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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Tampa Bay Rays vs Chicago White Sox predictions for MLB Thursday.
MLB action continues on Thursday at 2:10 PM ET as the Tampa Bay Rays take on the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field.
Jordan Leasure (1-0, 4.00 ERA) will start for the White Sox, while the Rays will counter with Steven Matz (3-0, 3.94 ERA).
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced MLB model gives the Rays a slight edge with a 53% win probability over the White Sox.
This article offers a closer look at Thursday's Rays vs. White Sox matchup, including best bets and picks.
Rays vs. White Sox prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's MLB matchup between the Rays and White Sox, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Rays a 53% chance of defeating the White Sox.
According to our model, the White Sox (+1.5) have a 60% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under **total of 8.5 runs **.
Rays vs. White Sox odds [4/16/2026]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Rays | White Sox |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | -1.5 (+135) | +1.5 (-146) |
| Moneyline | -125 | +112 |
| Total | o8.5 (-102) | u8.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Rays vs. White Sox picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | White Sox +1.5 | -146 |
| Moneyline | White Sox | +112 |
| Total | Over 8.5 | -102 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is White Sox +1.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Rays vs. White Sox game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's MLB action between the White Sox and Rays at Rate Field is scheduled to begin at 2:10 PM ET.
- Who: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Chicago White Sox
- Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026
- Time: 2:10 PM ET/11:10AM PT
- Venue: Rate Field
Conclusion
We predict the Rays, with a 53% win probability, will likely beat the White Sox in Thursday's MLB matchup.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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