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Tampa Bay Rays vs Oakland Athletics Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: August 13, 2025 at 10:05 PM ET

Venue: Sutter Health Park — Sacramento, California

Article updated Aug 13, 11:45 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Tampa Bay Rays are set to face off against the Oakland Athletics in a matchup between two teams looking to turn around their seasons. The Rays currently sit in fourth

Game outlook

The Tampa Bay Rays are set to face off against the Oakland Athletics in a matchup between two teams looking to turn around their seasons. The Rays currently sit in fourth place in the AL East with a record of 98-64, while the A's have the worst record in the AL West at 53-68. For insights on who may come out on top in this game, be sure to read our Rays vs Athletics prediction. Stay ahead of the game with our top MLB Predictions and boost your bankroll.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Rays -135 | Athletics +118

Spread: Rays -1.5 (+120) | Athletics +1.5 (-139)

Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tampa Bay will win straight-up is 57%.

Tampa Bay Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays are currently facing challenges in their season but are looking to turn things around in order to secure a wild-card spot. Pitcher Drew Rasmussen has had an impressive season, allowing only 33 runs in 111 innings pitched with 97 strikeouts. Opponents are struggling to make solid contact against Rasmussen, with a low expected opponent Slugging Percentage, Barrel Percentage, and expected ERA. Additionally, the Rays' lineup has been performing well, with players like Jonathan Aranda, Junior Caminero, Brandon Lowe, Yandy Diaz, and Danny Jensen contributing significantly to the team's offensive success. Overall, the Rays remain a formidable team at the plate, making them a tough opponent for their competitors.

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Oakland Athletics

The Athletics are currently struggling in their season and are on track to finish in last place in the division. Despite this, pitcher JT Ginn has been a standout player, allowing only 26 runs in 53 innings pitched with 58 strikeouts. His expected opponent Batting Average is .229, Strikeout Rate is 26.0, and expected ERA is 3.59, making it difficult for opponents to score against him. The team's lineup has also been strong, with players like Nick Kurtz, Shea Langeliers, Brent Rooker, Tyler Soderstrom, and Jacob Wilson contributing significantly with impressive stats in home runs and total bases.

Tampa Bay Rays Poised to Dominate Against Oakland Athletics with Strong Offense and Pitching

The Oakland Athletics are facing challenges, while the Tampa Bay Rays are poised to dominate in this upcoming game. The Rays, who have a strong track record of scoring an average of 4.48 runs per game, are expected to have a solid offensive performance with key players such as Junior Caminero and Brandon Lowe contributing to strong plate appearances. Additionally, Drew Rasmussen's pitching prowess is likely to limit the A's lineup. The Rays are well-positioned to secure a victory on the road, and bettors may want to consider taking the Rays money line as they are favored in this match-up.

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SportsJaw Rays vs Athletics archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Rays vs Athletics matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Tampa Bay Rays-130 → -147Moved
  • Moneyline · Oakland Athletics+113 → +129Moved
  • Spread · Tampa Bay Rays-1.5 (+120) → -1.5 (+110)Moved
  • Spread · Oakland Athletics+1.5 (-140) → +1.5 (-130)Moved
  • Total · Over9.5 (-110) → 9.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under9.5 (-110) → 9.5 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Tampa Bay Rays
98-64 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 4-5-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Oakland Athletics
64-98 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 3-6-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-08-14T03:45:17.019Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2025-08-12Tampa Bay Rays 0 · Oakland Athletics 6
  • 2025-08-11Tampa Bay Rays 7 · Oakland Athletics 4
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Tampa Bay Rays defeated Oakland Athletics 8-2

Tampa Bay Rays defeated Oakland Athletics 8-2 on August 13, 2025, a 6-run decision in the series. Tampa Bay Rays' strongest period was the 1st inning, when it outscored its opponent 4-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Tampa Bay Rays -1.5 (+110) spread, Tampa Bay Rays covered, while the 10 combined runs finished over the recorded total of 9.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

No graded public tipster picks were recorded for this matchup.