The Tampa Bay Rays (58-62) and the A’s (53-68) play the middle contest of a 3-game series Tuesday at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento. First pitch is scheduled for 10:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Rays vs. A’s odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Tied 2-2

The Rays opened the series Monday with a 7-4 victory, collecting 15 hits to win as short ‘dogs (-105) as the Over (9.5) connected.

Tampa Bay fired out to a 4-0 lead before the A’s posted their first run in the bottom of the fifth to cut it to 4-1. The Rays led 6-1 at the seventh inning stretch before the A’s bats came alive for 3 runs to make things interesting. All-Star 3B Junior Caminero went 3-for-4 with a solo homer, a walk and 2 runs scored, while OF Chandler Simpson went 3-for-3 with a walk. 2B Brandon Lowe ended up 3-for-4 with a solo homer and 2 RBIs.

For the A’s, C Shea Langeliers ended up 3-for-4 with a solo homer and 2 runs scored, while OF Tyler Soderstrom smacked a 3-run homer, his 22nd shot of the season.

The Over has cashed in 3 straight games for the Rays, while going 4-1-1 in the past 6 outings. For the A’s, the Over has hit in 2 of the past 3 games, but the Under is 13-4-1 across the previous 18 contests.

Rays at A’s projected starters

RHP Shane Baz vs. LHP Jacob Lopez

Baz (8-8, 4.92 ERA) makes his 24th start of the season. He has a 1.34 WHIP, 3.4 BB/9 and 9.4 K/9 through 128 innings.

Last start: No-decision, 4 IP, 4 ER, 5 H (1 HR), 2 BB, 9 K in 5-4 road win vs. Los Angeles Angels Wednesday2025 road stats: 3-4, 3.34 ERA (64 2/3 IP, 24 ER), 8 HR, 22 BB, 61 K, 1.19 WHIP in 11 starts2025 vs. A’s (1 start): No-decision, 7 IP, 3 ER, 7 H (2 HR), 1 BB, 11 K in 4-3 home loss in 10 innings July 1Career vs. A’s: 1-0, 1.84 ERA (14 2/3 IP, 3 ER), 10 H, 2 HR, 4 BB, 15 K, 0.96 WHIP, 9.2 K/9 in 2 starts

Lopez (5-6, 3.59 ERA) makes his 15th start and 19th appearance. He has a 1.25 WHIP, 3.5 BB/9 and 10.9 K/9 through 77 2/3 innings.

Last outing: Win, 7 2/3 IP, 0 ER, 3 H, 0 BB, 10 K in 6-0 road win vs. Washington Nationals Thursday2025 home stats: 2-3, 3.13 ERA (37 1/3 IP, 13 ER), 6 HR, 15 BB, 53 K, 1.23 WHIP in 8 appearances (6 starts)2025/career vs. Rays: No-decision, 3 1/3 IP, 4 R (3 ER), 5 H (1 HR), 1 BB, 1 K in 6-4 road win June 30

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Rays at A’s odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:35 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Rays -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | A’s -115 (bet $115 to win $100)Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rays -1.5 (+145) | A’s +1.5 (-180)Over/Under (O/U): 10 (O: -110 | U: -110)Rays at A’s picks and predictionsPrediction

A’s 5, Rays 3

The A’S (-115) are a very good play for the bounce back against Baz and the Rays on Tuesday night.

Lopez struggled in his first try against the Rays in Tampa back in late June. However, since getting tuned up for 5 ER in just 5 IP in Texas on July 21, Lopez hasn’t allowed a run in the past 3 starts across 17 IP, and he has given up just 10 hits in the span.

If you’re a bit conservative, backing A’s +1.5 (-180) might be your play. However, that’s just a little too pricey, costing nearly 2 times your potential return.

We’re banking on Lopez continuing his solid pitching, but it won’t be easy, as Baz has pitched pretty well, too, especially on the road.

AVOID, and if you like the A’s, just play them straight up.

UNDER 10 (-110) is always a risky play at Sutter Health Park, as this Triple-A park has hitter-friendly dimensions. And, while the Over cashed in Monday’s series opener, the Under is actually 7-1-1 in the past 9 home games for the A’s.

Don’t get carried away, though, as the Rays have cashed the Over in 3 in a row, while going high at a 4-1-1 clip in the past 6 outings.

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