On the evening of August 23, 2024, an intriguing MLB matchup is scheduled as the Tampa Bay Rays visit the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium, beginning at 10:10 PM under clear skies. The pitching battle will showcase Tyler Alexander of the Rays, carrying a 5.165 ERA, against the Dodgers’ Bobby Miller who has an ERA of 8.020.

The Rays, who are placed 8th in the AL East Division, hold a record of 64-63, reflecting a .500 winning percentage. Their divisional standing is 4th, with a record of 17-23. Recently, Tampa Bay has won 5 of their last 10 games and is currently on a one-game losing streak. Their home and away records are evenly balanced, with a slightly better performance at night compared to day games. The team has scored 489 runs and allowed 540.

On the other side, the Dodgers top the NL West Division with an impressive 76-52 record, which translates to a .593 winning percentage. They are also first in their division, bolstered by a recent form of 7 wins in their last 10 games and a current four-game winning streak. The Dodgers excel at home with a 41-22 record and have earned a substantial number of those victories in night games, scoring a total of 630 runs while conceding 519.

As for the betting odds, the point spread is set at -1.5 in favor of the Dodgers, with an over/under score limit of 9.0 runs. Moneyline bets see the Away Team (Rays) at +166 and the Home Team (Dodgers) at -197. These figures suggest that the Dodgers are the favorites in this upcoming contest, however, given the volatility of baseball, surprises are always possible, especially with the Rays aiming to better their standings.