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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Tampa Bay Rays vs Los Angeles Dodgers predictions for MLB Wednesday.
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Tampa Bay Rays are scheduled to meet in MLB action at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday, starting at 3:10 PM ET.
The Dodgers will have Shohei Ohtani (6-2, 1.06 ERA) as their starting pitcher, pitting him against Shane McClanahan (6-4, 3.23 ERA) for the Rays.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced MLB model predicts the Dodgers as the most likely winner of the Rays vs. Dodgers game.
This article offers further insights into Wednesday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Rays vs. Dodgers prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Wednesday's MLB game between the Rays and Dodgers, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Dodgers a 60.7% chance of defeating the Rays.
According to our model, the Rays (+1.5) have a 57.7% chance of covering the run line, while the 7-run over/under has a 56.0% chance of going over,.
Rays vs. Dodgers odds [6/17/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Rays | Dodgers |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-167) | -1.5 (+142) |
| Moneyline | +135 | -156 |
| Total | o7 (-120) | u7 (+100) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Rays vs. Dodgers picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available 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 | Dodgers -1.5 | +142 |
| Moneyline | Dodgers | -156 |
| Total | Over 7 | -120 |
According to our best MLB bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 7 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Rays vs. Dodgers game-day updates and essential details
Wednesday's MLB matchup between the Dodgers and Rays at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium is scheduled to start at 3:10 PM ET.
- Who: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
- Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
- Time: 3:10 PM ET/12:10PM PT
- Venue: UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium
Conclusion
We predict the Dodgers, with a 60.7% win probability, will likely beat the Rays in Wednesday's MLB matchup.
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