The Atlanta Braves'(59-28) and'Tampa Bay Rays'(57-34) meet Saturday for Game 2 of a 3-game series. First pitch from Tropicana Field is set for 7:15 p.m. ET (FOX). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Braves vs. Rays'odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Braves lead 1-0
Atlanta won 2-1 as -103 road favorites in Game 1 of this series Friday. Tampa Bay started the game out hot with a solo home run in the 1st inning and held that 1-0 lead until the 4th inning. During that inning, C Sean Murphy'hit a 2-run home run to give the Braves the lead and ultimately score the only runs for Atlanta during that game. SP'Charlie Morton'pitched 6 1/3 innings, allowing only 1 run and 2 walks with 6 strikeouts.
The Braves have now won back-to-back games and now sit at 11-1 in their last 12 overall. The Rays have dropped each of their last 6 straight games, including 4 straight home losses. Tampa Bay sits at 34-14 at home on the year while Atlanta sits at 29-13 on the road.