On August 6, 2025, the Tampa Bay Rays face the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium, with Tampa Bay seeking to build on their recent 7-2 victory that tied the series. Rays' Shane Baz (8-8, 4.79 ERA) is set to pitch against Tyler Anderson (2-7, 4.49 ERA) for the Angels. The matchup is critical as both teams vie for playoff positioning, with the Angels struggling at home recently and the Rays aiming to overcome a four-series loss streak. The latest odds slightly favor the Rays, who have historically performed well in recent road series against the Angels.

Expert predictions lean towards a competitive game. Notably, the Angels are advised as a potential fade in their upcoming series against teams like the Tigers and Dodgers, presenting opportunities on the spread. As the game approaches, bettors and fantasy players are keenly watching starting pitchers' recent performances, especially Baz's concerning last outing where he allowed five earned runs but still managed eight strikeouts. The total is set at 9.0 runs, with analysts cautiously avoiding a bet on the game total.