MLB Prop Bets: Tampa Bay Rays vs Cincinnati Reds (April 20, 2026)
The Cincinnati Reds (14-8) face the Tampa Bay Rays (12-9) at Tropicana Field on Monday at 6:40pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Rhett Lowder is the probable pitcher for the Reds, while the Rays' probable pitcher remains unclear.
- The Reds have a 12-10-0 O/U record this season (meaning 12 games have gone over the total runs line and 10 have gone under). The Rays have a 14-5-2 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Reds are averaging 3.5 runs per game this season (27th in the league). Comparatively, the Rays are averaging +1.4 more at 4.9 runs (T11th).
- In the field, the Reds are allowing 3.9 runs per game this season (9th in the league), while the Rays are allowing an average of 5.2 runs (T25th).
Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Rays are at an impressive .259 (ranking 3rd in the Major leagues), while the Reds are batting an underwhelming .202 (30th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Rays have hit 18 (T21st in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Reds have managed 21 (T15th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Reds have recorded 70 RBIs to rank 28th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Rays have recorded 97 RBIs to rank 12th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Rays have an earned run average of 4.47 this season (22nd in the Majors), while The Reds have an ERA of 3.47 (8th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Reds have recorded 170 this season, ranking T23rd in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Rays rank 26th for total strikeouts, recording 168.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .229 against the Rays this season (11th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Reds' opponents are at .229 (10th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reds | 4-5-13 | 3-2-7 | 1-3-6 | 1-0-4 | 3-5-9 | 0-0-0 | 2-4-4 |
| Rays | 5-4-12 | 1-1-4 | 4-3-8 | 2-3-8 | 3-1-4 | 0-0-0 | 2-3-5 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reds | 5-8-9 | 4-4-4 | 1-4-5 | 2-1-2 | 3-7-7 | 0-0-0 | 3-5-2 |
| Rays | 10-8-3 | 3-1-2 | 7-7-1 | 6-6-1 | 4-2-2 | 0-0-0 | 4-4-2 |
NRFI/YRFI
- The NRFI is 12-10 in Reds games this season. The Rays have an 11-10 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Reds recorded a 2-1 victory over the Rays at Great American Ball Park when these teams last met on July 27, 2025. Taylor Walls was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a single and recording an RBI. The Reds have now won three straight against the Rays.
