Tampa Bay Rays vs. Oakland Athletics odds, tips and betting trends

On Tuesday, a series opener is on the schedule, with the Oakland Athletics (22-33) visiting the Tampa Bay Rays (26-28) at 6:50 PM ET. The Athletics (+140 underdog on the moneyline to win) are away versus the Rays (-167). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Tampa Bay Rays looking to Zack Littell (2-2), and Mitch Spence (3-2) getting the nod for the Oakland Athletics. The Rays won their most recent contest versus the Royals by a 4-1 score Tuesday, with Garrett Cleavinger picking up the win pitching throwing one inning without giving up an earned run on one hit, while striking out one.