The Tampa Bay Rays (57-55) take on the St. Louis Cardinals (58-56) Wednesday in the 2nd game of a 3-game set at Busch Stadium at 7:45 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: Cardinals lead 1-0
The Rays made it interesting, but ultimately faltered in a 4-3 Tuesday defeat. Down 4-2 in the 9th, they scored a run and had 2 runners on when the final out was secured. They mustered just 6 hits, but DH Brandon Lowe sent one of them out of the park for his 13th dinger of the season.
There was a lot not to like for the Cards here. Good for them that they scored 4 runs, but they came on a couple of 2-run homers. They still can’t find ways to manufacture runs when the ball stays in the park. 3B Nolan Arenado had the bases loaded, down 2-0 in the 1st, and he hit into a double play to end the inning. He has 1 extra-base hit with runners in scoring position since May 4.