How to Bet Rays vs Braves MLB Lines & Preview
When: Wednesday, August 29th, 2018. 7:35 PM ET Where: SunTrust Park, Atlanta Probable pitchers (away/home): Diego Castillo/Sean Newcomb TV: MLB Extra Innings Stream: MLB.tv Radio: Tampa Bay / Atlanta Opening MLB Lines: Braves -148, Rays +138 (8.5)FINAL: Atlanta 9, #Rays 5 pic.twitter.com/P79FkLxgoh
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Weather Forecast
- Partly Cloudy: 27°C/81°F
- Humidity: 68%
- Precipitation: 15%
- Wind: 5 mph SSW
- Cloud Cover: 38%
- Type of Stadium: Open
Why Bet on Tampa Bay?
The Rays entered Tuesday’s opener on a season-high eight-game winning streak. They stunningly swept the MLB-best Boston Red Sox over the weekend. It was Boston’s first time being swept all year and it was outscored 24-5. As of Tuesday, Tampa was nine games above .500 (70-61) for the first time since June 2015. During the win streak, the Rays outscored opponents, 41-12. They only trailed at the end of six of 72 innings, and they have never faced a multi-run deficit. The Rays are coming off a multi-series homestand sweep for the first time in franchise history, going 7-0 against the Royals (4-0) and Red Sox (3-0). Tampa is without speedy outfielder Mallex Smith (viral infection), but Manager Kevin Cash said Smith is “doing considerably better” and was released from the hospital Sunday. Cash has no timetable but didn’t rule out Smith, who was hospitalized Friday, from playing again early next month. The Rays will lose the DH for this game. The Rays are 10-20 (.333) all-time against the Braves, tied for their worst winning pct. against any opponent (Reds, 5-10). They are 4-7 on the road, including 1-2-1 in series play—their only road series win was July 15-17, 2001 (2-1). This is their first time ever playing at SunTrust Park. The Rays are 6-12 in interleague play (3-7 at home, 3-5 on the road), their second losing interleague record since 2008 (7-11 in 2010). The Rays bullpen has thrown the second-most innings in MLB history. They are one of only five teams in major league history to see its bullpen reach 600 IP, and they are attempting to become the first of those to finish .500 or better. The others: 2017 Marlins (77-85), 2017 Reds (68-94), 2012 Rockies (64-98) and 2003 Rangers (71-91). The bullpen’s 72 decisions are most in the majors, ahead of the Dodgers (58). Cash likes to use “openers” and it’s expected he will here in Diego Castillo (3-2, 3.23). On Sunday, he pitched a perfect 7th inning on 8 pitches vs. Boston. On Friday vs. the Red Sox, he made his second career start and recorded a career-high 4 SO in 1.2 IP. His last 7 appearances (2 starts) and nine of his last 10 apps (2 starts) have been scoreless after allowing multiple runs in four of his previous 5 outings. He has gone 1.1 IP or longer 12 times this season, and 2 IP or longer seven times.Why Bet on Atlanta?

MLB Betting Trends for Rays vs Braves
- Tampa Bay is 5-2 ATS in the last 7 games
- Tampa Bay is 8-1 SU in the last 9 games
- The total went OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay’s last 6 games
- Atlanta is 1-4 ATS in the last 5 games at home
- Atlanta is 6-2 SU in the last 8 games
- The total went UNDER in 9 of Atlanta’s last 10 games
- 2 of 3 games in this series have gone under the total this season