On the evening of August 19, 2024, the Tampa Bay Rays will square off against the Oakland Athletics at Oakland Coliseum at 9:40 PM under clear skies. The pitching matchup will feature Taj Bradley of the Rays, who holds a 3.493 ERA, against Joe Boyle of the Athletics, who has an ERA of 7.389.

The Rays, currently 9th in the 2024 AL East Division, have a balanced record of 62 wins and 61 losses, equating to a .500 winning percentage. They are placed 4th in their division with a record of 17-23. Lately, they’ve managed to win 5 of their last 10 games, and they carry a three-game winning streak into this matchup. Their performance is evenly split at home (34-34) and slightly positive on the road (28-27), with a stronger preference for night games where they’ve secured 36 wins.

On the other side, the Oakland Athletics rank 13th in the AL West Division with a record of 53-71, reflecting a .430 winning percentage and also holding a 4th place in their division standings with a 16-20 record. Their recent form shows them with 6 wins out of their last 10 games, though coming off a loss. The A’s home and away records show a slight preference for their home performances (30-31 at home versus 23-40 away) and they also perform slightly better during night games with 30 wins.

Betting odds for this game favor the Rays, with a point spread set at 1.5 and an over/under of 8.0. For moneyline bets, the Rays are -135 (favoring them to win), while the Athletics are listed at +115, implying a slightly less favorable outcome for the home team.