The Tampa Bay Rays (57-56) and St. Louis Cardinals (59-56) meet Friday for the finale of a 3-game series. First pitch from Busch Stadium is set for 7:15 p.m. ET.'Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Rays vs. Cardinals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: St. Louis leads 2-0
St. Louis won 5-2 over the Rays Wednesday while covering as a -117 home favorite. The Cardinals scored 4 runs in the 3rd and 4th innings to break a 1-1 tie.'RHP'Taj Bradley took the loss as he allowed 5 ER, 9 H, 3 BB and 3 K in 4 2/3 IP. The Rays have dropped back-to-back games after losing 4-3 in Monday’s series opener.
Rays at Cardinals projected starters
RHP Shane Baz vs. RHP Kyle Gibson