Athletics vs Tampa Bay Rays Preview: Odds, Spread, Time & TV (September 16, 2026)

The Athletics (61-90) visit the Tampa Bay Rays (91-59) on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at Tropicana Field. First pitch is set for 6:40 PM ET. TV: MLB.TV; Rays.TV, NBC Sports CA (regional).

Athletics vs Tampa Bay Rays Odds & Preview Info

Matchup Athletics @ Tampa Bay Rays
Records Athletics 61-90 | Tampa Bay Rays 91-59
Run Line ATH +1.5 | TB -1.5
Moneyline Athletics: +163 | Tampa Bay Rays: -198
Total 8.0
Venue Tropicana Field
Date / Time Wednesday, September 16, 2026 — 6:40 PM ET
TV / How to Watch MLB.TV; Rays.TV, NBC Sports CA (regional)
Probable Pitchers Athletics: Brady Basso | Tampa Bay Rays: Nick Martinez

Odds shown via public sportsbooks (lines move — verify before betting).

Athletics Preview & Probable Pitcher

The Athletics enter Wednesday at 61-90 and travel to face the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Slated starter: Brady Basso.

Track the run line, moneyline, and total listed above for this odds preview. Double-check probable pitchers and any late roster moves closer to first pitch at 6:40 PM ET.

Tampa Bay Rays Preview & Probable Pitcher

The Tampa Bay Rays sit at 91-59 hosting from Tropicana Field. Probable starter: Nick Martinez.

How to watch: MLB.TV; Rays.TV, NBC Sports CA (regional). Odds and totals can shift through the evening — recheck your book for the latest Athletics vs Tampa Bay Rays line before the September 16, 2026 first pitch.

Where to Watch Athletics vs Tampa Bay Rays

Tune in Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 6:40 PM ET from Tropicana Field. Broadcast coverage: MLB.TV; Rays.TV, NBC Sports CA (regional).