MLB Prop Bets: Philadelphia Phillies vs Tampa Bay Rays (September 25, 2026)
The Tampa Bay Rays (96-63) face the Philadelphia Phillies (87-72) at Citizens Bank Park on Friday at 6:40pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Freddy Peralta is the probable pitcher for the Rays, while Cristopher Sanchez is the probable pitcher for the Phillies. The Phillies are favored to win at -166, while the Rays are at +137. The total runs line is set at 6.5, with OVER at -115 and UNDER at -105.
- The Rays (-171) have an 85-74 Run Line record this season, while the Phillies (+141) hold a record of 68-91.
- The Rays have a 73-82-4 O/U record this season (meaning 73 games have gone over the total runs line, 82 have gone under and four have resulted in a push). The Phillies have a 74-76-9 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Rays are averaging 4.5 runs per game this season (11th in the league). Comparatively, the Phillies are averaging 4.4 (T16th).
- In the field, the Rays are allowing 4.0 runs per game this season (7th in the league), while the Phillies are allowing an average of 4.3 runs (10th).
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 .258 (ranking 1st in the Major leagues), while the Phillies are batting .240 (22nd).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Phillies have hit 180 (T14th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Rays have managed 165 (T21st).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Rays have recorded 683 RBIs to rank 14th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Phillies have recorded 684 RBIs to rank 13th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Phillies have an earned run average of 4.01 this season (11th in the Majors), while The Rays have an ERA of 3.73 (7th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Rays have recorded 1303 this season, ranking 18th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Phillies rank 1st for total strikeouts, recording 1548.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .247 against the Phillies this season (19th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Rays' opponents are at .228 (4th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rays | 37-30-92 | 20-14-47 | 17-16-45 | 28-22-56 | 9-8-36 | 0-0-0 | 2-1-7 |
| Phillies | 43-38-78 | 26-16-36 | 16-22-42 | 36-26-57 | 7-12-21 | 1-0-0 | 2-4-4 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rays | 66-46-47 | 32-25-24 | 34-21-23 | 48-33-25 | 18-13-22 | 0-0-0 | 5-3-2 |
| Phillies | 71-54-34 | 38-25-15 | 32-29-19 | 58-38-23 | 13-16-11 | 1-0-0 | 4-3-3 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -140 and the YRFI is paying +110.
- The NRFI is 85-74 in Rays games this season. The Phillies have a 75-84 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Phillies recorded a 7-6 extra innings victory over the Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field when these teams last met on May 8, 2025. Bryson Stott was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a double and recording 3 RBIs. The Phillies have now won nine straight against the Rays.
