{"id":791682,"date":"2026-08-29T18:39:19","date_gmt":"2026-08-29T18:39:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/791682\/"},"modified":"2026-08-29T18:39:19","modified_gmt":"2026-08-29T18:39:19","slug":"padres-vs-rays-picks-odds-mlb-best-bets-predictions-saturday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/791682\/","title":{"rendered":"Padres vs. Rays picks, odds: MLB best bets, predictions Saturday"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\tGambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/betting-editorial-standards\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">editorial standards<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<p>Yankees rookie shortstop George Lombard Jr. <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2026\/08\/28\/sports\/george-lombard-is-reaching-mark-lewis-territory-thats-a-very-bad-thing\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">had made an error<\/a> in six consecutive games.<\/p>\n<p>Take it from this Mr. Error: Things are going to get better.<\/p>\n<p>And they did for the Yankees rookie who did not make an error in their <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2026\/08\/28\/sports\/yankees-stymie-blazing-red-sox-in-thrilling-series-opening-win\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">win over the Red Sox on Friday<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Padres visit the Rays.<\/p>\n<p>San Diego\u2019s Walker Buehler has been good, allowing five runs in his <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/betting\/best-mlb-betting-sites-and-sportsbooks\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">past 22 innings<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.49926794;display:block\" decoding=\"async\"   data-modal-image=\"40571723\" width=\"885\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/nick-martinez-28-tampa-bay-138310440.jpg\" alt=\"Nick Martinez of the Tampa Bay Rays celebrates after the final out of the first inning.\" class=\"wp-image-40571723\"\/>Nick Martinez of the Tampa Bay Rays celebrates after the final out of the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland. Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>Tampa Bay\u2019s Nick Martinez one-hit the Orioles for six innings but gave up 10 runs on 17 hits in his previous 12 \u00b2\/\u2083.<\/p>\n<p>Play $50 on the Padres (+110, <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/betting\/betmgm-sign-up-offer\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">BetMGM<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>It was a nerve-wracking afternoon, but thankfully, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle landed safely.<\/p>\n<p>With that weight lifted off my shoulders, it was on to the Reds and Cubs.<\/p>\n<p>We bet on Cincy\u2019s Rhett \u201cFrankly, Stitches, I don\u2019t give a damn\u201d Lowder.<\/p>\n<p>Learn all you need to know about MLB Betting<\/p>\n<p>He coughed up three early runs, but Sal Stewart, Jose Trevino, Tyler Stephenson and TJ Friedl all hit balls that cleared the ivy walls as the Reds came back to club the Cubs 10-8.<\/p>\n<p>Road \u2019dog \u2018W\u2019 has us at -490 cesargeronimos.<\/p>\n<p>Why Trust New York Post Betting<\/p>\n<p>The one and only Stitches has been handicapping baseball, daily, for the Post since 2019. Miraculously, he has finished in the black twice. But wait there\u2019s more. He showed his versatility by winning the Post\u2019s NFL Best Bet crown last year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Gambling content 21+. 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