As we continue through the middle third of the regular season schedule, the Pittsburgh Pirates (29W-41L) will once again pay a visit to the Tampa Bay Rays (38W-32L) at Tropicana Field on Saturday, June 25 at 1:10 pm ET.
Tampa Bay Rays vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Odds
Tampa Bay Rays -200 | Pittsburgh Pirates +168 (BET NOW)
Over/Under 7.5 total points (BET NOW)
Tampa Bay Rays
So far this season, the Rays currently hold a team batting average of .231. Defensively, they are sporting an ERA of 3.22 and a .982 fielding percentage. They are currently ranked number four in the American League East after they defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 in their most recent game on Friday. Will they be able to pick up a hard-fought win in this midseason clash?
Regarding inactive players for this matchup, the Tampa Bay Rays will play without Jon Chargois (Oblique), Peter Fairbanks (Lat), Kevin Kiermaier (Hip), Drew Rasmussen (Hamstring), Michael Zunino (Shoulder), Manuel Margot (Knee), Andrew Kittredge (Elbow), Brendan McKay (Shoulder), Yonny Chirinos (Elbow), Jonathon Feyereisen (Shoulder), Wander Samuel Franco (Quad), Nick Anderson (Elbow), Luis Patiño (Oblique), Brandon Lowe (Back) and Tyler Glasnow (Elbow).
Pittsburgh Pirates
So far this season, the Pirates currently hold a team batting average of .220. Defensively, they are carrying an ERA of 4.56 and a .979 fielding percentage. They are currently ranked number three in the National League Central after they were defeated by the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 in their most recent game on Friday. Will they be able to pick up a much-needed win in this midseason tilt?
Regarding inactive players for this matchup, the Pittsburgh Pirates are without Tucupita Marcano (COVID-19), Nicolaus Mears (Elbow), Josh VanMeter (Finger), Zachary Thompson (Forearm), Canaan Smith-Njigba (Wrist), Duane Underwood Jr. (COVID-19), Kevin Newman (Groin), Jacob Marisnick (Thumb), Benjamin Gamel (Hamstring), Roberto Pérez (Hamstring), Dillon Peters (Back), Blake Cederlind (Elbow), Yoshitomo Tsutsugo (Back), Greg Allen (Hamstring) and Ke’Bryan Hayes (Shoulder).
Tampa Bay Rays vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Predictions
Moneyline Pick: Tampa Bay Rays (-200)
Over/Under Pick: Under 7.5 total points (-118)
Runline Pick: Tampa Bay Rays -1.5 runs (+114)
(*Predictions based on our proprietary predictive algorithm software)
