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Rays vs Padres Prediction & Best Bet (June 17): Happy Blake Snell Revenge Day
Written by: Nate Hornung
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Tampa Bay Rays Odds
Spread
Total
Moneyline
+1.5
-155
9
+100u
+125
San Diego Padres Odds
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Total
Moneyline
0
0
9
-120o
-150
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See Picks & Statistics For The GameThe Tampa Bay Rays switched coasts and face of against the sunny San Diego Padres in Game 2 of a 3 game series! We’ve got our prediction and best bet for the Saturday evening matchup!
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Rays vs Padres Game Preview
Matchup Information
- Venue & Location: PETCO Park (San Diego, CA)
- Date: Saturday, June 17th, 2023
- First Pitch: 7:15pm Eastern
- Broadcast: FOX
Pitching Matchup
- Tampa Bay Rays: Zach Eflin (8-2, 3.28 ERA)
- San Diego Padres: Blake Snell (2-6, 3.78 ERA)
Betting Odds
Runline
- Rays -1.5 (+135)
- Padres +1.5 (-155)
Moneyline
- Rays -115
- Padres -105
Total
- Over 8 (-115)
- Under 8 (-105)
Blake Snell Revenge Game?
These two teams have not faced off since 2019. Back then, Snell was a member of the Rays. He was traded to the Padres in December of 2020 following the Rays World Series loss to the Dodgers in Game 6.
In that game, Snell was pulled with the Rays leading 1-0 in the 6th inning with 1 out. He had pitched a 2 hit shutout and struck out 9 batters up to that point. Snell was pulled, against his will, and the Dodgers went on to score 2 runs that inning, eventually winning the game 3-1.
During the offseason, Snell was traded to the Padres, leaving the organization that drafted him.
Now, the Rays are the best team in baseball this year. They rank top 5 in nearly every offensive category, and are also 1st in Hits Allowed and Runs Allowed.
Will they be able to keep up the offense against Snell? Or will he get revenge on his former team for pulling him in the World Series?
Rays vs Padres Prediction & Best Bet
The Rays were able to win the first game of this series last night by a score of 6-2. Randy Arozarena went 2/4 with a 3-run HR and an RBI single.
As we mentioned, Blake Snell is at the center of this matchup, and his play will likely have a big impact on the outcome. The Rays are the best team in the MLB, but I think Snell has a solid outing and gets revenge on his former team.
With Eflin on the mound for Tampa Bay, I think this one is a low scoring, pitcher duel.
I heavily lean with the under 8.5 at (-110).
Player Props
Blake Snell over 5.5 Strikeouts (-115)
As mentioned, Snell has this one circled on his calendar since leaving Tampa Bay. I’m sure he can’t wait for a chance to mow down his old team.
Snell has cleared this line in 7/13 games this year, and he’s one strikeout away from clearing in 4 other games. He’s hit this number in 4 straight games, with 6, 7, 8, and 12 strikeouts in that span.
Coming off an elite start, Snell went 7 innings, giving up just 3 hits and 1 ER. He had 12 strikeouts and did not walk a single batter at Coors Field in Colorado.
Back at home tonight, Snell is going to put on a show. I am looking to ladder this as well.
- Snell 6+ Ks (-115)
- Snell 7 Ks (+142)
- Snell 8 Ks (+285)
That’s as high as I’ll personally go, but 10+ Ks is +1060 if anyone is extra frisky today.
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