Sunday’s game between the Arizona Diamondbacks (69-55) and Tampa Bay Rays (61-61) squaring off at Tropicana Field has a projected final score of 7-6 (according to our computer prediction) in favor of the Diamondbacks, so expect a competitive matchup. The game will start at 1:40 p.m. ET on August 18.

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Diamondbacks vs. Rays Matchup Info

• When: Sunday, August 18, 2024 at 1:40 p.m. ET
• Where: Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida
• How to Watch on TV: BSSUN
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Diamondbacks vs. Rays Predictions

• Score Prediction: Diamondbacks 7, Rays 6
• Total Prediction: Over 7.5 runs

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Diamondbacks vs. Rays Betting Lines

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Diamondbacks Betting Insights

• Arizona has been victorious in 37, or 61.7%, of the 60 contests it has been chosen as the favorite in this season.
• The Diamondbacks have a mark of 31-16 in contests where sportsbooks favor them by -122 or better on the moneyline.
• Contests involving Arizona have gone over the total set by bookmakers in 66 of 124 chances this season.
• The Diamondbacks were the moneyline favorite in nine of their past 15 games, and they went 6-3 in those matchups.
• In its past 15 outings (all 15 of them had set totals), Arizona and its opponents combined to go over the run total eight times.

Rays Betting Insights

• Tampa Bay has compiled a 28-34 record in games it was the underdog on the moneyline (winning 45.2% of those games).
• The Rays have gone 15-23 when they have played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +102 or longer (39.5%).
• Tampa Bay has combined with opponents to hit the over on the total 55 times this season for a 55-63-4 record against the over/under.
• The Rays have played as underdogs in 13 of their past 15 games and won five of those contests.
• When it comes to hitting the over, Tampa Bay and its opponents are 4-10-1 in its past 15 games with a total.

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Diamondbacks vs. Rays Probable Pitchers

Diamondbacks’ Starting Pitcher: Merrill Kelly

• The 35-year-old has pitched in five games this season with an ERA of 2.43, a 2.88 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of .944.
• Merrill Kelly’s team has a record of 2-1 this season when he starts and they are the favorite on the moneyline.
• Kelly’s team has a 3-2 record in his starts this season.
• In games Kelly has started this season, the teams are 3-2-0 at hitting the over.

Rays’ Starting Pitcher: Drew Rasmussen

• He has a 5.40 ERA and 10.8 strikeouts per nine innings while opponents are batting .273 against him over his three games this season.
• The Rays were named the moneyline underdog for one Drew Rasmussen start this season — they lost.
• His team has lost the only game he’s appeared in this season.
• Rasmussen’s only start with a total this season went over.

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