Tampa Bay Rays vs San Diego Padres

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WWLWRuns 36-411st in AL East Division · 79-54
WLLWRuns 39-202nd in NL West Division · 72-62
Home8W 12L(82-99)
Away10W 10L(82-74)
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AI match analysis

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Tampa Bay Rays win
52%
San Diego Padres win
48%

Predicted score: 4-3

The data suggests a competitive matchup as the Tampa Bay Rays host the San Diego Padres. While the Rays have a slightly better overall standing in the league, their recent form at home raises questions, with a 40% home win rate this season. Conversely, the Padres' strong away performance, particularly in limiting runs allowed, could make for a tight contest. The head-to-head history slightly favors the Rays, but given current form, this matchup appears evenly poised.

  • Tampa Bay Rays have a 40% home win rate this season
  • San Diego Padres have a solid away win rate of 50%
  • Last 10 games, Tampa Bay Rays averaged 3.6 runs scored and 4.1 runs allowed per game
  • San Diego Padres allowed only 2 runs per game over their last 10 games
AI ConfidenceModerate confidence
55/100

Confidence is moderate because the two teams are closely matched, which limits confidence, and recent form, standings and head-to-head data are all available.

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Why AI favors Tampa Bay Rays

  • Tighter defenseSan Diego Padres

    San Diego Padres are conceding just 2 runs per game over their recent matches.

    2/game conceded
  • Historical edgeTampa Bay Rays

    Tampa Bay Rays have won 4 of the last 5 meetings between these two teams.

    4/5 H2H wins
  • Higher league positionTampa Bay Rays

    Tampa Bay Rays sit 1 place above San Diego Padres in the table.

    #1 vs #2
  • Good recent formTampa Bay Rays

    Tampa Bay Rays have won 3 of their last 5 matches.

    3W 0D 2L

Computed independently from historical data — not a model-reported reason.

What could change the prediction

  • Close matchup

    The model gives the favorite only a 52% probability, so this is a closely-matched fixture and confidence remains moderate.

Match trends

  • Tampa Bay Rays have averaged 3.6 runs scored per game over their last 10 matches.
  • San Diego Padres have averaged 3.9 runs scored per game over their last 10 matches.
  • Tampa Bay Rays are unbeaten in 4 of the last 5 meetings with San Diego Padres.
Odds not available for this match yet.

Head-to-head

Last 5 meetings

4Tampa Bay Rays wins
1San Diego Padres wins
23-11Runs

League standings

#TeamPWLDiffWin%Form
1
Chicago White Sox
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2
Cleveland Guardians
1346866-451
3
Minnesota Twins
1346470-5648
4
Detroit Tigers
1336271+7047
5
Kansas City Royals
1345975-9244
1
Tampa Bay Rays
1337954+4759
2
New York Yankees
1327557+10457
3
Boston Red Sox
1337360+10155
4
Baltimore Orioles
1336568-2249
5
Toronto Blue Jays
1346569-5449
1
Houston Astros
1336667-4850
2
Texas Rangers
1346668-4749
3
Seattle Mariners
1346470-5748
4
Athletics
1345381-18540
5
Los Angeles Angels
1345282-7539
1
Tampa Bay Rays
1337954+4759
2
New York Yankees
1327557+10457
3
Boston Red Sox
1337360+10155
4
Chicago White Sox
1337063+4453
5
Cleveland Guardians
1346866-451
6
Houston Astros
1336667-4850
7
Texas Rangers
1346668-4749
8
Baltimore Orioles
1336568-2249
9
Toronto Blue Jays
1346569-5449
10
Seattle Mariners
1346470-5748
11
Minnesota Twins
1346470-5648
12
Detroit Tigers
1336271+7047
13
Kansas City Royals
1345975-9244
14
Athletics
1345381-18540
15
Los Angeles Angels
1345282-7539
1
Milwaukee Brewers
1338251+16762
2
Chicago Cubs
1347658+11957
3
St.Louis Cardinals
1346668-1549
4
Pittsburgh Pirates
1356570+2448
5
Cincinnati Reds
1346371-10047
1
Atlanta Braves
1337855+11259
2
Philadelphia Phillies
1347460+2355
3
Miami Marlins
1346866+1951
4
Washington Nationals
1356273+646
5
New York Mets
1336073-4645
1
Los Angeles Dodgers
1338053+14960
2
San Diego Padres
1347262+1754
3
Arizona Diamondbacks
1347163+553
4
San Francisco Giants
1335479-7441
5
Colorado Rockies
1335281-13239
1
Milwaukee Brewers
1338251+16762
2
Los Angeles Dodgers
1338053+14960
3
Atlanta Braves
1337855+11259
4
Chicago Cubs
1347658+11957
5
Philadelphia Phillies
1347460+2355
6
San Diego Padres
1347262+1754
7
Arizona Diamondbacks
1347163+553
8
Miami Marlins
1346866+1951
9
St.Louis Cardinals
1346668-1549
10
Pittsburgh Pirates
1356570+2448
11
Cincinnati Reds
1346371-10047
12
Washington Nationals
1356273+646
13
New York Mets
1336073-4645
14
San Francisco Giants
1335479-7441
15
Colorado Rockies
1335281-13239

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Frequently asked questions

Who is likely to win Tampa Bay Rays vs San Diego Padres?+

Our AI model favors Tampa Bay Rays to win, with a 52% probability (San Diego Padres 48%).

What time does Tampa Bay Rays vs San Diego Padres start?+

First pitch is at Aug 29, 2026, 8:10 PM (your local time, based on your device).