The Atlanta Braves host the Tampa Bay Rays on September 9, 2026. First pitch from Truist Park is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. EDT. The game will be broadcast on RAYS.
The Braves are favored by -125 on the moneyline and by -1.5 on the run line. The Rays are +103 on the moneyline and +1.5 on the run line. The total is set at 8.5 runs.
Find my MLB picks and Rays vs Braves prediction below, as well as probable pitchers, weather report, and more.
Rays vs Braves Prediction
- Rays vs Braves Pick: Griffin Jax Under 14.5 Outs (-104)
My Rays vs Braves best bet is on Griffin Jax to record under 14.5 pitching outs. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Rays vs Braves Odds
| Rays Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -204 | 8.5 -105o / -115u | +103 |
| Braves Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +167 | 8.5 -105o / -115u | -125 |
- Rays vs Braves moneyline: Rays +103, Braves -125
- Rays vs Braves over/under: 8.5 (-105o / -115u)
- Rays vs Braves spread: Braves -1.5 (+167), Rays +1.5 (-204)
Rays vs Braves Probable Pitchers
| Griffin Jax (RHP, TBR) | Stat | Reynaldo Lopez (RHP, ATL) |
|---|---|---|
| 6-10 | W-L | 4-3 |
| 1.0 | fWAR (FanGraphs) | 0.5 |
| 3.82/4.59 | ERA / xERA | 3.64/4.65 |
| 3.96/3.41 | FIP / xFIP | 4.32/4.40 |
| 17.4% | K-BB% | 12.1% |
| 45.9% | GB% | 36.5% |
| .300 | BABIP | .285 |
| 104 | Stuff+ | 90 |
| 105 | Location+ | 100 |
Rays vs Braves MLB Betting Preview
By Nick Galaida
Griffin Jax hasn't faced more than 17 batters, thrown more than 63 pitches, or completed more than 3 innings in a start since August 2.
The Rays have been very careful monitoring pitcher workloads when guys are coming back from injuries.
They have a fully rested arm barn heading into Wednesday's action, which gives them plenty of options to cover innings if they don't want to push Jax too aggressively.
Pick: Griffin Jax Under 14.5 Outs (-104)
