Reds vs. Rays: Betting Preview for July 27

Published 5:25 am Saturday, July 27, 2024

Zack Littell will take the hill for the Tampa Bay Rays (52-52) on Saturday, July 27 versus the Cincinnati Reds (50-53), who will counter with Andrew Abbott. The first pitch will be thrown at 4:10 PM ET at Tropicana Field.

Oddsmakers have listed the Rays (-115) as moneyline favorites versus the Reds (-105). The over/under for this contest is 7.5. The odds to eclipse the over are -115, while the odds are -105 to go under.

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Reds vs. Rays Game Info

  • Date: Saturday, July 27, 2024
  • Time: 4:10 PM ET
  • Location: St. Petersburg, Florida
  • Venue: Tropicana Field
  • TV Channel: BSSUN
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Rays -115
  • Moneyline Underdog: Reds -105
  • Over/Under: 7.5 runs (Over: -115, Under: -105)

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Reds Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Abbott (9-6) will take to the mound for the Reds and make his 21st start of the season.
  • The left-hander last pitched on Sunday, when he gave up no earned runs and allowed six hits in 6 2/3 innings against the Washington Nationals.
  • He has eight quality starts in 20 chances this season.
  • Abbott has started 20 games this season, and he’s lasted five or more innings 18 times. He averages 5.7 innings per appearance.
  • He has finished three appearances without allowing an earned run in 20 chances this season.

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Reds Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Reds have hit 114 homers this season, which ranks 14th in the big leagues.
  • Cincinnati is 17th in MLB with a slugging percentage of .395 this season.
  • The Reds rank 28th in MLB with a team batting average of just .230.
  • Cincinnati ranks 15th in the majors with 459 total runs scored this season.
  • The Reds have an on-base percentage of .304 this season, which ranks 22nd in the league.
  • The Reds rank 26th in strikeouts per game (9.1) among MLB offenses.
  • Cincinnati has the 12th-ranked ERA (3.84) in the majors this season.
  • Cincinnati strikes out 8.6 batters per nine innings as a pitching staff, 14th in MLB.
  • Reds pitchers have a 1.254 WHIP this season, 15th in the majors.

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