Expert prediction
Rays vs Diamondbacks Odds, and Prop Bets (July 29)
Pick rationale
Analysis & key factors
- The Rays have cooled off, but remain at the top of the MLB.
- Arizona is surging once again, sitting in 1st in the NL West.
- Tampa Bay is 13-10 in their all-time history against the Diamondbacks.
The Rays and the Diamondbacks meet for a stellar interleague series. Both teams are leading their divisions and playing some great baseball. A few more wins will ensure they enter the break on top.
How to Watch
- Where: Chase Field, Phoenix, AZ
- When: Thursday, June 29, 2023, at 3:40 p.m ET
- How to Watch: ESPN+
Prop Bets
| Prop Bet | Odds |
| Yonny Chirinos OVER 3.5 Ks | |
| Yonny Chirinos UNDER 3.5 Ks |
Prediction:
Yonny Chirinos has been a solid piece of Tampa Bay’s dominant rotation this year. After missing 2021 and most of 2022 due to injuries, Chirinos has finally claimed some key playing time. That being said, he got hammered in his last start against the Royals, allowing 8 ER in 5.1 IP. Chirinos has yet to strike out more than 4 batters in one outing, limited by shortened games as a result of his injury history. Take the under.
Pick:
| Prop Bet | Odds |
| Yandy Diaz OVER 0.5 Hits | |
| Yandy Diaz UNDER 0.5 Hits |
Prediction:
Yandy Diaz has been one of the most consistent players at the plate this season. He hit .326 in April, .300 in May, and .325 in June. He had an especially strong past week, going 10 for 20 (.500) at the plate, despite Tampa Bay’s recent struggles as a team. Diaz ranks 5th in the entire MLB in batting average and should be a good bet to get at least one hit once again. He had 3 multi-hit games last week. Take the over.
Pick:
| Prop Bet | Odds |
| Christian Walker OVER 0.5 RBIs | |
| Christian Walker UNDER 0.5 RBIs |
Prediction:
Christian Walker has been one of the MLB’s best players in the month of June, hitting .367 with a 1.070 OPS. He currently has an 11-game hitting streak, of which he’s gone 18 for 43 (.419) during, and has a hit in 19 of 23 games this month. During his hitting streak, he’s also driven in 11 runs, averaging 1 per game. It’s no guarantee that Walker will get a RBI every single game, but with how he’s been playing, I’d take the over.
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