The Tampa Bay Rays (59-63) and the San Francisco Giants (59-62) open a 3-game series Friday. First pitch from Oracle Park is scheduled for 10:15 p.m. ET (MLB Network / MLB.TV Free Game of the Day). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Rays vs. Giants odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

The Tampa Bay Rays are in some serious need of thump and they are addressing it by bringing up Bob Seymour. The 26-year old first baseman has been one of the most prolific power hitters in the Rays system since being selected in the 13th round of the 2021 draft.

Jacob Lopez made his debut with the Tampa Bay Rays, almost exactly 2 years ago to the day on August 14, 2023 at Oracle Park against the San Francisco Giants. He earned the save that night against the team that originally drafted him. He ended up going seven innings, giving up four hits, no runs, didn't allow a walk, and struck out nine.

The Tampa Bay Rays have had an up-and-down road west coast swing thus far as they’ve sandwiched a series sweep at the hands of the Seattle Mariners between a couple of series victories over the Los Angeles Angels and Athletics; now, the Rays will complete their journey out west with a three game series in San Francisco.

The home woes continued on Friday night as the San Francisco Giants (59-63) dropped a 7-6 decision to the Tampa Bay Rays (60-63). The Giants have lost 12 of 13 games at Oracle Park since the All-Star break and are 1-14 at home dating back to July 12.