The MLB playoffs continue tonight when the Tampa Bay Rays travel to Oakland to take on the Athletics in the AL Wild Card Game.
The A's won four of seven games against the Rays this season, winning 1.64 units for bettors, according to Bet Labs. Five of those matchups also fell under the closing total, resulting in a profit of 2.79 units.
Let's look at how bettors are approaching tonight's Rays vs. Athletics AL Wild Card Game, including how wiseguy money is already shaping odds.
Odds as of Wednesday at 12:45 p.m. ET and via PointsBet, where Action Network users get an exclusive 200% deposit match (deposit $50, bet with $150).
Tampa Bay Rays vs. Oakland Athletics Sharp Report
Charlie Morton (16-6, 3.05 ERA) vs. Sean Manaea (4-0, 1.21 ERA)
Oakland opened as a -150 favorite against Tampa Bay and bettors are split on tonight's game, as 51% of moneyline tickets have fallen on the A's. Betting on the total is relatively balanced as well, with 57% of tickets hitting the under (7.5).
On the other hand, sharps have made their opinions clear regarding where the value lies with both the moneyline and over/under in this matchup.
Despite balanced moneyline betting, the Rays have plummeted from +130 to +110, and professional money is the reason behind the move.
Sports Insights' Bet Signals reported steam hitting the market at 11:17 a.m. ET Wednesday, which was responsible for driving this line down to the current number.
And not only are pros showing interest in the moneyline, but they're hitting the total as well.
SI's Bet Signals triggered another Steam Move at 12:54 p.m., this time on the under. This influx of money from respected bettors has pushed the total down from an opener of 7.5 to 7 across the market.
Casual bettors remain undecided on this game, but the pros are clearly happy getting down on the Rays as plus-money underdogs in a low-scoring affair.
