The Atlanta Braves host the Tampa Bay Rays on September 8, 2026. First pitch from Truist Park is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on RAYS.
The Braves are favored by -115 on the moneyline and are +1.5 on the run line. The Rays are -105 on the moneyline and -1.5 on the run line. The total is set at 8 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: Matt Olson Home Run (+350)
My Rays vs Braves best bet is on Matt Olson to hit a homer. 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 +160 | 8 -120o / 100u | -105 |
| Braves Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -190 | 8 -120o / 100u | -115 |
- Rays vs Braves moneyline: Rays -105, Braves -115
- Rays vs Braves over/under: 8.5 (-120o / +100u)
- Rays vs Braves spread: Rays -1.5 (+160), Braves +1.5 (-190)
Rays vs Braves Probable Pitchers
| Freddy Peralta (RHP, TB) | Stat | AJ Smith-Shawver (RHP, ATL) |
|---|---|---|
| 7-11 | W-L | 0-1 |
| 1.4 | fWAR (FanGraphs) | 0.1 |
| 4.96 / 3.90 | ERA / xERA | 7.13 / 4.33 |
| 4.49 / 4.29 | FIP / xFIP | 4.74 / 5.23 |
| 13.4 | K-BB% | 4.8 |
| 39.1 | GB% | 42.1 |
| .299 | BABIP | .321 |
| 96 | Stuff+ | 102 |
| 105 | Location+ | 98 |
Rays vs Braves MLB Betting Preview, Prediction
This is a good spot for Matt Olson, and these odds are far too high.
Rays starter Freddy Peralta hasn't been great this season, and he's struggled heavily with left-handed power, allowing a high 1.59 HR/9.
Olson is one of the best power hitters in the league (37 dingers this season), and I have the true odds for the Braves 1B at around +330, making this a great bet.
Pick: Matt Olson Home Run (+350, bet365)
