San Francisco is almost 3,000 miles from home with the worst offense in the league. They're last in runs scored and steals, plus 29th in on-base percentage and 28th in slugging. Starter Tyler Mahle (5.87 ERA) has allowed 50 base runners in 30+ innings. Tampa Bay is on an 8-1 run and is 10-4 at home. The offense is 13th in on-base percentage and third in steals. Steven Matz is holding batters to a .211 average, with the Rays 5-1 in his six starts. Tampa Bay goes for the sweep after outscoring the Giants 8-1 in the first two games. Play Tampa Bay.
This Pro Pick was released to clients on May 03, 2026 at 11:30AM ET.
MLB
San Francisco at Tampa Bay
May 3, 2026
1:40 PM Eastern
1 unit on Tampa Bay -116 (moneyline) (risk 1 to return 1.86)
Result:
WIN
WIN
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