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Rays Aim to Extend Home Dominance as Shane Baz Takes the mound Against White Sox
The Tampa Bay Rays are set to host the Chicago White Sox, with right-hander Shane Baz slated to start for the Rays.This season, the rays have an impressive 12-7 record when Baz is on the mound, indicating a strong correlation between his starts and team success.
For bettors, Baz’s starts have also shown a trend towards lower scoring games. The “Under” has hit in the Rays’ last four contests where Baz has been the starting pitcher. Furthermore,a historical look at betting the Rays on the run line during Baz’s starts in 2025 woudl have yielded a important profit of 4.30 units.
on the offensive side for the White Sox, Miguel Vargas had a productive weekend series against Pittsburgh, going 4-for-13 at the plate and crossing the plate for five runs. The Rays’ Junior Caminero also showcased his hitting prowess in their weekend series against Baltimore, recording six hits in fourteen at-bats.
For those seeking deeper statistical insights and betting recommendations for this matchup, the NBC Sports MLB Top Trends tool offers thorough data on the spread, moneyline, and total for all games.
Expert Projections for White Sox vs. Rays:
NBC Sports Bet’s predictive modeling has identified several key projections for tonight’s game:
Moneyline: The model recommends a wager on the Tampa Bay Rays to win on the moneyline.
Spread: The model is leaning towards the Chicago White Sox to cover the spread at +1.5.
* total: The model suggests betting the “Under” on the game total of 9.0 runs.
For more in-depth analysis and expert picks from the NBC Sports betting team, including insights from Jay Croucher, Drew Dinsick, Vaughn Dalzell, and Brad Thomas, consult the Expert MLB Predictions page.
