by Rod Pearson
Monday, Jun 15, 2026
Game Time: 10:10 pm ET, Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Venue: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
Where to Watch: ESPN Unlimited, MLB TV
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Moneyline odds: Rays +129, Dodgers -156; Over/Under: 8.5 runs
Bet365: Moneyline odds: Rays +130, Dodgers -155; Over/Under: 8.5 runs
BetMGM: Moneyline odds: Rays +125, Dodgers -155; Over/Under: 8.5 runs
Season Record
Tampa Bay Rays: 41-27 (2nd place, AL East)
Los Angeles Dodgers: 45-27 (1st place, NL West)
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Tampa Bay Rays: 5-5 last 10
Los Angeles Dodgers: 5-5 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 41-27 record overall and have a road record of 17-18. This is the 2nd game of a 3-game series with the Dodgers on Tuesday with the series opener still to be played on Monday. Their offense ranks 15th in the MLB with a .720 OPS. Nick Martinez is their starting pitcher on Monday while Drew Rasmussen is making his start in this game on Tuesday. He is 6-2 with a 2.71 ERA this season. His team won their last 2 straight games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season appearance, he allowed 0 ER, 0 HR, and 1 BB with 13 SO on 2 hits through 7 IP against the Boston Red Sox.
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 45-27 record overall and have a home record of 22-12. This is the 2nd game of a 3-game series with the Rays on Tuesday with the 1st game of this series still to be played on Monday. Their offense ranks 1st in the MLB with a .788 OPS. Eric Lauer is their starting pitcher on Monday while Justin Wrobleski is making his start in this game on Tuesday. He is 7-2 with a 2.95 ERA this season. His team won 2 of their last 3 games this season with him making an appearance. In his last MLB regular season start, he allowed 4 earned runs, 2 homers, and 2 walks with 1 strikeout on 6 hits through 4.2 innings pitched against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Rays vs Dodgers Prediction
The current betting odds have the Rays listed as an underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Rays have looked great in their games this season with their 41-27 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 17-18 road record this year. Meanwhile, the Dodgers have looked great in their games this season with their 45-27 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 22-12 home record this season. Both teams are 5-5 in their last 10 games respectively and neither team has looked great, but the Rays are going to have the slight edge with their pitching and they can take advantage of that. Rasmussen is on the mound for the Rays in this one and he has looked great this season. He is 6-2 with a 2.71 ERA and he hasn't been giving up many runs all year. He is coming off another great start in which he gave up no runs, something that has been a common theme for him this year, and the team has won 2 games in a row now with him starting too. Wrobleski is on the mound for the Dodgers in this one and he has also looked great this season. He is 7-2 with a 2.95 ERA, but lately he has been giving up more runs in his starts. His team has still won 2 of their last 3 games with him starting, but he did give up 4 earned runs in his last start and has been giving up more runs lately. The Dodgers do have one of the best offenses in the league to help them out here, but their pitching has been terrible lately and was a big reason why they lost their last series to the White Sox. Look for the Rays to take advantage of that with a better bullpen and their ace on the mound here. The best way to place a bet here is on the Rays to win this game.
Rays Dodgers Prediction: Our MLB Pick for Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (10:10 pm ET start time) is Rays 4 Dodgers 1.
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MLB Betting Trends
Tampa Bay Rays: 22-11 (+11.8 units) on the moneyline against NL West opponents. 70-75 (+8 units) on the moneyline as an underdog of +100 to +150. 65-53 (+10.6 units) on the moneyline in an inter-league game. 18-12 UNDER when the total is 8 to 8.5.
Los Angeles Dodgers: 260-169 (-12.5 units) on the moneyline in all games. 138-75 (-6.1 units) on the moneyline in home games. 233-136 (-8.9 units) on the moneyline as a favorite of -110 or higher. 15-7 UNDER at home when the total is 8 to 8.5.
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’s such a huge part of our offense and he delivers a bunch, but I know he was starting to really want to come through for us. I’m happy that he did. The dugout got excited. It was a huge homer — 3-3 ballgame in the eighth inning and things haven’t gone our way. It felt like after that hit, it started to go our way." - Kevin Cash on Junior Caminero after his team’s win against the LA Angels in their game on Sunday.
“Very different team. Very good team. It’s a different team this series than it was last year and the year before that. So kudos to them.” - Bench coach Danny Lehmann after his team’s loss against the White Sox in their game on Sunday.
Starting Lineups
Tampa Bay Rays
Yandy Díaz (R) DH
Jonathan Aranda (L) 1B
Cedric Mullins (L) CF
Junior Caminero (R) 3B
Chandler Simpson (L) LF
Richie Palacios (L) 2B
Ben Williamson (R) SS
Hunter Feduccia (L) C
Victor Mesa Jr. (L) RF
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 (.320)
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 (7)
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.
