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Reds vs. Rays prediction: Why Tampa Bay is favored to win Monday's MLB matchup [4/20/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Cincinnati Reds vs Tampa Bay Rays predictions for MLB Monday.
The Tampa Bay Rays and Cincinnati Reds will lock horns in MLB action at Tropicana Field on Monday, starting at 6:40 PM ET.
The Rays will have Jesse Scholtens (1-0, 0.00 ERA) as their starting pitcher, pitting him against Rhett Lowder (2-1, 3.52 ERA) for the Reds.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven MLB model gives the Rays a slight edge with a 54% win probability over the Reds.
This article offers a closer look at Monday's Reds vs. Rays matchup, including best bets and picks.
Reds vs. Rays prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Monday's MLB game between the Reds and Rays, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Rays a 54% chance of beating the Reds.
According to our model, the Reds (+1.5) have a 64% chance of covering the run line, while the 8-run over/under has a 53% chance of going over.
Reds vs. Rays odds [4/20/2026]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Reds | Rays |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-194) | -1.5 (+170) |
| Moneyline | +115 | -125 |
| Total | o8 (-105) | u8 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Reds vs. Rays picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Rays -1.5 | +170 |
| Moneyline | Reds | +115 |
| Total | Over 8 | -105 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 8 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Reds vs. Rays game-day updates and essential details
Monday's MLB matchup between the Rays and Reds at Tropicana Field is scheduled to begin at 6:40 PM ET.
- Who: Cincinnati Reds vs. Tampa Bay Rays
- Date: Monday, April 20, 2026
- Time: 6:40 PM ET/3:40PM PT
- Venue: Tropicana Field
Conclusion
We predict the Rays, with a 54% win probability, will likely beat the Reds in Monday's MLB matchup.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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