The Tampa Bay Rays (47-38) host the Athletics (35-52) on July 1, 2025. First pitch from George M. Steinbrenner Field is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. EDT; the game will broadcast live on FDSSUN.
Find my MLB betting preview and Athletics vs Rays prediction below, as well as probable pitchers, betting trends, injury reports and more.
My Athletics vs Rays Prediction
- Athletics vs Rays picks: Junior Caminero Over 0.5 Home Runs (+330), Brent Rooker Over 0.5 Home Runs (+425)
My Rays vs Athletics best bets are on Junior Caminero and Brent Rooker to hit a home run. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Athletics vs Rays Odds
| Athletics Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -150 | 8.5 -120o / +100u | +140 |
| Rays Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +125 | 8.5 -120o / +100u | -165 |
Grant Neiffer’s Athletics vs Rays Preview, Picks
Junior Caminero Over 0.5 Home Runs (+330)
The odds are a little low on Junior Caminero to hit a home run today, but the spot is so good that there's still decent value.
The weather in Tampa Bay should be good for hitting, with temps in the low-80s, high humidity, and wind blowing out at 6 mph.
Opposing pitcher Jeffrey Springs has been a gas can for righty power this season, giving up a 1.58 HR/9 to go along with heavy fly-ball and hard-contact numbers.
Caminero has been one of the best home run hitters in the league this season, with 21 bombs in 79 games.
I have the true odds projected around +280 in this spot, making this a great play tonight.
Brent Rooker Over 0.5 Home Runs (+425)
Shane Baz has historically been a normal splits pitcher, but has struggled a lot more this season with him using his slider less and adding a cutter to his pitch mix.
He's struggling to get right-handers out this season and is allowing well above average power giving up a 1.54 HR/9.
Athletics' outfielder Brent Rooker is one of the best home run hitters in the league, and I have the true odds for him to go yard today nearly 100 points lower than the current number, making this a great EV bet.
Athletics vs Rays Best Bets
- Junior Caminero Over 0.5 Home Runs (+330)
- Brent Rooker Over 0.5 Home Runs (+425)
