Washington Nationals vs Tampa Bay Rays

Tampa Bay Rays grade out as the side to be on versus Washington Nationals, at 60% to win. A 60% lean with real separation between these two. Pitching matchup: Griffin Jax (3.68 ERA) vs Cade Cavalli (3.98 ERA).

Why we lean this way

• Form & record: Tampa Bay Rays sit 41-30 (0.577), Washington Nationals 39-36 (0.520).
• Last 10: Tampa Bay Rays 4-6 (L3), Washington Nationals 6-4 (L1). Hot streaks move these lines fast.
• Run differential: Tampa Bay Rays +5, Washington Nationals +15 on the year — the most honest measure of how good a team actually is, beyond their record.
• On the mound: Tampa Bay Rays hand the ball to Griffin Jax; Washington Nationals counter with Cade Cavalli. Starting pitching swings a baseball game more than any other factor.
• Home field: worth about +3.5% to Tampa Bay Rays in our model.

The verdict

The play we like: Tampa Bay Rays. It is a solid lean at 60% — good value, not a lock. Bet what is fun to lose.

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