It’s probably a long shot for Tampa Bay (62-62) to make the postseason this year as they are 7.5 GB from the final wild card spot. The Rays didn’t do themselves any favors in moving up the standings, suffering a 3-0 loss in the series opener in Oakland. The A’s (54-71) have now won six of their last eight proving they are still playing hard even though their playoff hopes were shot months ago.
Before Betting on August 20 Rays vs A’s
Tampa Bay had some momentum coming off a sweep of the red hot Diamondbacks over the weekend, but their offense was stagnant in the series opener in the bay. Joe Boyle threw 6.0 IP for the A’s while allowing just 2hits and a JJ Bleday 2-run HR in the first inning proved to be more than enough offense for Oakland.
Offshore oddsmakers are pricing Tuesday’s game two as another close one. Tampa Bay tries to even up the series behind starter Shane Baz (0-2, 4.21 ERA), coming off his longest outing of the season with 7.0 IP of 3ER ball last Tuesday in a loss to Houston.
Oakland aims to continue their late season success as Joey Estes (5-5, 4.72 ERA) is up in the rotation. The A’s are 3-1 in the last four Estes starts and he’s got a 2.40 ERA in seven home starts compared to 7.17 in 9 away outings.
Tampa Bay vs Oakland Offshore Betting Odds
| Offshore Sportsbook | Moneyline | Total | Point Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| BetOnline | RAYS (1.87) | A’S (2.05) | 7.5 | RAYS -1.5 (2.41) | A’S +1.5 (1.62) |
| MyBookie | RAYS (1.82) | A’S (2.00) | 8 | RAYS -1.5 (2.40) | A’S +1.5 (1.62) |
| SportsBetting.ag | RAYS (1.87) | A’S (2.05) | 7.5 | RAYS -1.5 (2.41) | A’S +1.5 (1.62) |
| XBet | RAYS (1.82) | A’S (2.00) | 8 | RAYS -1.5 (2.40) | A’S +1.5 (1.62) |
August 20 Rays vs A’s Prediction & Pick
The A’s are somewhat surprisingly playing well even though they don’t have a ton going for them and Estes gives them value due to how he’s pitched at home.
Pick: Oakland ML
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