Best Bets for the Tampa Bay Rays vs Pittsburgh Pirates
Below are the top 5 sports handicappers with picks on this game. Experts are listed in order based based on their hit rate from previous picks on the Tampa Bay Rays and/or Pittsburgh Pirates games and their overall MLB rankings. Visit their website directly to purchase their best bets for the day.
| Rank | Sports Handicapper | Pick | Result | Hit Rate | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | John Thompson | Over 7.5 (-112) | Win (+500) | 80% | View Website |
| #2 | Kit Wilson | Over 8 (-102) | Win (+500) | 77% | View Website |
| #3 | Mike Ryan | +1.5 (-181) | Win (+500) | 77% | View Website |
| #4 | Patrick Peters | Over 8 (-102) | Win (+500) | 76% | View Website |
| #5 | Rich Roth | -120 | Win (+500) | 75% | View Website |
Vegas Trends and Betting Odds
Tampa Bay Rays have won the past 3 out of 5 games while the Pittsburgh Pirates have won the past 2 out of 5 games. The Tampa Bay Rays are 4 and 1 on the most recent away games while the Pittsburgh Pirates are 2 and 3 at home. Vegas has the line at Tampa Bay Rays -105 and the total at 8.
More hot bets: Washington Nationals @ Philadelphia Phillies, Tampa Bay Rays @ Colorado Rockies, or Los Angeles Angels @ Baltimore Orioles.

