Dodgers vs. Rays Moneyline Pick & Analysis 5/26/23

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Tampa Bay Rays
Date: Friday, May 26th, 6:40 ET
Location: Tropicana Field
TV: BSSUN
Money Line: Dodgers -101/Rays -117
Total Line: 9.5

Betting Preview

Here’s our betting preview for the upcoming MLB clash between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Dodgers on Friday, May 26th at Tropicana Field. We provide you with a comprehensive analysis, odds, and predictions to help with your handicapping decision or tail our expert based on the projected lineups and listed starting pitchers.

Betting Odds

Dodgers vs. Rays Projected Lineup

	Batting Order	Position
Mookie Betts	1	RF
Freddie Freeman	2	1B
Will Smith	3	C
J.D. Martinez	4	DH
Max Muncy	5	1B
Miguel Vargas	6	3B
James Outman	7	CF
Chris Taylor	8	LF
Trayce Thompson	9	LF
Noah Syndergaard	–	SP




	Batting Order	Position
Yandy Díaz	1	1B
Wander Franco	2	SS
Randy Arozarena	3	LF
Brandon Lowe	4	2B
Harold Ramírez	5	DH
Isaac Paredes	6	3B
Josh Lowe	7	CF
Christian Bethancourt	8	C
Jose Siri	9	CF
Jalen Beeks	–	RP




Straight Up/Over-Under/ Runline Record

Los Angeles Dodgers: 31-20 SU / OU 28-22 / Runline 29-22
Tampa Bay Rays: 37-15 SU / OU 31-18 / Runline 31-21

Even though the Dodgers are in first place in the NL West, they have gone just 2-3 over their last five games. Los Angeles’ overall record currently sits at 31-20, including going 14-13 on the road and 17-7 at home. Their series record stands at 9-5.

• The Dodgers have covered the runline in three straight games and have a season-long run margin of 1.1.
• The Dodgers have been favored in 84.3% of their games and have runline records of 14-10 and 15-12 at home and on the road, respectively
• The over has hit in 56% of the Dodgers’ 51 games at 28-22.

The Rays take on the Dodgers in the middle of a two-game winning streak and are leading the AL East on an overall record of 37-15. So far, they are 13-10 on the road and 24-5 at home. Tampa Bay’s overall series record stands at 10-4.

• The Rays have covered the runline in two straight games and have a season-long run margin of 2.2.
• The Rays have been favored in 86.5% of their games and have runline records of 18-11 and 13-10 at home and on the road, respectively
• The over has hit in 63% of the Rays’ 52 games at 31-18.

Pitching Matchup




Entering with a record of 1-3, Noah Syndergaard is making his 10th appearance of the season. So far, he has an ERA of 5.88 on a batting average allowed of .293. On the road, he is 0-1 with an 8.66 ERA and 1-2 at home on an ERA of 3.71. For the season, teams have a slugging percentage of .467 against him.

Noah Syndergaard’s most recent outing saw him face the Cardinals, where he allowed three runs and four hits in five innings of work. the Dodgers ended up losing the game by a score of 6-5.




The Rays will turn to starter Jalen Beeks who has an overall record of 1-2. Through 18 appearances his ERA stands at 4.68 with a K/9 figure of 0.9. So far, he has put together of FIP of 4.64 to go along with an OBP of .292.

Jalen Beeks struggled in his most recent appearance, giving up one run in only two innings of work. In the game, the Rays fell by a score of 6-4 to the Brewers.

Dodgers vs. Rays Offense Outlook

The Dodgers are making their mark in the power department with a total of 82 home runs (3rd). They are currently averaging 5.5 runs per game overall, with a collective batting average of .236. When playing on the road, their slugging percentage is .419 compared to .462 at home.

Los Angeles Dodgers Top Hitters vs. Lefties




Los Angeles Dodgers Top Hitters: Last Five Games




The Rays have hit an impressive 97 home runs so far this season, placing them among the top home run hitting teams in baseball (1st). These power numbers have led to an average of 6.0 runs per game and a collective batting average of .269. When playing on the road, their slugging percentage is .501 compared to .479 at home.

Tampa Bay Rays Top Bats




Tampa Bay Rays Top Hitters: Last Five Games




Free MLB Pick

The Rays have fresh arms for what will be a bullpen game for them with Beeks get the opener role. Sndergaard brings a 10.29 road ERA into the game and his back numbers against the TB roster are not strong. Take the Rays minus the small number.