The Athletics host the Tampa Bay Rays on August 11, 2025. First pitch from Sutter Health Park is scheduled for 10:05 p.m. EDT; the game will be broadcast on NBCS-CA.
Find my MLB betting preview and Rays vs Athletics prediction below, as well as probable pitchers, betting trends, injury reports, and more.
My Rays vs Athletics Prediction
- Rays vs Athletics picks: Under 10
My Rays vs Athletics best bet is on the under. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Rays vs Athletics Odds
| Rays Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +150 | 10 -105o / -115u | -105 |
| Athletics Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -185 | 10 -105o / -115u | -115 |
Rays vs Athletics Projected Starting Pitchers
| Ryan Pepiot (TBR) | Stat | Jeffrey Springs (ATH) |
|---|---|---|
| 7-9 | W-L | 10-7 |
| 1.3 | fWAR (FanGraphs) | 1.2 |
| 3.77/3.96 | ERA /xERA | 3.89/4.01 |
| 4.58/4.00 | FIP / xFIP | 4.61/4.54 |
| 1.18 | WHIP | 1.12 |
| 15.7 | K-BB% | 12.4 |
| 39.6 | GB% | 32.1 |
| 109 | Stuff+ | 94 |
| 99 | Location+ | 98 |
Rays vs Athletics Prediction, Betting Analysis
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This setup is further strengthened when the home team is in a low-scoring rhythm, hitting the under in recent games with a five-game over rate below 40%. The betting market often reflects this with a modest drop in the total from open to close, while public action on the over remains limited—typically between 6% and 29% of bets.
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Pick: Under 10
Moneyline
There is no play on the moneyline.
Run Line (Spread)
There is no play on the run line.
Over/Under
Take the under in tonight's Rays vs. Athletics matchup.
