Tampa Bay Rays vs Los Angeles Angels Picks and Prediction for Sunday, June 14, 2026

By: Liam Keating Published 06/14/2026, 05:25 AM ET
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It’s an American League clash on the west coast on Sunday, June 14. Read our Tampa Bay Rays vs Los Angeles Angels prediction along with our other Free MLB Picks on the night.

The Rays are fighting for the top spot in the American League East with the Yankees. The Rays have won four of their last seven games before Saturday’s clash. The Angels continue to be the worst team in the AL West. The Angels have won four of their last five games, though. The Rays have not announced their starting pitcher, while the Angels turn to Grayson Rodriguez. These two teams will meet with first pitch set for 4:07 p.m. est.

Tampa Bay battling for top spot in division

Tampa Bay is currently batting for the top spot in the American League East division. They are one game behind the Yankees before Saturday’s outing. The Rays are just under .500 when playing on the road this season. Tampa Bay has won four of their last seven games before Saturday’s game, too.

Tampa Bay has not announced who will start in Sunday’s finale. The Rays rank 10th as a pitching staff with a 3.92 ERA. They have allowed the ninth fewest runs and the sixth fewest hits. They own a road ERA of 3.75 and a 3.62 ERA against American League clubs.

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The Rays are hitting .257 this season, which ranks third-best in the league. They rank 18th in runs scored and 15th in hits. The Rays rank last place in home runs, while they have struck out the fewest times. Tampa Bay is hitting .251 when playing on the road. They hit .271 in May and .242 so far in June. The Rays are also hitting .263 against AL opponents and .235 against AL West teams.

Angels playing much improved ball last week

The Angels are in last place in the American League West division. They are eight games back of the Mariners, while they are also under. 500 when playing at home. Los Angeles has won four of their last five games before Saturday’s outing.

On Sunday, Grayson Rodriguez gets the start for the Angels. The right-handed pitcher is 2-2 with an 8.10 ERA in five starts. He threw 5.1 innings in his last start against the Astros on June 8. Rodriguez allowed six hits, two run and struck out six batters. The Angels lost to the Astros 5-4. The Angels are 2-3 when Rodriguez has started. He owns a 9.82  ERA in four starts at home this season. He also has a 3.94 ERA against other American League clubs.

The Angels are hitting .235 this season, which ranks 24th in the sport. They rank 13th in runs scored, but they rank 20th in hits. The Angels rank 16th in home runs hit, while they have struck out the most times. The Angels have a .223 batting average at home, while they have hit .261 in June.

Tampa Bay Rays vs Los Angeles Angels Picks

Rays vs Angels Spread Pick

  • Take the Rays to cover (5 units) 

The Rays have the offensive firepower to dominate the Angels with ease. Grayson Rodriguez gets the start and he has an 8.10 ERA this season, along with a 9.82 ERA in four home starts. The Rays are firing with a .257 batting average and a .263 batting average against American League teams. The Rays pitching staff has been solid allowing the ninth fewest runs and the sixth fewest hits. Offensive chances for Tampa Bay along with slowing down Los Angeles will be key in the game.

Take the Rays to cover.

Rays vs Angels Over/Under Pick

  • Take the over (5 units)

The Rays will be putting up a big spot against a poor starting pitcher in Grayson Rodriguez. He has an ERA of 9.82 in four home starts, while the Rays have the third-best batting average in the sport. The Angels are also hitting .261 this month, which should give them the confidence to put up some runs.

Take the over on Sunday. 

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