Tampa Bay Rays vs San Diego Padres MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedApril 26, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:April 26, 2025 ,

MLB Tampa Bay Rays vs San Diego Padres Prediction 4/26

The Tampa Bay Rays will take on the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park on Saturday, April 26, 2025. The game is set to start at 8:40 PM and will be played under the lights. Fans can expect an exciting night of baseball action.

Rays vs. Padres Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Padres MoneyLine: -158. The Padres have a strong home record and a better overall season record. Their team stats show solid pitching and hitting, making them a reliable choice.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 7.0 (103). Both teams have shown good pitching performances recently, and the previous game ended with low scores. This suggests a low-scoring game is likely.

Team Trends

  • The Tampa Bay Rays have a division record of 2-5 this season.
  • The San Diego Padres have a strong home record of 12-2 this season.
  • In a recent game, the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the San Diego Padres 1-0 with Shane Baz pitching 7 scoreless innings.
  • During spring training, the San Diego Padres lost 6-0 to the Detroit Tigers, managing only 2 hits.
  • Fernando Tatis Jr. scored all 3 runs for the Padres in a 3-2 win against the Houston Astros during spring training.

Rays vs Padres Preview

The Tampa Bay Rays are set to meet the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park on Saturday night. Ryan Pepiot will take the mound for the Rays. He has had a challenging start to the season, holding a 1-3 record with a 4.82 ERA over 28 innings. Pepiot has shown strong strikeout numbers with 31 Ks, but his control will be key against a Padres lineup looking to capitalize.

On the other side, Dylan Cease will pitch for the Padres. Cease has a 1-1 record with a 6.04 ERA across 25 1/3 innings. Both pitchers are looking to improve their performances under the night lights. Fans can expect a game where pitching will play a crucial role in the outcome.

San Diego Padres: A Look at the Home Team

The San Diego Padres have shown strong hitting this season. Fernando Tatis Jr. leads the team with a .340 batting average. His 8 home runs and 23 runs are the best in the league. Manny Machado adds value with a .281 batting average. He has 17 runs, placing him second on the team. Xander Bogaerts contributes with a .250 batting average and 10 runs. On the pitching side, Dylan Cease stands out. He has a 6.04 ERA over 25 1/3 innings. The Padres’ team pitching is solid with a 2.80 ERA, second in the league.

Tampa Bay Rays: A Glimpse at the Visitors

The Tampa Bay Rays have a solid lineup. Jonathan Aranda stands out with a .311 batting average. He leads the team in RBIs with 13. Junior Caminero is another key player, leading the team with 5 home runs and 15 runs. Yandy Díaz contributes with a .250 batting average and shares the team lead in RBIs with Aranda. Ryan Pepiot is set to start for the Rays. He has a 4.82 ERA over 28 innings this season. Pepiot has 31 strikeouts and a WHIP of 1.50. The Rays’ pitching staff holds a 3.60 ERA, ranking ninth in the league. They are strong in quality starts, leading the league with 12. The Rays’ team batting average is .252, placing them sixth in the league. They have hit 23 home runs and 45 doubles. The team has 30 stolen bases, ranking fifth. They also have 233 strikeouts, which ranks them seventh.

Final Betting Pick

The Padres have a strong home record this season, winning 12 out of 14 games. Their overall record of 17-9 also shows they are playing well. With Fernando Tatis Jr. leading the team in batting, the Padres have a solid lineup. This makes them a good pick for the money line at -158.

Both teams have shown good pitching recently, which supports the under 7.0 prediction. The Padres have a team ERA of 2.80, ranked second in the league. Meanwhile, the Rays have a team ERA of 3.60, ranked ninth. The previous game between these teams ended with low scores, suggesting another low-scoring game is likely.

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