| MATCHUP | Arizona Diamondbacks | Tampa Bay Rays |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 41-40 | 46-33 |
| Spread | +1.5 -171 | -1.5 141 |
| Moneyline | +119 | -144 |
| Total | Over 8.5 (-103) | Under 8.5 (-116) |
| Where | Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida | |
| When | Saturday, June 27, 2026 | |
| Time | 06:10 PM EDT | |
| TV | MLB.TV | |
The Arizona Diamondbacks and the Tampa Bay Rays meet Saturday in MLB action from Tropicana Field. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Tampa Bay Rays prediction.
Starting Pitching Matchup
The Arizona Diamondbacks will send out Jose Cabrera for the start here and Cabrera is 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA and 3 strikeouts this season. Cole Sulser will start for Tampa Bay and is 1-0 with a 5.40 ERA and 33 strikeouts this season.
Arizona Diamondbacks Recap
The Arizona Diamondbacks come into this game looking to add on to their 6-1 win over the Rays from Friday’s matchup to sit at 41-40 this season. After this series, the Diamondbacks will head home for a series against the San Francisco Giants.
Diamondbacks Have Two-Game Win Streak Snapped
Entering Friday, Corbin Carroll has 77 hits including 16 doubles, 9 triples, 13 home runs and 42 RBIs. Ketel Marte has 76 hits with 16 doubles, 12 home runs and 46 RBIs and Geraldo Perdomo has 61 hits, with 10 doubles, 3 triples, 4 home runs and 27 RBIs as well this season. Nolan Arenado also has 58 hits with 12 doubles, 8 home runs and 31 RBIs and Jose Fernandez has 42 hits with 3 home runs and 15 RBIs this season. Ildemaro Vargas also has 63 hits with 10 doubles, 2 triples, 7 home runs and 42 RBIs.
Tampa Bay Rays Recap
The Tampa Bay Rays will be looking to build on their win over Arizona from Friday to improve to 46-33 on the year. After this series, the Rays will head on the road for a series against the Kansas City Royals.
Rays Win 3rd In A Row
Going into Friday, Yandy Diaz has 95 hits with 14 doubles, a triple, 12 home runs and 51 RBIs while Chandler Simpson has 74 hits with 4 triples and 16 RBIs. Nick Fortes has 45 hits with 10 doubles, a home run and 15 RBIs and Jonathan Aranda has 81 hits with 12 doubles, 12 homers and 54 RBIs. Junior Caminero’s also added 84 hits with 12 doubles, 19 home runs and 43 RBIs.
Arizona Diamondbacks @ Tampa Bay Rays Betting Trends: June 27, 2026
- Probable Starting Pitcher: Cole Sulser Record this season: 1-0 ERA: 5.40
- Home Record: 1-0
- Last 5 against Diamondbacks: 0-0
Why the Tampa Bay Rays will win
- The Diamondbacks have lost each of their last six road games against American League opponents.
- The Rays have won each of their last eight Saturday night games against NL West opponents.
- The Rays have covered the run line in each of their last eight night games against National League opponents.
- The Diamondbacks have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four games at Tropicana Field.
- The Diamondbacks have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last six games as underdogs against American League opponents.
- The Diamondbacks have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last six road games against American League opponents.
- The Rays have won the first inning in three of their last four games as favorites against the Diamondbacks at Tropicana Field.
- Probable Starting Pitcher: Jose Cabrera Record this season: 0-0 ERA: 0.00
- Road Record: 0-0
- Last 5 against Rays: –
Why the Arizona Diamondbacks will win
- The underdogs have won four of the Diamondbacks’ last five games at Tropicana Field.
- The Rays have lost each of their last five Saturday games as favorites.
- The Diamondbacks have covered the run line in eight of their last nine games as underdogs against AL East opponents following a loss.
- The Rays have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six Saturday games as home favorites against National League opponents.
- The Diamondbacks have led after 5 innings in six of their last seven night games against the Rays.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Rays’ last seven home games against NL West opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Ten of the Diamondbacks’ last 11 road games after playing the previous day have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of the Diamondbacks’ last six night games at Tropicana Field.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in eight of the last nine games between the Diamondbacks and Rays at Tropicana Field.
Tampa Bay Rays Player Prop Facts
- Junior Caminero has hit at least one home run in three of the Rays’ last four games.
- Jonathan Aranda has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 10 home appearances.
- Cole Sulser has recorded two or more strikeouts in each of his last four appearances with the Rays as favorites.
- Yandy Diaz ranks T2nd in the league in Hits (97) this season.
Arizona Diamondbacks Player Prop Facts
- Gabriel Moreno has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 10 appearances.
- Ildemaro Vargas has hit a home run in three of his last five appearances in night games against AL teams that held a winning record.
- Corbin Carroll is one of only two players to record 10+ Home Runs and 4+ Triples this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Rays rank 1st in the league for strikeouts against this season (568).
- The Rays rank T29th in the league for home runs this season (69).
- The Diamondbacks rank 1st in the league for triples this season (20).
- The Diamondbacks rank 30th in the league for strikeouts this season (556).
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Tampa Bay Rays Prediction
I’m backing the Rays in this one. It’s not as strong of a conviction as it was fading Zac Gallen on Friday, but right now, I just don’t trust the Diamondbacks offensively if I’m being honest. The Rays have had their ups and downs as well, but I still think there’s more than enough here for the Rays to back up Sulser in what looks like a bullpen game, to be able to pick up the win here. Give me the Rays.