Rays vs. Nationals Prediction and Odds - Apr 5, 2023

MLB action continues on Wednesday at 1:05PM ET as the Tampa Bay Rays lock horns with the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park.

The Nationals will send Patrick Corbin (0-1, 6.00 ERA) to the mound, while the Rays are going with Shane McClanahan (1-0, 0.00 ERA).

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

Who will win Rays vs. Nationals?

Using state-of-the-art computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Wednesday's Rays-Nationals MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Rays a 64% chance of beating the Nationals.

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Rays vs. Nationals Odds

• Run Line: Nationals +1.5 (+135), Rays -1.5 (-155)
• Moneyline: Nationals +225, Rays -260
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-105/-102)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Nationals are +1.5 underdogs versus the Rays, with +135 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Rays (-1.5) to cover the run line, DraftKings Sportsbook also has the best odds currently on offer at -155.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Nationals at +225. That means you can throw down $100 to profit $225, earning a total payout of $325, if they win.

Meanwhile, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rays at -260, where you can risk $260 to win $100, for a total payout of $360, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under sits at 8.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, while FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -102.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Rays (-1.5) are a 53% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 8.5 runs is a 52% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Rays vs. Nationals

• Run Line: Nationals +1.5 @ +135 via DraftKings Sportsbook (4.5% edge) 🔥
• Moneyline: Nationals @ +225 via BetMGM (4.3% edge) 🔥
• Total: Under 8.5 @ -102 via FanDuel Sportsbook (52% probability)

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

And while the Rays are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Nationals moneyline is the best option because of the 4.3% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers.com is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.

Rays vs. Nationals Prediction

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Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so refresh this page for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Rays vs. Nationals on Wednesday April 5, 2023.

Rays vs. Nationals 2023 Game Info

Wednesday's game between the Nationals and Rays at Nationals Park is scheduled to commence at 1:05PM ET.

• Who: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Washington Nationals
• Date: Wednesday April 5, 2023
• Time: 1:05PM ET / 10:05AM PT
• Venue: Nationals Park

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