Rays vs. Reds Prediction and Odds - Jul 8, 2022

MLB action continues on Friday at 6:40PM ET as the Tampa Bay Rays take on the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park.

The Reds will send Luis Castillo (3-4, 3.09 ERA) to the mound, up against Shane McClanahan (9-3, 1.74 ERA) for the Rays.

Dimers' top betting picks for Rays vs. Reds, plus game predictions and betting odds, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Rays vs. Reds?

Based on trusted computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Rays-Reds MLB game 10,000 times.

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Rays a 59% chance of beating the Reds.

More: Full Betting Analysis for Rays vs. Reds

Rays vs. Reds Odds

• Run Line: Reds +1.5 (-114), Rays -1.5 (+100)
• Moneyline: Reds +158, Rays -175
• Total: Over/Under 7 (-125/+105)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Reds are currently +1.5 underdogs against the Rays, with -114 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Rays (-1.5) to cover the run line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at +100.

Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Reds at +158. That means you can throw down $100 to profit $158, earning a total payout of $258, if they win.

Elsewhere, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rays at -175, where you can risk $175 to win $100, for a total payout of $275, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under is set at 7 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -125, as well as the best odds for the Under at +105.

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

According to DimersBOT, the Reds (+1.5) are a 56% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 7 runs is a 53% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Rays vs. Reds

• Run Line: Reds +1.5 @ -114 via FanDuel Sportsbook (56% probability)
• Moneyline: Reds @ +158 via Caesars Sportsbook (2.5% edge)
• Total: Under 7 @ +105 via BetMGM

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed simulations and gambling intelligence to bring you the best possible plays every time.

While the Rays are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Reds moneyline is the best option due to the 2.5% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

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

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 7 is our best bet owing to the better odds (+105) that are available from BetMGM.

Rays vs. Reds Betting Guide

Use our widget below to explore the latest Moneyline, Over/Under and Run Line probabilities and odds for Tampa Bay vs. Cincinnati, and click or tap on See Matchup to reveal more.

Dimers has full betting coverage of Friday's Rays-Reds matchup, including pregame predictions, computer picks, and live win probabilities.

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so check this article for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of Rays vs. Reds on Friday July 8, 2022.

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Rays vs. Reds 2022 Game Info

Friday's game between the Reds and Rays at Great American Ball Park is scheduled to start at 6:40PM ET.

• Who: Cincinnati Reds vs. Tampa Bay Rays
• Date: Friday July 8, 2022
• Time: 6:40PM ET / 3:40PM PT
• Venue: Great American Ball Park

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