Sunday’s game at Truist Park has the Atlanta Braves (38-30) matching up with the Tampa Bay Rays (33-38) at 1:35 PM. Our computer prediction projects a 7-5 win for the Braves, who are a small favorite based on our model.

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Braves vs. Rays Matchup Info

• When: Sunday, June 16, 2024 at 1:35 PM ET
• Where: Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia
• How to Watch on TV: BSSUN
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Braves vs. Rays Predictions

• Score Prediction: Braves 7, Rays 5
• Total Prediction: Over 9.5 runs

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Braves vs. Rays Betting Lines

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Braves Betting Insights

• Atlanta has been chosen as the favorite in 61 games this year, and has walked away with the win 36 times (59%) in those games.
• This season, the Braves have come away with a win 35 times in 60 chances when named as a favorite of at least -122 or better on the moneyline.
• Atlanta and its opponents have hit the over in 24 of 68 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season.
• The Braves were the moneyline favorite in 12 of their past 15 games, and they went 6-6 in those matchups.
• In its past 15 outings (all 15 of them had set totals), Atlanta and its opponents combined to hit the over six times.

Rays Betting Insights

• Tampa Bay has gone 10-18 in games it was the underdog on the moneyline (winning 35.7% of those games).
• In games they have played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +102 or longer, the Rays have a record of 5-13 (27.8%).
• Tampa Bay has combined with opponents to hit the over on the total 36 times this season for a 36-34-1 record against the over/under.
• In nine games over their past 15 matchups when set as underdogs by sportsbooks, the Rays had a record of 1-8.
• In its past 15 games with a total, Tampa Bay and its opponents have failed to hit the over seven times.

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Braves vs. Rays Probable Pitchers

Braves’ Starting Pitcher: Hurston Waldrep

• He has an ERA of 17.18, a batting average against of .286 and 2.5 strikeouts per nine innings in one game this season.
• Hurston Waldrep’s team lost his only start as a favorite this season.
• Waldrep’s team lost in his only start this season.
• The only game started by Waldrep with a total this season hit the over.

Rays’ Starting Pitcher: Zach Eflin

• The 30-year-old has an ERA of 4.06, with 6.6 strikeouts per nine innings in 12 games this season. Opponents are hitting .269 against him.
• The Rays won each of Eflin’s three starts this season that they were the moneyline underdog.
• Eflin’s team has a 7-5 record in his starts this season.
• Eflin’s starts with a set total this season have hit the over in five of 12 games.

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