MLB
StreamEast New York Mets NYM 63-77
10 4
Final
StreamEast Tampa Bay Rays TB 83-56

New York Mets vs Tampa Bay Rays: Betting Line, Odds & Head-to-Head Breakdown

MLB · 2026 Season · Odds via DraftKings

This game has ended. The New York Mets defeated the Tampa Bay Rays, 10-4. You can find the full box score and recap above.

Heading into this MLB matchup, DraftKings lists the Tampa Bay Rays as the favorite at TB -191, with the New York Mets sitting as the underdog on the moneyline. The point spread currently sits at -1.5, and the over/under total for the game is set at 8, giving an early read on how competitive, and how high-scoring, oddsmakers expect this game to be.

These two teams already know each other well this season. NYM win series 2-1, across 3 meetings so far. Head-to-head trends like this are often factored into betting lines and predictive models alike, since some matchups simply play out differently than a team's overall record would suggest.

That betting line lines up with what the standings show. The New York Mets currently carry a .568 win percentage on the season, compared to .597 for the Tampa Bay Rays. Whether that gap on paper translates to the scoreboard is a different question entirely, standings measure a whole season, while a single game can turn on one swing, one drive, or one bad quarter.

Betting lines, like win probabilities, are a snapshot, not a forecast set in stone, and they can shift right up until the Final start time as injury news, weather, and public money move the market. This page will keep reflecting the latest numbers as they update, so it's worth a final check before New York Mets and Tampa Bay Rays actually take the field.

Odds are for informational purposes only and are subject to change. Please gamble responsibly.

Division Standings

2026 National League East Standings
Team W L PCT GB STRK
Atlanta
83 57 .593 - W1
Philadelphia
79 61 .564 4 L1
Miami
70 69 .504 12.5 W1
Washington
67 75 .472 17 L1
2026 American League East Standings
Team W L PCT GB STRK
Boston
75 65 .536 8.5 L2
Toronto
69 71 .493 14.5 W1
Baltimore
69 71 .493 14.5 L2

Injured Players

Tampa Bay Rays
Player Status Est. Return
Cole Sulser RP
15-Day-IL 2026-09-03
Edwin Uceta RP
60-Day-IL 2026-09-03
Jake Fraley RF
60-Day-IL 2026-09-08
Jonathan Heasley RP
60-Day-IL 2026-09-08
Ben Williamson 2B
10-Day-IL 2026-09-15
New York Mets
Player Status Est. Return
Cionel Perez RP
15-Day-IL 2026-09-02
Devin Williams RP
15-Day-IL 2026-09-11
Jorge Polanco DH
60-Day-IL 2027-02-01
Reed Garrett RP
60-Day-IL 2027-02-01
Tylor Megill SP
60-Day-IL 2027-02-01

Frequently Asked Questions

What channel is the New York Mets vs Tampa Bay Rays game on?
The MLB matchup between the New York Mets and Tampa Bay Rays will be broadcast on SNY, and available to stream on MLB.TV, Rays.TV. Check your local listings, as regional blackouts may apply.
What time does the MLB game start?
The New York Mets take on the Tampa Bay Rays on Final. Start times are shown in your local time zone and may shift slightly for weather or broadcast scheduling.
Where is the game being played?
This MLB game is being played at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. You can find venue details, surface type, and live weather conditions in the matchup info section above.
Who is favored to win, New York Mets or Tampa Bay Rays?
A win-probability prediction for this game isn't available yet. It's typically generated closer to game time.
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