Arizona (69-54) at Tampa Bay (60-61)
- When: Aug 17 2024, 4:10 PM
- Where: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg
- Where to watch: MLB Network
Game Odds, Spread, Moneyline & Total
Arizona Diamondbacks @ Tampa Bay Rays
Moneyline
Arizona Diamondbacks -113
Tampa Bay Rays -107
Arizona Diamondbacks @ Tampa Bay Rays
Runline
Arizona Diamondbacks -1.5 (+155)
Tampa Bay Rays 1.5 (-180)
Arizona Diamondbacks @ Tampa Bay Rays
Total
Over 7.0 (-120)
Under 7.0 (EVEN)
- Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
- Get real-time live scores & latest betting odds here!
Probable Pitchers:
Arizona: Zac Gallen (9-5, 3.69)
Tampa Bay: Jeffrey Springs (0-1, 4.61)
Team Stats
| Diamondbacks | Rays | |
| 69-54 | Record | 60-61 |
| 32-28 | Away & Home | 28-27 |
| 8-2 | Last 10 | 3-7 |
| L1 | Streak | W1 |
Game Preview
Jeffrey Springs is making progress in his return to the Tampa Bay Rays’ rotation after Tommy John surgery, and he’s set to seek his first win of the 2024 season on Saturday against the Arizona Diamondbacks in St. Petersburg.
The Rays and Diamondbacks face off after a thrilling opener where Tampa Bay secured a 5-4 walk-off victory. Jonny DeLuca scored the game-winning run from first base on a single by Brandon Lowe that deflected off second baseman Blaze Alexander and skipped past Jake McCarthy, who was unable to make the play.
The win ended the Rays’ three-game losing streak and marked just their third victory in the last ten games. Despite their challenging position in the American League wild-card race, Springs (0-1, 4.61 ERA) aims to improve his performance in the latter half of the season.
Springs, who has been gradually finding his rhythm, threw five-plus innings in his last start against the Baltimore Orioles, giving up just one run on six hits while striking out eight. He holds a 3.86 ERA in two career relief appearances against the Diamondbacks.
The Diamondbacks saw their six-game winning streak come to an end in the series opener, but they remain in contention for the top spot in the National League West, tied for second place with the Padres and leading the NL wild-card race.
Arizona manager Torey Lovullo is optimistic about second baseman Ketel Marte, who has been dealing with a low-grade ankle sprain but is expected to return to the lineup. Third baseman Eugenio Suarez, who was hit by a pitch on Friday, might also get a day off.
Zac Gallen (9-5, 3.69 ERA) will start for the Diamondbacks on Saturday, looking to secure his tenth win of the season. Gallen, who has been strong in his recent starts, previously faced the Rays once, earning a win with four runs allowed over six innings.
MLB Parlay Picks & Predictions
Final Score: Arizona 5-3
The Pick: Arizona -113 & Over 7 (-120)
A $100 Parlay Bet will return $346
- MLB Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
