Padres vs. Rays: MLB Prediction & Analysis

Our detailed prediction and analysis for the Padres vs. Rays MLB game on Friday, August 28, 2026 is featured below. Drawing from 10,000 game simulations, we provide expert picks, betting odds, and insights.
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Padres
Casey Mize 5-7, 3.44 ERA
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Tropicana Field
Rays
Shane McClanahan 9-6, 3.10 ERA
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 RHE
Padres
0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 4 4 1
Rays
0 0 1 5 1 1 1 0 X 9 11 1
Live Probabilities
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  • Padres
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  • Rays
    100%
Win Probability
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Last At Bat
Outs
Freddy Fermin lines out to deep center field to Cedric Mullins.
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Padres Hitting
No.PlayerPosABRHRBIHRBBSOAVGOPS
1 J. Bowen RF0000000.0000.000
2 L. Rengifo 3B4000000.0000.000
3 D. Harris LF0000000.0000.000
4 T. France 1B3100012.0000.250
5 J. Merrill CF3222110.6672.417
6 X. Bogaerts SS4110000.2500.500
7 A. Hays DH4000000.0000.000
8 F. Fermin C4001000.0000.000
9 J. Cronenworth 2B2001011.0000.333
Rays Hitting
No.PlayerPosABRHRBIHRBBSOAVGOPS
1 Y. Díaz DH5122102.4001.400
2 J. Aranda 1B4010011.2500.650
3 J. Caminero 3B4111000.2500.650
4 K. Piper C1000001.0000.000
5 C. Simpson LF4220000.5001.250
6 J. DeLuca RF3111011.3330.833
7 C. Mullins CF4212100.2501.250
8 J. Mateo 2B3011000.3330.583
9 T. Walls SS4221001.5001.000

Padres vs. Rays: Detailed Breakdown

Matchup overview: MLB Friday

  • Teams: San Diego Padres vs. Tampa Bay Rays
  • Date: Friday, August 28, 2026
  • Time: 7:10PM ET
  • Venue: Tropicana Field

Current betting odds

  • Spread: Padres (+1.5, -182), Rays (-1.5, +178)
  • Moneyline: Padres +120, Rays -117
  • Total (Over/Under): 7.5 runs (+104/-104)

Dimers’ win probabilities

  • Padres: 45.3%
  • Rays: 54.7%

Dimers' predictive MLB model, renowned for its accuracy, assesses each team's chances by simulating the outcome of the game 10,000 times. This method provides a precise and unbiased view.

Our Prediction: Who Wins?

After extensive simulations, our model gives the Padres a win probability of 45.3%, while the Rays have a win probability of 54.7%.

Summary

According to our analysis, the Rays are more likely to beat the Padres in the MLB game at Tropicana Field on Friday. Discover the best run line, over/under and moneyline odds, picks and probabilities for the game on this page.

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