 4-0 in Weaver’s last 4 starts vs. the American League East.

The Over is 5-1 in the Rays last 6 home games. The Over is 4-1 in the Rays last 5 home games vs. a right-handed starter. The Under is 4-1 in Garza’s last 5 starts overall. The Under is 8-2 in Garza’s last 10 home starts overall this season.

Pick: Angels 2 units

MLB Betting Preview
Tampa Bay Rays (71-46) at Oakland Athletics (54-63)
Tuesday, 10:05 pm Eastern

SBG Global Opening Line: Rays - 170 ,  Total  7.5 Under - 120

The Tampa Bay Rays may have a 4.5 game lead over the Boston Red Sox in the American League East but injuries are starting to mount.  The Rays just placed outfielder Carl Crawford and third baseman Evan Longoria on the 15-day DL.  The Rays did set a record on Sunday as they picked up their club-record 71^st victory of the season in Seattle.  They understand that injuries must be overcome. “You have to look at what we do have. And the guys that we do have are going to produce,” catcher Shawn Riggans said, “Everybody’s still got to go out there, and we’re going to play hard and usually that will work out for some victories.” SBG Global reports that early MLB betting has the public taking Rays on the Road.

Tampa sends Scott Kazmir to the mound on Tuesday.  Kazmir is 8-5 on the season with a 3.20 ERA but has gotten a no-decision in three of his last four starts even though the Rays have ended up winning all of those games.  He has owned the A’s in his career going 6-1 against them with a 2.63 ERA in 10 starts. He is 4-0 with a 1.80 ERA over his last five games against Oakland including 2-0 this season.

The A’s have packed it in for the season.  They are 3-19 since the All-Star break and are now playing for the future.  Oakland has lost seven of their last eight at home. They send Gio Gonzalez to the mound on Tuesday.  He is 0-1 on the season with a 6.00 ERA.

SBG Global Current Line: Rays - 144 ,  Total  7.5 Under - 120

Here are the MLB betting stats for Tuesday’s game. The Rays are 4-0 in their last 4 games as a road favorite. The Rays are 10-2 in their last 12 overall. The Rays are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. the American League West. The Rays are 4-1 in their last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter. The Rays are 4-0 in Kazmir’s last 4 starts. The Rays are 16-5 in Kazmir’s last 21 starts vs. the American League West. The Rays are 5-2 in Kazmir’s last 7 starts as a road favorite.

The Rays are 7-25 in the last 32 meetings in Oakland. The Rays are 5-0 in Kazmir’s last 5 starts vs. the Athletics.

The Athletics are 16-35 in their last 51 games as an underdog. The Athletics are 5-16 in their last 21 vs. the American League East. The Athletics are 1-4 in their last 5 games as a home underdog. The Athletics are 5-22 in their last 27 overall.

The Under is 7-2 in the Rays last 9 games as a road favorite. The Under is 5-2 in the Rays last 7 road games vs. a left-handed starter. The Under is 5-1 in Kazmir’s last 6 starts overall. The Under is 4-1 in Kazmir’s last 5 road starts.

The Under is 4-0-1 in Kazmir’s last 5 road starts vs. the Athletics.

The Under is 4-1 in the Athletics last 5 vs. the American League East. The Under is 7-2 in the Athletics last 9 games vs. a left-handed starter. The Under is 20-7-2 in the Athletics last 29 games as a home underdog. The Under is 7-3-2 in the last 12 meetings in Oakland between the two teams.

Pick Under the total 3 units