Monday’s contest at Citizens Bank Park has the Philadelphia Phillies (85-58) squaring off against the Tampa Bay Rays (71-72) at 6:40 p.m. ET. Our computer prediction projects a 5-4 victory for the Phillies, who are a slight favorite based on our model.

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Phillies vs. Rays Matchup Info

• When: Monday, September 9, 2024 at 6:40 p.m. ET
• Where: Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• How to Watch on TV: NBCS-PH
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Phillies vs. Rays Predictions

• Score Prediction: Phillies 5, Rays 4
• Total Prediction: Over 8 runs

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Phillies vs. Rays Betting Lines

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Phillies Betting Insights

• Philadelphia has come away with 70 wins in the 112 contests it has been listed as the favorite in this season.
• This year, the Phillies have won 23 of 31 games when listed as at least -205 or better on the moneyline.
• Philadelphia and its opponents have gone over in 67 of 143 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season.
• The Phillies had an 8-3 record over the 11 games they were favored on the moneyline in their past 15 matchups.
• In its past 15 outings (all 15 of them had set totals), Philadelphia and its opponents combined to hit the over eight times.

Rays Betting Insights

• Tampa Bay has won 44.7% of the games this season it was the moneyline underdog (34-42).
• The Rays have a 2-2 record (winning 50% of their games) when playing as a moneyline underdog of +170 or longer.
• In the 143 games bookmakers have set an over/under for Tampa Bay, it has combined with opponents to go over the total 64 times (64-73-6).
• The Rays have played as underdogs in 12 of their past 15 games and won five of those contests.
• When it comes to hitting the over, Tampa Bay and its opponents are 7-6-2 in its past 15 games with a total.

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Phillies vs. Rays Probable Pitchers

Phillies’ Starting Pitcher: Cristopher Sanchez

• The 27-year-old has pitched in 27 games this season with an ERA of 3.45, a 3.64 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.258.
• Cristopher Sanchez’s team has a record of 12-12 this season when he starts and they are the favorite on the moneyline.
• Sanchez’s team has won 14 of his 27 starts.
• In games Sanchez has started this season, the teams are 11-14-2 at hitting the over.

Rays’ Starting Pitcher: Cole Sulser

• He has a 4.35 ERA and 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings while opponents are batting .222 against him over his seven games this season.
• The Rays were the underdog on the moneyline for one Cole Sulser start this season — they won.
• His team has won the only matchup he’s made an appearance in this season.
• Sulser’s lone start with a total this season went over.

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Phillies’ 2024 Performance

Rays’ 2024 Performance

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