Tampa Bay Rays at Atlanta Braves Betting Tips – Rays To Complete Series Sweep In MLB
Tampa Bay Rays are set to complete a series sweep of the Atlanta Braves after dominating the first two games. Rays' bats have been hot, and starter Nick Martinez (14-4, 3.04 ERA) continues to excel, especially as an underdog. Meanwhile, the Braves have lost six of their last ten games, including the previous three. Betting recommendations include a Rays moneyline win and under 8.5 total runs, given the pitchers' combined ERA of 6.29. Overall, Tampa Bay's current form and pitching edge make them favorites to seal the sweep.
- Rays on verge of sweeping Braves after taking first two games
- Nick Martinez continues strong season (14-4, 3.04 ERA)
- Betting tip: Rays moneyline win and under 8.5 total runs
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Tampa Bay are tipped to complete a series sweep of Atlanta on the road.
The Rays bats have been firing in this series so far, and starting pitcher Nick Martinez has routinely delivered when the team has been a betting underdog.
Key Numbers – Will Rays Complete Series Sweep?
- Tampa Bay Rays have won the first 2 meetings
- Tampa Bay Rays have won as a betting underdog in 10 of Nick Martinez’s 12 starts
- Tampa Bay starter Nick Martinez is 14-4 with a 3.04 ERA this season
- The two starting pitchers have a combined ERA of 6.29
Braves Lead All-Time Head-To-Head; Rays Won Last Meeting
- Atlanta Braves lead the all-time series 29-21
- Tampa Bay Rays won 7-2 when the two teams last met on September 9
Tampa Bay Rays Form – Last 10 Games
Tampa Bay go into the final game of this series in good form, having now won four of their previous five games.
| Date | Opposition | W/L | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug-30 | vs San Diego Padres | W | 5-4 W/O |
| Aug-31 | vs New York Mets | L | 2-3 |
| Sep-01 | vs New York Mets | W | 6-2 |
| Sep-02 | vs New York Mets | L | 4-10 |
| Sep-03 | at Texas Rangers | L | 0-6 |
| Sep-04 | at Texas Rangers | W | 7-6 |
| Sep-05 | at Texas Rangers | W | 6-3 |
| Sep-06 | at Texas Rangers | L | 6-8 |
| Sep-08 | at Atlanta Braves | W | 7-1 |
| Sep-09 | at Atlanta Braves | W | 7-2 |
Atlanta Braves Form – Last 10 Games
Atlanta enter the series finale having now lost six of their last 10 games, and each of the previous three.
| Date | Opposition | W/L | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug-30 | vs Colorado Rockies | W | 3-2 W/O |
| Aug-31 | vs San Francisco Giants | L | 3-7 |
| Sep-01 | at Washington Nationals | L | 5-9 |
| Sep-02 | at Washington Nationals | W | 9-0 |
| Sep-04 | at Philadelphia Phillies | W | 5-2 |
| Sep-05 | at Philadelphia Phillies | L | 2-4 |
| Sep-06 | at Philadelphia Phillies | W | 5-4 |
| Sep-07 | at Philadelphia Phillies | L | 0-1 |
| Sep-08 | vs Tampa Bay Rays | L | 1-7 |
| Sep-09 | vs Tampa Bay Rays | L | 2-7 |
Starting Pitchers
| Player | Team | Record | ERA | Strikeouts | Innings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Martinez | Tampa Bay Rays | 14-4 | 3.04 | 95 | 160.0 |
| Martin Perez | Atlanta Braves | 8-9 | 3.25 | 94 | 124.2 |
Verdict
Tampa Bay have dominated the Braves in this series and can complete a sweep here.
The Rays have out-scored their hosts 14-3 through two games, and pitcher Martinez has been stacking up wins this season.
The Rays have out-scored their hosts 14-3 through two games, and pitcher Martinez has been stacking up wins this season.
Tampa Bay Win
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