Scheduled for July 7, 2024, the Tampa Bay Rays will clash with the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field, starting at 2:35 pm under mostly clear skies. Zack Littell will ascend the pitcher’s mound for the Rays, carrying an ERA of 3.942. His counterpart from the Rangers, Nathan Eovaldi, will compete with a slightly stronger ERA of 3.150.

As we look into the American League standings for 2024, the Rays occupy the 9th position in the East with a 44-45 record, reflecting a .49 winning percentage. Their divisional record stands at 10-17, ranking them 4th. The Rays have won 5 of their last 10 games and are currently facing a two-game losing streak. At home, their performance logs 23 wins against 25 losses, while on the road, they have managed a near-even 21-20.

On the other side, the Rangers rank 10th in the AL West, holding a 41-48 record with a .46 winning percentage. Their divisional performance shows 9 wins against 14 losses, placing them 3rd in the division. Recently, they’ve secured 4 victories in their last 10 contests and are on a two-game winning streak. Their home record stands at 23-21, and their road record is less favorable at 18-27.

As for the betting odds, they suggest a firm competition. The point spread is set at -1.5, indicating the Rays are slightly favored to cover the spread, with the over/under total at 7.5, hinting at a lower-scoring affair predicted by bookmakers. The money lines are set at -136 for the Rangers at home, portraying them as slight favorites, and +115 for the Rays, suggesting a competitive outlook from the away team.