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Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Colorado Rockies vs. Tampa Bay Rays, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Wednesday, August 23rd 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Rockies vs. Rays
The Rockies take on the Rays on Wednesday, August 23rd 2023 at Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Colorado Rockies (48-77) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (76-51)
- Date: Wednesday, August 23rd 2023
- Time: 6:40 ET
- Venue: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg
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Colorado Rockies - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
Heading into today's game against Tampa Bay, the Rockies have a record of just 48-77. This places the team 5th in the NL West. The Rockies will need a win in today's game to move their record on the road (20-44) above the .500 mark.
Being favored 15 times in 125 games, Colorado has a record against the runline of 60-65. The team's over/under record comes in at 56-69 with an average betting line of 10.
Austin Gomber gets the starting nod for Colorado, looking to improve his overall record of 9-9. Against the Rays, Austin Gomber is hoping to improve on his current ERA of 5.52. Compared to other pitchers, he has an elevated batting average allowed (.289). Opposing hitters have gone deep 23 times against Austin Gomber, who has a WOBA allowed of .353. Gomber's WHIP of 1.47 comes along with a total of 39 walks allowed.
Colorado's offense enters play with the 19th-ranked scoring offense, averaging 4.4 runs per game. Through 125 games, the Rockies have the 12th-ranked batting average at .250. Things have been going slightly better in the power department, as Colorado has gone deep 127 times, placing them 20th in the league. Colorado's overall OBP of .311 puts them 21st in the league.
Tampa Bay Rays - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Tampa Bay Rays enter play ranked 2nd in the AL East, with an overall record of 76-51. On the season, the Rays have an above .500 home record, going 41-22 at Tropicana Field.
Tampa Bay has been favored in 81.9% of their games, resulting in an above .500 record against the runline at 64-63. With an average betting line of 8 runs, the team's over/under record stands at 67-56.
Taking the mound for Tampa Bay is Aaron Civale. Heading into play, he has a mark of 6-3. So far, Aaron Civale has put together an outstanding ERA of 2.44. Opponents have had a tough time against the right-hander, as they are batting just .224 against him. Opposing hitters have gone deep five times against Aaron Civale, who has a WOBA allowed of .267. With a total of 24 walks, Civale has a WHIP of 1.12.
On the season, Tampa Bay boasts the 4th-ranked scoring offense, averaging 5.4 runs per game. The Rays are enjoying offensive success as their team batting average ranks 4th at .261. The team's lineup is also hitting for power at an above average rate, with 184 home runs (4th). Tampa Bay's strong OBP of .332 is 4th best in the league.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Rockies vs. Rays
Heading into today's matchup between Tampa Bay and the Rockies, the Rays are the heavy favorite at -279 on the moneyline. Tampa Bay's implied win probability sits at 73.61%. The MLB predictive model gives Tampa Bay enough of an edge to bet the Rays to cover the runline (-1.5).
Recommended Betting Pick: Rays -1.5
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