Rays vs Dodgers Predictions, Player Props & Splits on Jun 17

• The Tampa Bay Rays fight to avoid the sweep at the hands of the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday, June 17th
• It’s a star studded pitching duel between Shane McClanahan vs Shohei Ohtani
• See the odds for Rays vs Dodgers, with public betting splits and MLB player props for this matinee affair

The Los Angeles Dodgers (47-27) search for a three-game sweep at the hands of the Tampa Bay Rays (41-29) at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium Wednesday. First pitch is set for 12:10 PM PT / 3:10 PM ET, and can be seen SportsNet LA and Rays.TV, along with Sportsnet in Canada. LA has won both games by one run, 4-3 and 1-0, with Shohei Ohtani providing the winning home run Tuesday night.

Subsequently, the Dodgers are favorites in the MLB odds to sweep the Rays for their sixth win in seven meetings vs TB. Continue reading for my preview for the contest, along with an MLB player prop I absolutely love, and see why the public is so heavily invested in a Dodgers victory.

Rays vs Dodgers Picks & Predictions

• The Pick: Under 7.5 Runs (-124 at FanDuel)
• Player Prop Pick: Junior Caminero Over 0.5 Hits (-167 on DraftKings)

Just like the previous six meetings between these two combatants, I am selecting under 7.5 total runs to be accumulated. Ohtani is starting, and he boasts a remarkable 1.06 ERA and 0.84 WHIP, meaning runs will be difficult for the opposition to manufacture. Tampa Bay has mustered a modest .714 team OPS compared to .785 OPS for their counterparts.

Not to be outdone, Shane McClanahan counters for the Rays with a 3.23 ERA and 1.17 WHIP. Tampa Bay games have been defined by a lack of scoring recently. The Under has cashed in eight of their last ten outings. With two top-tier arms going head-to-head, I expect another low-scoring duel.

In the MLB player props market, my top play is Junior Caminero to record a hit. He’s been consistent at the plate, leading the Rays with 15 home runs and second in hits with 72. He’s picked up a hit in six of last eight outings, making him my primary play for player props.

Pitching Matchup & Team Stats

Shane McClanahan vs Shohei Ohtani

Ohtani enters the contest with a 6-2 record, a 1.06 ERA, and a low .154 opponent batting average. His 2.67 FIP and 9.71 K/9 highlight his dominance on the mound, making him extremely difficult for opposing offenses to barrel up.

McClanahan counters with an 6-4 mark, a sturdy 3.23 ERA, and a 1.17 WHIP. His underlying metrics, particularly a 2.77 FIP, suggest he has pitched even better than his traditional ERA indicates. He brings elite strikeout stuff to the table, fanning batters at a 9.28 K/9 clip while limiting opponents to a .218 average.

Team Statistical Comparison

Rays vs Dodgers Odds & Trends

Odds as of June 17 from Caesars Sportsbook. Click here for a Caesars Sportsbook promo code before betting on Rays vs Dodgers.

TB vs LAD Public Betting Splits

In the MLB public betting splits, the Dodgers are being heavily wagered on, with sharps and amateur bettors loving Shohei Ohtani.

• Moneyline: Dodgers 91% of bets | 85% of money
• Runline: Dodgers 88% of wagers | 92% of cash
• Total Runs: OVER 73% of tickets | 69% of moola

TB vs LAD Injury Report

How to Watch Rays vs Dodgers

TV Network: Rays.TV and SportsNet LA, Sportsnet (Canada)

Away Team: Tampa Bay Rays

Home Team: Los Angeles Dodgers

Date: Wednesday, June 17th

Game Time: 12:10 PM PT / 3:10 PM ET

Venue: UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium

Location: Los Angeles, California