MLB Prop Bets: Athletics vs Tampa Bay Rays (August 10, 2026)
The Tampa Bay Rays (71-46) face the Athletics (47-71) at Sutter Health Park on Monday at 9:40pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Freddy Peralta is the probable pitcher for the Rays, while Jacob Lopez is the probable pitcher for the Athletics. The Rays are favored to win at -162, while the Athletics are at +134. The total runs line is set at 10.0, with OVER at -108 and UNDER at -112.
- The Rays (+100) have a 68-49 Run Line record this season, while the Athletics (-120) hold a record of 55-63.
- The Rays have a 50-63-4 O/U record this season (meaning 50 games have gone over the total runs line, 63 have gone under and four have resulted in a push). The Athletics have a 57-56-5 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Rays are averaging 4.4 runs per game this season (17th in the league). Comparatively, the Athletics are averaging 4.3 (20th).
- In the field, the Rays are allowing 4.0 runs per game this season (8th in the league), while the Athletics are allowing an average of 5.7 runs (29th).
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 .259 (ranking 2nd in the Major leagues), while the Athletics are batting .243 (16th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Athletics have hit 139 (14th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Rays have managed 119 (25th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Rays have recorded 494 RBIs to rank 19th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Athletics have recorded 489 RBIs to rank 20th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Rays have one of the strongest earned run averages this season, sitting at 3.68 (6th in the Majors), while the Athletics are at the opposite end of the scale with an ERA of 5.41 (29th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Rays have recorded 957 this season, ranking 21st in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Athletics rank 14th for total strikeouts, recording 1008.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of only .229 against the Rays this season (5th in the Major Leagues). Alternatively, the Athletics' opponents are at .268 (29th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rays | 29-24-64 | 15-11-33 | 14-13-31 | 21-19-37 | 8-5-27 | 0-0-0 | 2-4-4 |
| Athletics | 24-35-59 | 14-18-25 | 10-17-34 | 8-10-17 | 16-25-42 | 0-0-0 | 3-4-3 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rays | 46-38-33 | 24-19-16 | 22-19-17 | 35-27-15 | 11-11-18 | 0-0-0 | 4-4-2 |
| Athletics | 41-48-29 | 23-24-10 | 18-24-19 | 11-16-8 | 30-32-21 | 0-0-0 | 1-5-4 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying +110 and the YRFI is paying -140.
- The NRFI is 60-57 in Rays games this season. The Athletics have a 55-63 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Rays recorded an 8-2 victory over the Athletics at Sutter Health Park when these teams last met on August 13, 2025. Junior Caminero was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a double and recording 3 RBIs.
