The Cincinnati Reds (54-50) and Tampa Bay Rays (53-51) will face off in the MLB tonight. First pitch from Great American Ball Park is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET. The game will broadcast live on FDSSUN.
Cincinnati is a -120 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Tampa Bay is +100 to pull off the upset. The over/under is set at 9 total runs.
Continue below for my Rays vs Reds predictions and MLB picks for Saturday, July 26, as well as probable pitchers, betting trends, injury reports and more.
My Rays vs Reds Prediction
- Rays vs Reds pick: Under 9 Runs (-105)
My Reds vs. Rays best bet is on the under, with the best line currently available at DraftKings. But as always, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Rays vs Reds Odds
| Rays Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +160 | 9 -115o / -105u | +100 |
| Reds Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -190 | 9 -115o / -105u | -120 |
Rays vs Reds Preview, Picks
This system targets unders in interleague (non-conference) games where both teams are winning clubs, and the market sets a modest total (7–10), which is the case for tonight's matchup between the Rays and Reds.
The setup leverages solid teams (49–100% win rate) facing unfamiliar lineups with pitchers a little bit deeper into the season (game 22+), as teams settle into rhythms.
It also leverages home teams favored (moneyline -260 to -110), suggesting stronger bullpens, leading to some undervalued run suppression due to lack of offensive familiarity.
The result: profitable unders in tighter, more disciplined matchups between quality teams with limited recent exposure to each other.
Rays vs Reds Best Bet
- Under 9 (-105)
