- The Rays are -145 favorites vs the Giants
- Giants vs Rays Over / Under today: 7.5 Runs
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The San Francisco Giants (+118) visit Tropicana Field to take on the Tampa Bay Rays (-145) on May 1, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 pm in St. Petersburg, FL.
This season, the Giants are 13-18 against the spread (ATS), while the Rays are 18-12 ATS.
Giants vs Rays Starting Pitchers Today:
- Giants starting pitcher: Robbie Ray 2-3, 2.70 ERA
- Rays starting pitcher: Shane McClanahan 2-2, 3.92 ERA
Giants vs. Rays Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline
| Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
| Giants | +1.5 -190 | O 7.5 -105 | +118 |
| Rays | -1.5 +155 | U 7.5 -115 | -145 |
Giants vs Rays Prediction for Today’s Game
Based on recent trends the model predicts the Rays will win Friday‘s MLB game with 53.1% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.
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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Giants players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Giants Player Prop Bets Today:
- player high – away
And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Rays players for Friday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Rays Player Prop Best Bets Today:
- player high – home
Giants Best Bets Today:
- The San Francisco Giants have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 28 of their last 45 away games (+9.90 Units / 19% ROI)
- The San Francisco Giants have hit the Team Total Under in 16 of their last 24 away games (+6.75 Units / 24% ROI)
- The San Francisco Giants have covered the Run Line in 4 of their last 5 games (+3.15 Units / 42% ROI)
- The San Francisco Giants have hit the Game Total Over in 22 of their last 45 away games (+2.10 Units / 4% ROI)
- The San Francisco Giants have hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 13 games (+1.80 Units / 12% ROI)
Rays Best Bets Today:
- The Tampa Bay Rays have covered the Run Line in 16 of their last 23 games (+10.70 Units / 36% ROI)
- The Tampa Bay Rays have hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 23 games (+9.45 Units / 35% ROI)
- The Tampa Bay Rays have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 14 of their last 20 games at home (+7.60 Units / 32% ROI)
- The Tampa Bay Rays have hit the Team Total Over in 30 of their last 50 games (+7.50 Units / 13% ROI)
- The Tampa Bay Rays have hit the Game Total Over in 25 of their last 45 games at home (+5.20 Units / 11% ROI)
Giants Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this season, the Giants are 13-17 against the Run Line (-9.9 Units / -22.68% ROI).
- 13-18 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.5 Units / -13.41% ROI
- 14-14 when betting on the total runs Over for -1.25 Units / -3.68% ROI
- 14-14 when betting on the total runs Under for -1.45 Units / -4.24% ROI
Rays Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this season, the Rays are 18-12 against the Run Line (+6.25 Units / 15.96% ROI).
- 18-12 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.2 Units / 17.95% ROI
- 16-12 when betting on the total runs Over for +2.65 Units / 8.07% ROI
- 12-16 when betting on the total runs Under for -5.95 Units / -17.95% ROI
Rays vs Giants Home Run Prop Bets Today
| Yes | |
|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | +300 |
| Casey Schmitt | +450 |
| Yandy Diaz | +450 |
| Willy Adames | +475 |
| Matt Chapman | +475 |
Rays vs Giants Total Hits Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Yandy Diaz | 0.5 -275 | 0.5 +195 |
| Luis Arraez | 0.5 -250 | 0.5 +180 |
| Jung Hoo Lee | 0.5 -225 | 0.5 +165 |
| Junior Caminero | 0.5 -220 | 0.5 +165 |
| Chandler Simpson | 0.5 -210 | 0.5 +150 |
Rays vs Giants Strikeout Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Vilade | 0.5 -250 | 0.5 +180 |
| Casey Schmitt | 0.5 -250 | 0.5 +185 |
| Taylor Walls | 0.5 -225 | 0.5 +165 |
| Patrick Bailey | 0.5 -225 | 0.5 +165 |
| Drew Gilbert | 0.5 -190 | 0.5 +140 |
Giants Keys to the Game vs. the Rays
The Giants are just 0-14 (.000) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .150.
The Giants are just 1-7 (.125) when allowing 2 or more home runs this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .302.
The Giants are just 0-15 (.000) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .112.
The Giants are just 14-50 (.219) when allowing 10 or more hits since the 2025 season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .254.
Rays Keys to the Game vs. the Giants
The Rays are 15-1 (.938) when allowing 4 or fewer runs this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .730.
The Rays are 14-0 (1.000) when leading entering the 7th inning this season — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: .850.
The Rays are just 77-11 (.875) when leading entering the 8th inning since the 2025 season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .906.
The Rays are 14-0 (1.000) when leading entering the 8th inning this season — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: .888.
Giants Hitting Stats & Trends
Giants hitters have drawn walks in 6% of their PA’s against RHP this season — lowest in MLB.
Giants hitters have an OBP of just .289 (786 PA’s) against RHP this season — lowest in MLB.
Giants hitter’ K:BB ratio is 3.8 against RHP this season — highest in MLB.
Giants hitters have an OBP of just .294 (1,132 PA’s) this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.
Rays Hitting Stats & Trends
Rays hitters have missed on just 20% of swings this season — best in MLB.
Rays hitters have struck out in just 19% of their PA’s against RHP this season — best in MLB.
Rays hitters have put 43% of their swings in play with runners in scoring position this season — highest in MLB.
Rays hitters have put 41% of their swings in play in non-two strike counts this season — highest in MLB.
Giants Pitching Stats & Trends
Opponents have a groundball rate of 48% against Giants pitchers this season — highest in MLB.
Giants pitchers have induced opposing hitters to ground into 31 double plays in 227 opportunities (14%) this season — 2nd best in MLB.
Opponents had a groundball rate of 49% against Giants pitchers in the 2024 season — highest in MLB.
Opponents have a groundball rate of 47% against Giants pitchers since the 2024 season — highest in MLB.
Rays Pitching Stats & Trends
Rays pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 18% versus the bottom of the order this season — lowest in MLB.
Rays pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 18% versus hitters not batting 3-4-5 in the order this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.
Rays pitchers have a strikeout rate of 25% with runners in scoring position since the 2025 season — best in MLB.
Rays pitchers have a first-pitch strike rate of 64% this season — 2nd highest in MLB.
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