MLB Prop Bets: Tampa Bay Rays vs Arizona Diamondbacks (June 28, 2026)
The Arizona Diamondbacks (41-41) face the Tampa Bay Rays (47-33) at Tropicana Field on Sunday at 1:40pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Merrill Kelly is the probable pitcher for the Diamondbacks, while Drew Rasmussen is the probable pitcher for the Rays. The Rays are favored to win at -193, while the Diamondbacks are at +158. The total runs line is set at 7.5, with OVER at -114 and UNDER at -105.
- The Diamondbacks (-143) have a 46-36 Run Line record this season, while the Rays (+119) hold a record of 46-34.
- The Diamondbacks have a 32-43-7 O/U record this season (meaning 32 games have gone over the total runs line, 43 have gone under and seven have resulted in a push). The Rays have a 36-41-3 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Diamondbacks are averaging 4.3 runs per game this season (20th in the league). Comparatively, the Rays are averaging 4.5 (14th).
- In the field, the Diamondbacks are allowing 4.6 runs per game this season (18th in the league), while the Rays are allowing an average of 4.3 runs (12th).
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 Diamondbacks are at .239 (ranking 23rd in the Major leagues), while the Rays are batting .258 (2nd).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Rays have hit 71 (T29th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Diamondbacks have managed 73 (T26th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Diamondbacks have recorded 336 RBIs to rank 19th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Rays have recorded 345 RBIs to rank 17th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Rays have an earned run average of 3.81 this season (9th in the Majors), while The Diamondbacks have an ERA of 4.32 (20th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Diamondbacks have recorded 563 this season, ranking 30th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Rays rank 27th for total strikeouts, recording 633.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .236 against the Rays this season (8th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Diamondbacks' opponents are at .251 (22nd).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamondbacks | 15-23-44 | 8-10-21 | 7-13-21 | 9-8-18 | 6-15-26 | 0-0-2 | 0-3-7 |
| Rays | 22-14-44 | 12-9-21 | 10-5-23 | 15-12-26 | 7-2-18 | 0-0-0 | 3-1-6 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamondbacks | 25-41-16 | 15-14-10 | 9-26-6 | 16-10-9 | 9-31-7 | 1-1-0 | 2-6-2 |
| Rays | 30-25-25 | 17-13-12 | 13-12-13 | 23-19-11 | 7-6-14 | 0-0-0 | 4-2-4 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying +100 and the YRFI is paying -130.
- The NRFI is 37-45 in Diamondbacks games this season. The Rays have a 40-40 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Rays recorded a 4-2 victory over the Diamondbacks at Tropicana Field yesterday. Jonathan Aranda went yard en route to that victory, hitting a home run to go with 2 RBIs. The Rays have now won five straight at Tropicana Field against the Diamondbacks.
