Springs is on the mound for the Rays and is 1-1 with an ERA in four starts. The team is also 3-1 in his starts. He is 5-1 with an ERA of 3.34 in 16 games with two starts against Oakland so he should lock down on the A’s offense that has cooled down somewhat. Bido is on the mound for Oakland and is 2-0 in his last two starts. Oakland is 3-3 in the young pitcher’s stats and this will be his first time seeing the Rays. The edge has to go to Tampa Bay who’s bullpen should be able to step in and close out the game once they get the lead in this game. Tampa Bay is 4-1 in their last 5 games against Oakland. Oakland is 2-9 in their last 11 games played on a Thursday when playing at home. Head to head, the Rays are 7-3 in their last 10 meetings in Oakland.

Best bet: take Tampa Bay on the moneyline (ML).