Rays/Dodgers Hope For Series Advantage in Game 5

While the Los Angeles Dodgers were the favorites entering this playoff series, it’s clear that the Tampa Bay Rays are not going down without a fight.

With the series tied two games apiece, the Dodgers and Rays are looking for an advantage in a critical game 5.

※ Current Odds Date & Time: October 25th, 12:00 P.M. (EST)

Online bookmaker 10Bet has the Dodgers at -170 on the Money Line.

Twice in this series have the Dodgers had a one-game lead over Tampa Bay, just for the Rays to climb back and even the series the following game. The Rays are hoping to capture their first lead of the series, which would then put them in contention for a World Series ring for game 6.

Two of the best pitchers in the game today will look to give their team a series advantage.

Clayton Kershaw will get the ball for Los Angeles. In Game 1 of the series, Kershaw allowed one run in six innings as the Dodgers took the opening game of the series. Tyler Glasnow will be on the bump for Tampa Bay.

He faced Kershaw in game 1, walking six batters and allowing six runs over 4 1/3 innings, which was his second-shortest start of the postseason.

Tampa Bay is hoping to build off momentum from their walk-off victory last night. In the postseason (and especially the World Series) you need to have a short memory, but you can bet the taste of last night’s loss is still fresh with Los Angeles.

One swing of the bat, one errant throw, or one timely pitch can be the difference in tonight’s game. Which team takes game 5 and the lead in the series?