The Cincinnati Reds (49-53) and Tampa Bay Rays (52-51) open a 3-game set Friday. First pitch from Tropicana Field is set for 6:50 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Reds vs. Rays odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Rays won 2-1 last year
The Reds have won back-to-back games after taking down the Atlanta Braves 9-4 Wednesday as +110 road underdogs. Reds 1B Spencer Steer'led the offense with 3 RBIs on 3 extra-base hits, and SS'Elly De La Cruz also contributed 3 hits, including a solo shot in the 3rd inning.
Tampa Bay got back in the win column with a 13-0 domination over the Toronto Blue Jays Thursday to cash as a +103 road underdog. DH Brandon Lowe hit a solo shot into the upper deck at Rogers Centre in the 1st inning, while RHP'Taj Bradley'won his 5th consecutive decision, extending his scoreless streak to 23 IP.