Rays vs. Dodgers Prediction, Odds, Probable Pitchers, Prop Bets for Wednesday, June 17

The Rays and Dodgers are set for a Wednesday afternoon showdown as Los Angeles seeks to complete a sweep of Tampa Bay. The game is scheduled for June 17 at Dodger Stadium, with first pitch around 3:10 p.m. EST. Tampa Bay has struggled on the road (17-20 this season) and has dropped back-to-back one-run games to the NL West leaders. On the mound, lefty Shane McClanahan faces a staunch opponent in Shohei Ohtani, who owns a 1.06 ERA across 11 starts in 2026. Odds from DraftKings show the Dodgers as the favorites, with a -1.5 run line at +119 and a moneyline at -185; the Rays stand at +152 on the moneyline and +1.5 on the spread at -143. The game total is seven runs (over -121/under +100). A notable prop bets McClanahan over 2.5 earned runs allowed, reflecting his recent four-run outbursts in three of his last five starts against a Dodgers offense that leads the league in wRC+, OPS, and batting average. Overall, the SI Betting outlook favors the Dodgers to sweep at home and push their home record to roughly 13 games over .500. Ohtani's season—marked by a 1.06 ERA and elite underlying metrics—gives L.A. a clear edge, even as McClanahan remains a solid starter for Tampa Bay. The matchup underscores a high-stakes test for both teams as they aim for deep postseason contention in 2026.