Athletics vs Rays Odds, Picks, Predictions, Game Preview & Live Stream, April 12
Tampa Bay Looking To Even Series
Rays Absolutely Embarrassed In Game One
Game one of the series between the Oakland Athletics and the Tampa Bay Rays turned into an absolute embarrassment as Oakland walked away with a 13-2 win.
Considering that many people were thinking the Athletics were going to be one of the worst teams in baseball due to the moves they made during the offseason, giving up 13 runs is certainly not something the Rays’ pitching staff is going to want to remember.

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Is Oakland Going To Do This Again?
Although the Oakland Athletics’ roster is much worse than it has been for the past decade, their organization has a strange way of competing even when they aren’t the most talented.
It doesn’t seem likely that Oakland can sustain the how they’ve managed to play throughout the first four games of the season, but we have seen crazier things happen in this game and specifically with Oakland.
They have been one of those teams for the past decade that is similar to the St Louis Cardinals. Both organizations simply know how to win games with the hand they’re dealt.
If Oakland can continue being scrappy and play how they have in the past, we might see the A’s make some noise once again this year.
What Happened to Tampa Bay?
When looking at the type of roster and lineup that the Oakland Athletics have, it’s inexcusable to ever give up 13 runs against them.
Tampa Bay started the season off with a series sweep against the Baltimore Orioles, and perhaps they came into this one thinking that it was going to be the same result, which it clearly wasn’t.
This is just one game for Tampa Bay, and if they can win the next three, they will still be sitting in a great position to start the year.
Tampa Bay will throw Tommy Romero in this one. He has yet to make a start in the major leagues, so expect some struggles from him even against this below-average Oakland lineup.
Athletics vs Rays Head-to-Head
The Oakland Athletics and the Tampa Bay Rays have played nearly 200 times. Oakland currently has the series lead at 113-80 and was able to win the season series a year ago, 4-3.
Athletics vs. Rays Game Information
- Game: Athletics(2-2) vs Rays(3-1)
- Location: Tropicana Field
- Day/Time: Tuesday, April 12th, 6:40 p.m. ET
- Athletics vs Rays Live stream: MLB.tv
Athletics vs Rays Betting Lines
Athletics vs Rays Prediction
The current MLB lines for this one are going to see the Tampa Bay Rays at -200 on the moneyline. It would be smart if betters decide to wait a bit before game time and hope that this line has better odds before the first pitch.
Considering that the Oakland A’s were able to come away with a win on Monday and did so in the fashion they did, Tampa Bay should be ready to take care of business.
Oakland is one of those teams that you have to watch out for. This is a game that Tampa Bay should be able to get back on track in and take care of business in the rest of the series.
The best bet in this one is going to be taking the Tampa Bay Rays on the moneyline.
The over/under at 8.5 might not be a bad play. Both of these teams do have trouble scoring at times, and although the Rays are going to be throwing a guy with no MLB experience, Oakland could still struggle against him. When betting online, take the Tampa Bay Rays!