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White Sox vs Rays

“Rays look to swat South Siders and keep July roll alive.”

Chicago White Sox

White Sox (35-65) VS Rays (52-48)

22 Jul 2025 | 7:35 PM ET | Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, FL

Tampa Bay Rays
Moneyline Pick - Tampa Bay Rays (-235): B

Tampa Bay heads into this matchup playing clean, focused baseball, gaining traction in the playoff picture as the season enters its final third. With a key arm on the mound and an offense starting to click, the Rays are in a strong position against a White Sox team that continues to trend downward. Chicago arrives short-handed and in rebuild mode, while Tampa remains in the thick of the Wild Card race. The Rays’ edge in starting pitching and bullpen depth is further supported by recent offensive patience, which could expose their opponent’s command issues in key spots.

The pick is Tampa Bay on the moneyline, a prediction built on team form, roster health, and situational urgency. While the odds lean heavily toward the home side, the bet remains playable given the contrast in direction and the clear mismatch on the mound. With Tampa aiming to tighten its postseason grip and Chicago playing out the string, the Rays are well-positioned to control this one from start to finish.

This prediction gets a B grade. Odds and availability subject to change. Follow Shurzy on Instagram and Tiktok for more expert picks.

This bet was made on 22/07/2025 at 10:34am

Over/Under Pick - Under 8.5, (-120): B

ampa Bay enters this contest with momentum and postseason urgency, having strung together a series of wins while continuing to push in the Wild Card race. Despite missing a key starter, they’ll send a reliable arm to the mound who’s been especially effective at home and against this opponent. The White Sox, by contrast, are navigating another down stretch and remain without key pieces in their lineup. Even with a capable starter of their own, their offensive spark remains muted, and their position well outside the playoff hunt limits overall intensity.

The pick is the under on the total, a prediction built on recent pitching trends, limited offensive depth, and a game environment unlikely to produce extended scoring stretches. With both teams getting solid bullpen production and neither lineup operating at full strength, the bet leans on a controlled pace from the first inning on. While it carries a bit of juice, the matchup supports a conservative run total that reflects where both teams currently stand.

This prediction gets a B grade. Odds and availability subject to change. Follow Shurzy on Instagram and Tiktok for more expert picks.

This bet was made on 22/07/2025 at 10:36am

Spread Pick - Tampa Bay Rays, -1.5 (-110): B+

Tampa Bay enters this matchup playing with purpose, riding a short win streak and locked into a competitive playoff race. Their pitching setup and recent plate discipline give them the edge against a White Sox team that continues to struggle with depth, health, and late-game execution. The Rays have found ways to win tight contests all season, and they now face a team with an overworked bullpen and a lineup still missing key offensive pieces. Tampa’s ability to push across runs in crucial moments and protect leads has kept them in the postseason conversation, especially in matchups like this.

The pick is Tampa Bay -1.5, a prediction rooted in team momentum, bullpen stability, and a pressing need for wins. The bet leans on the Rays’ ability to build a lead and maintain it, particularly given their opponent’s worn-down pitching staff and current lack of punch at the plate. With late-game confidence and situational strength on their side, Tampa has the tools to stretch the margin beyond a single run.

This prediction gets a B+ grade. Odds and availability subject to change. Follow Shurzy on Instagram and Tiktok for more expert picks.

This bet was made on 22/07/2025 at 10:38am

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