Phillies-Rays Odds Preview

The fans at Tropicana Field will be treated to a game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Tampa Bay Rays when they take their seats on Thursday. The Phillies will pin their hopes on the pitching of lefthander Antonio Bastardo in this game. Bastardo has a 2-2 record and a 5.21 ERA this season. It'll be Andy Sonnanstine toeing the rubber for the Rays in this contest. Righthander Sonnanstine is 5-7 with a 6.60 ERA so far this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Rays listed as 140-moneyline favorites versus the Phillies, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Rays scored five times in the eighth inning and secured a 7-1 win over the Phillies on Wednesday, as -175 favorites. That game's eight runs fell UNDER the night's posted over/under (9). Pat Burrell led the way with a two-run homer and three RBIs for the Rays. Matt Garza tossed eight innings for the win, allowing three this and one run over eight innings on the mound. Jayson Werth homered in a losing effort for the Phillies, who were +155 underdogs. Joe Blanton gave up two runs over seven innings. Team records: Philadelphia: 37-32 SU Tampa Bay: 38-35 SU Philadelphia most recently: When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing Toronto are 4-6 After playing Tampa Bay are 6-4 After a loss are 4-6 Tampa Bay most recently: When playing on Thursday are 6-4 Before playing Florida are 8-2 After playing Philadelphia are 5-5 After a win are 7-3 A few trends to consider: Philadelphia is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay Philadelphia is 16-6 SU in its last 22 games on the road Philadelphia is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay Philadelphia is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games Tampa Bay is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home Tampa Bay is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Philadelphia Tampa Bay is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Philadelphia Next up: Philadelphia at Toronto, Friday, June 26 Tampa Bay home to Florida, Friday, June 26