Taj Bradley and Clayton Kershaw are set to square off in Saturday night’s pitching showdown at Dodger Stadium. With the Dodgers favored and the over/under at 7.5 runs, let’s dive into where the betting value lies tonight in Los Angeles.
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
– Tampa Bay Rays (+175) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (-195); o/u 7.5
-Time: 9:10 p.m. ET, Saturday, August 24, 2024
– Venue: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles
Rays vs. Dodgers Public Betting Insights
As of now, a substantial 89% of public bets are riding with the Dodgers on the moneyline. But keep in mind that these numbers can shift, so it’s wise to stay up-to-date with the latest stats.
Tampa Bay Rays DFS Overview
The Rays dropped to a 64-64 record after falling 7-3 to the Dodgers on Friday. Junior Caminero was a bright spot for Tampa, going 2-4 and knocking one out of the park. The Rays are now looking to halt a two-game skid as they take on the Dodgers tonight.
Los Angeles Dodgers DFS Overview
The Dodgers improved to 77-52 with a dramatic win over the Rays on Friday, capped by Shohei Ohtani’s walk-off grand slam. Los Angeles is aiming to notch their sixth straight victory as they take the field again on Saturday.
Rays vs. Dodgers MLB Betting Trends
– Los Angeles is 7-3 against the spread (ATS) in their last 10 games at home.
– The Dodgers are 6-4 straight up (SU) in their last 10 games against Tampa Bay.
– The total has gone over in 3 of the Dodgers’ last 5 home games.
Rays vs. Dodgers MLB Betting Prediction
The smart play here is to back the Dodgers on the run line. Tampa Bay is coming off a heartbreaking loss, squandering a 3-run lead before falling to a walk-off homer. That kind of defeat can be tough to shake, and with Kershaw on the mound for L.A. against a vulnerable Bradley, the Dodgers are in a strong position to win by two or more runs.
MLB Betting Prediction: Dodgers -1.5 (+105)
