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July 22, 2025
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Sox at Rays MLB Betting Preview

Game Time: 7/22, 07:35PM

1. Brief Intro

The Chicago White Sox travel to face the Tampa Bay Rays in an intriguing matchup at Tropicana Field. The Rays are favored at -233, with the White Sox as +188 underdogs, and a significant 73% of the money is backing the home team. This game promises an interesting pitchers' duel with Davis Martin facing off against Drew Rasmussen.

2. Pitcher Breakdown

Pitching Matchup: Davis Martin vs Drew Rasmussen
Davis Martin (CWS):

Martin brings a varied arsenal to the mound: Four-Seam (22% usage, 92.5 mph); Cutter (20% usage, 88.8 mph); Changeup (20% usage, 78.5 mph); Sinker (15% usage, 92.4 mph); Slider (12% usage, 84.7 mph); Curveball (11% usage, 79.6 mph). Martin's approach is a pitch-mix strategy, relying on a balanced mix rather than overpowering velocity. The Rays' lineup averages .256 with a projected xBA of .255 against Martin's arsenal, suggesting a closely matched contest.

Drew Rasmussen (TB):

Rasmussen is a velocity-heavy pitcher with a repertoire including: Four-Seam (34% usage, 95.7 mph); Cutter (31% usage, 90.4 mph); Sinker (25% usage, 95.4 mph); Sweeper (5% usage, 84.7 mph); Curveball (5% usage, 80.5 mph); Changeup (1% usage, 89.2 mph). His high-velocity style could challenge the White Sox, who average .245 but project slightly better at .258 against his pitches.

3. Lineup Advantage vs Arsenal

Lineup Matchups & Batting Edges
For Away Team vs Home Pitcher:

The White Sox lineup averages .245 this season but projects to .258 against Rasmussen's arsenal. Kyle Teel stands out with a potential boost: Season BA .244 → xBA vs arsenal .313 (+69 points). Conversely, Josh Rojas sees a decrease: Season BA .255 → xBA vs arsenal .244 (-11 points).

For Home Team vs Away Pitcher:

The Rays lineup averages .263 this season but projects to .255 against Martin's pitches. Josh Lowe shows a slight increase: Season BA .269 → xBA vs arsenal .277 (+8 points). Meanwhile, Matt Thaiss experiences the largest drop: Season BA .222 → xBA vs arsenal .187 (-35 points).

4. Lineup Strikeout Trends vs Arsenal

Strikeout Risks & Rewards

The White Sox's projected K-rate is 18.3% vs. Rasmussen — down 2.2% from their 20.5% season average, indicating potential for contact. The Rays' projected K-rate is 19.5% vs. Martin — down 1.2% from their 20.7% season average, suggesting a similar trend of reduced strikeouts.

5. Umpire Influence

Behind the Plate: TBA

Umpire assignment has not been announced, which makes prop volatility a concern.

6. Betting Interpretation / Final Lean

Final Lean & Betting Takeaway

STEP-BY-STEP BETTING ANALYSIS:

STEP 1: Check ALL individual batters for prop opportunities
Kyle Teel emerges as a potential batting lean with a .313 xBA against Rasmussen's arsenal, well above the .300 threshold, and a significant +69 point boost. This meets our criteria for a batting lean.

STEP 2: Check team strikeout rates for pitcher props
No team meets the criteria of arsenal K% > 25% and an increase > 4%, so no strikeout prop lean is suggested.

STEP 3: Report findings
Our final lean would be on Kyle Teel - his .313 xBA against Rasmussen's arsenal is well above our .300 threshold with a significant +69 point boost.

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