Dodgers vs Rays Odds & Picks (May 26)

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But, the veteran is improving. He only surrendered three earned on four hits on May 20th against the St. Louis Cardinals. In fact, Syndergaard hasn’t given up more than three runs in each of his previous four appearances. In two career outings against Tampa, he owns a 5.79 ERA.

Syndergaard vs Beeks Stats

Beeks is more of a reliever for the Rays, making just five starts this year. But with recent injuries, he’s getting the call here. The southpaw is 1-2 with a 4.68 ERA and typically serves as an opener. Tampa will likely make this a bullpen game.

The 29-year-old last pitched on May 21st, tossing two relief innings and allowing one run. In one outing versus LA, Beeks was torched for five earned in 4.2 frames.

Dodgers Gaining Traction

Although the Dodgers are just 5-5 in their last 10 games, going 2-1 against the Braves is certainly a massive positive. After all, Atlanta is basically their biggest threat to making the World Series at this moment in time.

Los Angeles lost a 4-3 heartbreaker in the finale Wednesday, but Tony Gonsolin threw the ball incredibly well, allowing just three runs in 5.2 innings. The bats were hot too with 12 hits, but one of the best MLB lineups around stranded 10 runners.

Rays Are Dominant

Aside from a deflating 20-1 loss in the second game of the Blue Jays series, Tampa had its way with Toronto. They average just over six runs per contest in the other three matchups and also threw the baseball very well against a potent offense.

Randy Arozarena led the way Thursday, going 2 for 3 with a pair of RBI in the 6-3 win. Wander Franco also had a triple. Zach Eflin meanwhile produced seven quality innings, surrendering a mere one run.

Dodgers vs Rays Prediction

Tampa Bay doesn’t lose at home and you’d have to imagine there will be a sense of revenge on their minds from their World Series loss three years ago. I’ll take the Rays moneyline.