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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Dimers' simulation model projects a 54.7% win probability for the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.
MLB action continues on Saturday at 7:15 PM ET as the Tampa Bay Rays lock horns with the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.
The Phillies will send Aaron Nola (7-11, 4.54 ERA) to the mound, while the Rays have opted for Griffin Jax (8-10, 3.62 ERA).
Dimers' advanced MLB model gives the Phillies a slight edge with a 54.7% win probability over the Rays.
This article offers a complete Rays vs. Phillies prediction, including best bets and picks.
Rays vs. Phillies prediction and odds
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have re-simulated the outcome of Saturday's MLB game between the Rays and Phillies, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Phillies a 54.7% chance of beating the Rays. According to our model, the Rays (+1.5) have a 63.5% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 6.5 runs has a 59.4% 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 (-205) / Phillies -1.5 (+186)
- Moneyline: Rays +113, Phillies -113
- Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-120/+113)
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Model picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best available 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 @ 35¢ via Polymarket
- Moneyline: Phillies @ 53¢ via Polymarket
- Total: Over 6.5 @ 55¢ via Novig
According to our best MLB 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
Saturday's MLB action between the Phillies and Rays at Citizens Bank Park is scheduled to start at 7:15 PM ET.
- Who: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Philadelphia Phillies
- Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
- Time: 7:15 PM ET/4:15PM PT
- Venue: Citizens Bank Park
Conclusion
We predict the Phillies, with a 54.7% win probability, will likely beat the Rays in Saturday'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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