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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Dimers' simulation model projects a 61.2% win probability for the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.
The Philadelphia Phillies will face the Tampa Bay Rays in MLB action at Citizens Bank Park on Friday, beginning at 6:40 PM ET.
The Phillies will have Cristopher Sánchez (18-6, 2.92 ERA) as their starting pitcher, while the Rays have opted for Freddy Peralta (9-11, 4.56 ERA).
Dimers' advanced MLB model projects the Phillies as the most likely winner in this Rays vs. Phillies prediction.
This article offers a closer look at Friday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Rays vs. Phillies prediction and odds
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have re-simulated the result of Friday's MLB matchup between the Rays and Phillies, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Phillies a 61.2% chance of defeating the Rays. According to our model, the Rays (+1.5) have a 58.4% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 6.5 runs has a 57.7% chance of going over.
Latest betting odds
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
- Run Line: Rays +1.5 (-148) / Phillies -1.5 (+150)
- Moneyline: Rays +156, Phillies -160
- Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-104/+104)
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Model picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
- Run line: Phillies -1.5 @ 40¢ via Novig
- Moneyline: Rays @ 39¢ via Novig
- Total: Over 6.5 @ 51¢ via Novig
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 6.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the current available odds.
Game info & first pitch details
Friday's MLB game between the Phillies and Rays at Citizens Bank Park is scheduled to commence at 6:40 PM ET.
- Who: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Philadelphia Phillies
- Date: Friday, September 25, 2026
- Time: 6:40 PM ET/3:40PM PT
- Venue: Citizens Bank Park
Conclusion
We predict the Phillies, with a 61.2% win probability, will likely beat the Rays in Friday's MLB matchup.
Additional tools and information for betting safely can be found in our Responsible Gambling hub.
This article's predictions and probabilities are generated by Dimers' proprietary MLB prediction model. Our editorial team reviews the resulting content for accuracy and presentation before publication.
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