MLB Indians vs. Rays Picks & Predictions for Tuesday, July 18
By ATSSportsline.com
ST. PETERSBURG, FL (ATS Consultants) – This is the second game of a four-game series. Cleveland won the opener 3-2 on Monday night. Josh Tomlin takes the mound for the Tribe against Matt Moore for the Rays. The opening pitch starts at 7:10pmET from Tropicana Field.
ODDS: The oddsmakers have installed the Rays as a -150 favorite over the Indians. The total is 8 in most books. Cleveland comes in with a 46-43 overall record and is 43-42 Over, while Tampa Bay is 46-44 overall and is 37-48 Under.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Rays opened as a -154 favorite and moved down to -150 at most books. The total started at 8.5 and moved down to 8 at most books.
PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers currently placed on tonight’s game, 77% of public bettors favor the Rays. These numbers are subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the “Public Betting” link available in this paragraph to get the most up-to-date information.
MLB FREE PICK: Take the under. According to the latest MLB trends, Cleveland is 1-4 Under last 5 games as a road underdog, 4-9-1 Under in last 14 road games vs. a team with a winning record, 1-5-1 Under in Tomlin’s last 7 starts as an underdog of +110 to +150. Tampa Bay is 3-9 Under last 12 home games with the total set at 7.0-8.5, 3-8 Under last 11 home games vs. a right-handed starter and is 8-21-2 Under last 31 Tuesday games. Both teams are struggling to hit and score runs, especially the Rays. Cleveland is hitting just .246 with runner in scoring position. Josh Tomlin isn’t the most dominant pitcher, but did shut down Tampa Bay, 3-1 on July 5 in his last start. He’ll oppose Tampa Bay’s Matt Moore, who lost to Cleveland on July 7. The struggling Rays have lost three of four since the All-Star break but are still just a half game behind the Tribe.
TUESDAY MLB FREE PICK: RAYS/INDIANS UNDER 8
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