Rays vs. Athletics Prediction for MLB Thursday [6/15/2023]

Updated: Dec 29, 2023, 4:34 AM ET | First published: Jun 14, 2023, 5:33 AM ET

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Rays vs. Athletics Prediction for MLB Thursday [6/15/2023]

The Oakland Athletics face the Tampa Bay Rays in MLB action at Oakland Coliseum on Thursday, commencing at 3:37PM ET.

The Athletics will start Paul Blackburn (0-0, 3.60 ERA), up against Taj Bradley (4-3, 4.19 ERA) for the Rays.

Dimers' top betting picks for Rays vs. Athletics, as well as game predictions and best odds, are featured below.

Who Will Win: Rays vs. Athletics

Using high-tech machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Rays-Athletics MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' revolutionary predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Rays a 59% chance of beating the Athletics.

More: Betting Guide for Rays vs. Athletics

Rays vs. Athletics Odds [6/15]

Run Line: Athletics +1.5 (+108), Rays -1.5 (-115)
Moneyline: Athletics +176, Rays -200
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110/+100)

The Athletics are listed as +1.5 underdogs against the Rays, with +108 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Rays (-1.5) to cover the run line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at -115.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Athletics at +176. That means you can bet $100 to profit $176, earning a total payout of $276, if they win.

On the other hand, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rays at -200, where you can risk $200 to win $100, for a total payout of $300, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total runs scored sits at 8.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +100.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Athletics (+1.5) have a 53% chance of covering the run line, while the 8.5-run Over/Under has a 55% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets: Rays vs. Athletics

Run Line: Athletics +1.5 @ +108 via FanDuel Sportsbook (53% probability) 🔥
Moneyline: Athletics @ +176 via FanDuel Sportsbook (5.0% edge) 🔥
Total: Under 8.5 @ +100 via DraftKings Sportsbook (55% probability) 🔥

When you see a 🔥, that means it's one of Dimers' best bets today across all sports.

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class modeling and gambling expertise to serve you the best possible plays 24/7/365.

While the Rays are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Athletics moneyline is the best option because of the 5.0% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.

Rays vs. Athletics Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Rays are more likely to defeat the Athletics at Oakland Coliseum on Thursday.

This prediction is backed by extensive data-driven analysis, with the Rays boasting a 59% chance of winning after conducting 10,000 simulations of the game.

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Thursday's Rays-Athletics game, including pregame predictions, free picks, and live win probabilities.

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so keep checking this page for the latest betting insights before Rays vs. Athletics on Thursday June 15, 2023.

Rays vs. Athletics 2023

Thursday's MLB game between the Athletics and Rays at Oakland Coliseum is scheduled to commence at 3:37PM ET.

Who: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Oakland Athletics
Date: Thursday June 15, 2023
Time: 3:37PM ET / 12:37PM PT
Venue: Oakland Coliseum

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