Rays vs. Athletics Prediction and Odds - May 4, 2022

The Oakland Athletics square off with the Tampa Bay Rays in MLB action at Oakland Coliseum on Wednesday, starting at 3:37PM ET.

Frankie Montas (2-2, 4.25 ERA) will get the ball for the Athletics, up against Corey Kluber (1-1, 3.05 ERA) for the Rays.

Dimers' free 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 advanced computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Wednesday's Rays-Athletics MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' revolutionary predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Rays a 52% chance of defeating the Athletics.

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Rays vs. Athletics Current Odds

• Run Line: Athletics +1.5 (-155), Rays -1.5 (+140)
• Moneyline: Athletics +115, Rays -130
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-120/+102)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Athletics are listed as +1.5 underdogs versus the Rays, with -155 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

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

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Athletics at +115, which means you can bet $100 to profit $115, earning a total payout of $215, if they win.

Meanwhile, Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rays at -130, where you can risk $130 to win $100, for a total payout of $230, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under is set at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -120, while FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +102.

As always, make sure you check all the sportsbooks that are available in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Athletics (+1.5) are a 62% chance of covering the run line, while the 6.5-run Over/Under is a 55% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Rays vs. Athletics

• Run Line: Athletics +1.5 @ -155 via DraftKings Sportsbook (62% probability)
• Moneyline: Athletics @ +115 via DraftKings Sportsbook (1.4% edge)
• Total: Over 6.5 @ -120 via BetMGM (55% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on complex simulations and wagering intelligence to serve you the best possible plays every day of the year.

While the Rays are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Athletics moneyline is the best option because of the 1.4% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is crucial to being profitable in the long run.

Rays vs. Athletics Betting Guide

Use our dynamic widget below to explore the latest 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 Wednesday's Rays-Athletics matchup, including pregame predictions, best betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so refresh this page for any changes to our betting analysis before Rays vs. Athletics on Wednesday May 4, 2022.

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Rays vs. Athletics 2022 Game Info

When do the Athletics play the Rays?

• Date: Wednesday May 4, 2022
• Time: 3:37PM ET / 12:37PM PT
• Venue: Oakland Coliseum

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