Cincinnati Reds vs Tampa Bay Rays Betting Pick & Prediction for 4/20

MLB game preview

The Cincinnati Reds will take on the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, FL. This MLB regular season game is set for Monday, April 20, 2026, at 6:40 PM. Fans can watch the game on RAYS as the Reds aim to extend their winning streak to four games.

Currently leading the NL Central, the Reds have a record of 14-8 and have been successful on the road with an 8-2 record. Their starting pitcher, Rhett Lowder, holds a 2-1 record with a 3.52 ERA this season. The Rays, ranked second in the AL East with a 12-9 record, look to bounce back after a loss, although their starting pitcher is still to be determined. The game will be played under a dome, so weather conditions will not be a factor.

Cincinnati Reds Team Preview

The Cincinnati Reds recently played a series of games against the Minnesota Twins. They secured three wins, with the scores being 7-4, 5-4, and 2-1. In these games, the Reds showed strong pitching and timely hitting.

Rhett Lowder is the probable starting pitcher for the Reds in the upcoming game. His current season stats include a 2-1 record and a 3.52 ERA. Lowder’s performance will be crucial for the Reds as they face the Tampa Bay Rays.

Sal Stewart has been a key player for the Reds, leading the team with seven home runs and a .278 batting average. Elly De La Cruz and Eugenio Suárez are also performing well with six and three home runs respectively. The Reds will rely on their top hitters to provide offensive support in their next game.

Reds vs Rays Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Cincinnati Reds vs. Tampa Bay Rays
  • Venue: Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, FL
  • Date: Monday, April 20, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Reds Moneyline +101, Rays Moneyline -121

Tampa Bay Rays Team Preview

The Tampa Bay Rays have shown a mixed performance in their recent games. In the last five games, they have secured wins against the Chicago White Sox and the Pittsburgh Pirates. However, they also faced losses against the Pirates, showing both strong and weak moments.

The team’s batting performance has been solid, with a batting average of .259, which ranks them third in the league. Yandy Díaz stands out with a .337 average and 16 RBIs. Junior Caminero has contributed five home runs, leading the team in that category.

On the pitching front, the Rays have an ERA of 4.52, placing them 21st in the league. While their pitching has struggled at times, they have been effective in limiting opponents to a .228 batting average. The team is still deciding on their starting pitcher for the next game against the Cincinnati Reds.

BTB Betting Pick

The Rays are favored to win with a moneyline of -121, while the Reds are at +101. The Rays have a better batting average and on-base percentage, ranking 3rd and 11th, respectively. The projected score is Rays 5, Reds 3. Based on this, the pick is for the Rays to win straight up.

The total for the game is set at 8.0, with the over at -105 and the under at -115. Considering the projected score of 5-3, the total is expected to hit exactly 8 runs. Given the even projection, it might be safer to lean towards the under at 8.0. However, bettors should be cautious as it could be a close call.