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Rays +1.5 (-143)Dodgers -1.5 (+119)\u00a0<\/p>\n
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9.5 (Over +101\/Under -122)Rays vs. Dodgers Probable PitchersTampa Bay: Nick Martinez (6-2, 2.43 ERA)Los Angeles: Eric Lauer (2-5, 5.47 ERA)Rays vs. Dodgers How to WatchDate: Monday, June 15Time: 10:00 p.m. ESTVenue: Dodger StadiumHow to Watch (TV): ESPNRays record: 41-27Dodgers record: 45-27Rays vs. Dodgers Best MLB Prop BetsRays Best Prop BetJunior Caminero to Hit a Home Run (+243)<\/p>\n
In today\u2019s best home run props column for SI Betting<\/a>, I explained why Junior Caminero is worth a look against Eric Lauer:\u00a0<\/p>\n Tampa Bay Rays All-Star Junior Caminero has 15 home runs in the 2026 season, hitting .271 with an OPS well over .800. He has a better OPS against left-handed pitching than right-handed pitching this season, and Caminero is facing a struggling lefty in Los Angeles Dodgers veteran Eric Lauer.<\/p>\n Caminero has some familiarity with Lauer from his time in the AL East, going 1-for-4 against him in his career.<\/p>\n Lauer has made three appearances with the Dodgers, allowing four home runs, and he\u2019s given up 15 home runs in 11 appearances with the Toronto Blue Jays and Dodgers this season. Lauer has struggled to the tune of a 5.47 ERA, and he\u2019s an easy fade candidate on Monday.<\/p>\n Caminero is the Rays\u2019 best power hitter, and I trust him against both righties and lefties, so he\u2019s worth a look even once Lauer exits this game.\u00a0<\/p>\n Rays vs. Dodgers Prediction and Pick<\/p>\n The Dodgers have won all of Eric Lauer\u2019s starts this season since he came over from Toronto, but this Rays team roughed him up for three runs in 4.1 innings back on May 4 in a 5-1 win.\u00a0<\/p>\n Tampa Bay has been one of the best teams in baseball so far in 2026, and it\u2019s an impressive 39-29 on the run line. So, getting a 1.5-run cushion with Lauer on the mound is something I can\u2019t pass up.<\/p>\n The lefty has a 5.47 ERA and ranks in the 15th percentile in expected ERA.<\/p>\n Now, Rays starter Nick Martinez (2.43 ERA) has some shaky advanced numbers, ranking in the 34th percentile in expected ERA and the eighth percentile in expected BAA.<\/p>\n Despite that, the Rays are 10-3 when he\u2019s on the mound, and he\u2019s allowed two or fewer runs in 11 of his 13 starts.\u00a0<\/p>\n Since I don\u2019t love Lauer given his season-long numbers, I\u2019ll take the extra run or Tampa to at least hang around in this series opener.\u00a0<\/p>\n Pick: Rays +1.5 (-143 at DraftKings)<\/a><\/p>\n Odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.<\/p>\n If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-GAMBLER.<\/p>\n Claim the latest\u00a0DraftKings promo code<\/a>\u00a0offer today. Sign up and get\u00a0$200 in bonus bets instantly when you make your first $5 bet.<\/a><\/p>\n
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