The upcoming baseball game on September 10, 2024, at 6:40 PM will showcase a compelling matchup between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park under clear skies. Taj Bradley will take the mound for the Rays with a current ERA of 4.397, while Ranger Suárez, with a more formidable ERA of 2.903, will pitch for the Phillies.
As the Rays struggle with a 10th place standing in the 2024 AL East Division, holding a record of 71-73, their performance on the road shows slightly less success compared to their home games. Contrarily, the Phillies claim the second spot in the NL East Division with a robust 86-58 record, showing great strength at home with a 48-25 record. Both teams have had contrasting recent performances, where the Rays have only managed 5 wins in their last 10 games compared to the Phillies’ 7 wins.
Focusing on betting odds for this game, the Phillies are favored with a point spread of -1.5 and a money line of -167, indicating stronger confidence in their victory. The Over/Under for the game is set at 7.5, suggesting expectations of moderate scoring from both sides. The Rays, as underdogs, are placed at +142 on the money line, which could attract bets from those anticipating a potential upset.