Parlay: Oakland Athletics VS Tampa Bay Rays 2025-06-30

Same-Game Parlay: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Oakland Athletics (June 30, 2025)
Bookmaker: FanDuel

1. Tampa Bay Rays Moneyline (-153)
2. Under 8.5 Runs (1.78)

Why This Works:
- Rays Moneyline: The Rays (47-37) are a dominant team with a 3.72 ERA and a 60.9% win rate as favorites. Starter Drew Rasmussen (7-5) faces a shaky Athletics offense (5.43 ERA). The Rays’ offense, led by Randy Arozarena (.259 BA, 20 HRs) and Yandy Díaz (.346 OBP), should capitalize on Jacob Lopez’s (2-4) struggles.
- Under 8.5 Runs: The Rays’ pitching staff (3.72 ERA) and Lopez’s 5.43 ERA suggest a low-scoring game. Lopez has struggled against elite offenses, and the Rays’ defense (13th in MLB in HRs allowed) should limit damage. The Athletics’ offense (104 HRs) lacks consistency, and their recent 7-0 shutout of the Yankees hints at defensive lapses.

Combined Odds: ~2.73 (1.53 * 1.78)
Rationale: The Rays’ pitching and the Athletics’ offensive inconsistency make this a low-scoring game. The Rays’ strong home performance (47-37) and Lopez’s poor ERA tilt the moneyline in their favor.

Avoid Over/Runline Parlays:
- The Athletics’ 104 HRs and the Rays’ 93 HRs suggest the Over (8.5) is risky.
- The Rays’ -1.5 spread (-214) is less appealing than the safer moneyline.

Final Verdict: This parlay balances value and probability. The Rays’ dominance and Lopez’s weakness make the Under 8.5 a smart hedge, while the moneyline reflects Tampa’s clear edge. Go with Rays ML + Under for a 273% return on a $100 bet.

“The Rays are the anti-juice: they’re always underpriced.” 🏟️⚾

Created: June 30, 2025, 6:36 a.m. GMT