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LA Dodgers (63-46) at Tampa Bay (54-55)
- When: Aug 1 2025, 7:35 PM
- Where: George M. Steinbrenner Field, Tampa
- Where to watch: FDSSUN
Dodgers vs Rays – Game Preview, Prediction and Player Props
Moneyline: LA Dodgers -147
Total: 9.0
RunLine: LA Dodgers -1.5 (+110)
Los Angeles Dodgers Betting Outlook
The Dodgers roll into Tampa with minimal roster shakeups, choosing continuity over chaos at the trade deadline. Despite fan expectations for a splash, L.A. stuck to small tweaks, reliever Brock Stewart and outfielder Alex Call came in; Dustin May was shipped out. Management believes in the talent already in-house, and with a 3-game NL West lead, they’re banking on internal improvement down the stretch.
Veteran southpaw Clayton Kershaw (4-2, 3.62 ERA) gets the nod. He’s looked more hittable lately, posting a 4.71 ERA in July and failing to get through five innings in two of his last three outings. However, he’s 2-0 lifetime against Tampa Bay.
Player Prop Pick (Dodgers):
Freddie Freeman to Record 2+ Total Bases
Freeman’s bat has been heating up, and he thrives against right-handers like Baz. Expect him to be a catalyst.
Tampa Bay Rays Betting Outlook
Tampa Bay is in full scramble mode. The Rays are just 8-21 since late June and have lost three straight heading into this series. The injury bug isn’t helping, three players went down in Thursday’s loss, including Yandy Diaz and rookie Chandler Simpson.
The Rays did try to patch things up, acquiring pitcher Adrian Houser and reliever Griffin Jax at the buzzer. Still, their playoff hopes are clinging to life, trailing by four games in the Wild Card.
Shane Baz (8-7, 4.61 ERA) takes the hill. He’s been tagged for 5+ runs in two of his last four starts and has never faced the Dodgers, a tough ask in this spot.
Player Prop Pick (Rays):
Isaac Paredes Over 0.5 RBI
With others hurt, the run-driving responsibility falls to Paredes, who has thrived in clutch spots all season.
Prediction & Betting Insight
This feels like a bounce-back spot for Kershaw and the Dodgers, who face a banged-up Tampa lineup and a struggling Baz. The Dodgers’ lineup depth and pitching edge make the moneyline a worthy play. Tampa’s bullpen remains questionable even with new arms, and injuries could further limit their offense.
Final Score Prediction: Dodgers 6, Rays 4
Lean: LA Dodgers -1.5 (+110)
Total: Over 9.0 (-111)
- MLB Odds source: MyBookie Sportsbook
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