by Rod Pearson
Tuesday, Jun 16, 2026
Game Time: 3:10 pm ET, Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Venue: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
Where to Watch: MLB TV
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline odds: Rays +158, Dodgers -193; Over/Under: 7.5 runs
Bet365: Moneyline odds: Rays +155, Dodgers -185; Over/Under: 7.5 runs
BetMGM: Moneyline odds: Rays +155, Dodgers -190; Over/Under: 7.5 runs
Season Record
Tampa Bay Rays: 41-28 (2nd place, AL East)
Los Angeles Dodgers: 46-27 (1st place, NL West)
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Tampa Bay Rays: 5-5 last 10
Los Angeles Dodgers: 6-4 last 10
Tampa Bay Rays vs Los Angeles Dodgers Preview and Analysis
The Rays are entering this series off a win and lost their 3-game series against the Los Angeles Angels 2-1 in their last series. They enter this game with a 41-28 record overall and have a road record of 17-19. This is the series finale of a 3-game series with the Dodgers on Wednesday with the 2nd game still to be played on Tuesday. The Rays lost the series opener on Monday. Their offense ranks 15th in the MLB with a .720 OPS. Drew Rasmussen is their starting pitcher on Tuesday while Shane McClanahan is making his start in this game on Wednesday. He is 6-4 with a 3.23 ERA this season. His team lost their last 2 straight games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season appearance, he allowed 4 ER, 0 HR, and 1 BB with 7 SO on 8 hits through 4 IP against the Los Angeles Angels.
The Dodgers are entering this series off a loss and lost their 3-game series against the Chicago White Sox 2-1 in their last series. They enter this game with a 46-27 record overall and have a home record of 23-12. This is the 3rd game of a 3-game series with the Rays on Wednesday with the 2nd game of this series still to be played on Tuesday. The Dodgers won the 1st game of this series on Monday. Their offense ranks 1st in the MLB with a .787 OPS. Justin Wrobleski is their starting pitcher on Tuesday while Shohei Ohtani is making his start in this game on Wednesday. He is 6-2 with a 1.06 ERA this season. His team won 4 of their last 5 games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season start, he allowed 3 earned runs, 1 homer, and 3 walks with 6 strikeouts on 6 hits through 6.2 innings pitched against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Rays vs Dodgers Prediction
The current betting odds have the Dodgers listed as a big favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Rays have looked great in their games this season with their 41-28 record overall which has them right near the top of the AL East with one of the best records in MLB. They haven't been a great road team though with their 17-19 road record this year. Meanwhile, the Dodgers have looked great in their games this season with their 46-27 record overall which has them right at the top of the NL West with one of the best records in MLB. They have looked great in their own ballpark too with their 23-12 home record this season. The Rays have one of the best records in MLB at the moment, but they haven't looked great lately as they are 5-5 in their last 10 games and they have also looked like a different team in their road games. The Dodgers haven't been rolling lately, but they are 6-4 in their last 10 games with one of the best offenses in the league and they are going to have the better pitching matchup here too. McClanahan is on the mound for the Rays in this one and he has looked good this season. He is 6-4 with a 3.23 ERA and he hasn't been giving up many runs all season. He has had some trouble lately though, giving up 4 earned runs in his last start, and his team has lost 2 games in a row now with him starting too. The Dodgers are going with Ohtani in this one and he has looked great this season. He is 6-2 with a 1.06 ERA and he has been their ace this year. He did give up 3 earned runs in his last start, but that hasn't been a common theme for him this year and the team has won 4 of their last 5 games with him starting too. Ohtani is going to bounce back here with another lights out performance at home and the Dodgers will be able to edge out the Rays with the better offense. The best way to place a bet here is on the Dodgers to win this game and on the runline.
Rays Dodgers Prediction: Our MLB Pick for Wednesday, June 17, 2026 (3:10 pm ET start time) is Dodgers 3 Rays 0.
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MLB Betting Trends
Tampa Bay Rays: 22-12 (+10.8 units) on the moneyline against NL West opponents. 30-33 (+8.9 units) on the moneyline as a road underdog of +125 to +175. 65-54 (+9.6 units) on the moneyline in an inter-league game. 4-0 UNDER against NL West opponents.
Los Angeles Dodgers: 261-169 (-11.5 units) on the moneyline in all games. 139-75 (-5.1 units) on the moneyline in home games. 234-136 (-7.9 units) on the moneyline as a favorite of -110 or higher. 11-1 UNDER when the total is 7 to 7.5.
Key Injuries
Tampa Bay Rays: J. Heasley (RP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. G. Lux (LF) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. J. Scholtens (SP) Fifteen Day IL - Wrist. J. DeLuca (RF) Ten Day IL - Hamstring. J. Fraley (RF) Ten Day IL - Groin. R. Pepiot (SP) Sixty Day IL - Hip. E. Uceta (RP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. M. Grove (RP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. S. Wilson (RP) Sixty Day IL - Back. M. Rodriguez (RP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow.
Los Angeles Dodgers: M. Rojas (SS) Day To Day - Undisclosed. J. Wrobleski (SP) Day To Day - Hamstring. W. Smith (C) Ten Day IL - Neck. B. Graterol (RP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. T. Hernandez (LF) Ten Day IL - Hamstring. B. Snell (SP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. E. Hernandez (1B) Ten Day IL - Oblique. B. Casparius (RP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. E. Diaz (RP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. B. Stewart (RP) Fifteen Day IL - Foot. T. Glasnow (SP) Sixty Day IL - Back. L. Knack (SP) Sixty Day IL - Chest. J. Cousins (RP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow. G. Stone (SP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. B. Miller (SP) Sixty Day IL - Shoulder. T. Edman (2B) Sixty Day IL - Ankle. E. Phillips (RP) Sixty Day IL - Elbow.
Notable Quotes
“He had everything working. And he got ahead, which has kind of been an emphasis for us for his past two starts. He’s done a really good job getting back into the zone and putting himself in a good spot to be able to put guys away later in counts.” - Nick Fortes on Rasmussen’s starts lately.
“You know, it’s remarkable. (As) an organization, you try to get young starters, and that’s probably the hardest thing to do, and to see what Emmett’s done still as a young pitcher, and you see what Justin has done, a young pitcher, and then you see where what Roki has done in a calendar year, it’s really unique to see pictures of that service time be that successful.” - Dave Roberts on his team’s young starters this season.
Starting Lineups
Tampa Bay Rays
Yandy Díaz (R) DH
Jonathan Aranda (L) 1B
Junior Caminero (R) 3B
Ryan Vilade (R) LF
Ben Williamson (R) 2B
Austin Slater (R) RF
Cedric Mullins (L) CF
Nick Fortes (R) C
Taylor Walls (S) SS
Los Angeles Dodgers
Shohei Ohtani (L) DH
Andy Pages (R) CF
Freddie Freeman (L) 1B
Mookie Betts (R) SS
Max Muncy (L) 3B
Kyle Tucker (L) RF
Ryan Ward (L) LF
Dalton Rushing (L) C
Alex Freeland (S) 2B
Statistical Leaders
Tampa Bay Rays
Batting Average: Yandy Díaz (.314)
Hits: Yandy Díaz (80)
Home Runs: Junior Caminero (15)
RBI: Jonathan Aranda (48)
Stolen Bases: Chandler Simpson (14)
Wins: Shane McClanahan (6)
Saves: Bryan Baker (18)
ERA: Cam Booser (0.00)
Los Angeles Dodgers
Batting Average: Enrique Hernández (1.000)
Hits: Shohei Ohtani (75)
Home Runs: Max Muncy (16)
RBI: Andy Pages (56)
Stolen Bases: Andy Pages (7)
Wins: Justin Wrobleski (7)
Saves: Tanner Scott (8)
ERA: Charlie Barnes (0.00)
Managers:
Tampa Bay Rays: Kevin Cash (12th season)
Los Angeles Dodgers: Dave Roberts (11th season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
