Rays vs. Athletics Prediction and Odds - May 3, 2022

MLB action continues on Tuesday at 9:40PM ET as the Tampa Bay Rays lock horns with the Oakland Athletics at Oakland Coliseum.

Paul Blackburn (3-0, 1.35 ERA) will start on the mound for the Athletics, while the Rays are going with Ryan Yarbrough (0-0, 0.00 ERA).

Dimers' best betting picks for Rays vs. Athletics, as well as game predictions and best odds, are featured in this article.

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Who will win Rays vs. Athletics?

Based on cutting-edge computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Tuesday's Rays-Athletics MLB game 10,000 times.

Dimers' revolutionary predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Rays a 53% chance of winning against the Athletics.

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Rays vs. Athletics Game Odds

• Run Line: Athletics +1.5 (-160), Rays -1.5 (+140)
• Moneyline: Athletics +110, Rays -126
• Total: Over/Under 7 (+100/-115)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Athletics are +1.5 underdogs versus the Rays, with -160 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the favored Rays (-1.5) to cover the run line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +140.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Athletics at +110. That means you can throw down $100 to profit $110, earning a total payout of $210, if they win.

Meanwhile, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rays at -126, where you can risk $126 to win $100, for a total payout of $226, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total runs scored sits at 7 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at -115.

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According to DimersBOT, the Athletics (+1.5) are a 60% chance of covering the run line, while the 7-run Over/Under is a 55% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Rays vs. Athletics

• Run Line: Rays -1.5 @ +140 via DraftKings Sportsbook
• Moneyline: Athletics @ +110 via BetMGM
• Total: Over 7 @ +100 via DraftKings Sportsbook (55% probability) 🔥

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Dimers' best bets are based on detailed simulations and wagering intelligence to help you make more informed decisions with the legal sportsbooks in America.

Even though the Athletics are more likely to cover the run line, our best bet of Rays -1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the top odds available.

And while the Rays are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Athletics moneyline is the best option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers.com is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.

Rays vs. Athletics Probabilities

Use our widget below to explore up-to-date Moneyline, Over/Under and Run Line probabilities and odds for Tampa Bay vs. Oakland, and click or tap on See Matchup for more.

Dimers has full coverage of Tuesday's Rays-Athletics matchup, including pregame predictions, top betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting insights ahead of Rays vs. Athletics on Tuesday May 3, 2022.

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Rays vs. Athletics 2022 Game Info

When do the Athletics play the Rays?

• Date: Tuesday May 3, 2022
• Time: 9:40PM ET / 6:40PM PT
• Venue: Oakland Coliseum

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