Rays vs. Padres Prediction & Odds
The Tampa Bay Rays remain in San Diego to take on the Padres on Sunday afternoon at 4:10 PM ET on ESPN+ in the final game of a three-game series.
Can the Rays win the game outright as money-line road underdogs?
Projected starting pitchers: Yonny Chirinos (TB) vs. Joe Musgrove (SD)
The Tampa Bay Rays are 51-23 straight up this year. Tampa Bay is 6-4 in their last 10 games. The Rays are 41-33 ATS this season.
The San Diego Padres are 34-36 straight up this year. San Diego is 6-4 in their last 10 games. The Padres are 35-35 ATS this season.
Game Matchup and Betting Odds
979 Tampa Bay Rays (+125) at 980 San Diego Padres (-152); O/U 9
4:10 PM ET, Sunday, June 18, 2023
Petco Park, San Diego, California
Rays vs. Padres Public Betting Information
Our MLB Public Betting Information page indicates that 99% of public bets are currently on the Rays money line. Please note that these numbers are subject to change all the way up to game time, so be sure to check the link to ensure that you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Tampa Bay Rays DFS Spin
Rays first baseman Yandy Diaz was the only player on his club to record an extra-base hit in Tampa’s 2-0 loss to San Diego on Saturday. Diaz doubled to center in the third inning of Saturday’s game off of Padres starter Blake Snell while hitting leadoff for the Rays. For the season, Diaz is slashing an impressive .304/.398/.529 across 264 plate appearances. Diaz has also hit 12 home runs this season which is only 2 away from his career high of 14 set in 2019. He’d be a nice cost-effective DFS option at first base on Sunday.
San Diego Padres DFS Spin
Padres third baseman Manny Machado provided half of his team’s offensive output in their hard-fought 2-0 win over the Rays on Saturday. Machado drove in a run with an infield single to third base in the fifth inning, providing San Diego with all the offense they would ultimately need. For the season, Machado has an OPS of .693 with 9 doubles, 8 homers, 26 RBIs, and 2 stolen bases. He is hitting .274 at home compared to just .215 on the road so Sunday’s home game should offer Manny Machado a boost in DFS value.
Rays vs. Padres MLB Betting Trends
Tampa Bay is 7-1 in their last 8 games after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Tampa Bay is 8-2 in their last 10 games following a loss.
San Diego is 3-7 in their last 10 games following a win.
San Diego is 1-5 in their last 6 Sunday games.
Rays vs. Padres Betting Prediction
Tampa Bay has feasted upon subpar National League competition as the Rays are 86-42 in their last 128 interleague games against a team with a losing record. Tampa Bay has also been excellent on the road as they are 6-2 in their last 8 road games. And finally, the Rays have been great at consistently keeping teams off the scoreboard as they are 45-15 in their last 60 games after allowing 2 runs or fewer in their previous game. I like the Rays in the small money-line upset on the road Sunday.
MLB Betting Prediction: TAMPA BAY RAYS +125