Tigers vs. Rays Prediction and Odds - May 16, 2022

The Tampa Bay Rays square off with the Detroit Tigers in MLB action at Tropicana Field on Monday, starting at 6:40PM ET.

The Rays will have Corey Kluber (1-2, 4.55 ERA) start, up against Alex Faedo (0-1, 3.60 ERA) for the Tigers.

Dimers' free betting picks for Tigers vs. Rays, as well as game predictions and best odds, are detailed below.

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Who will win Tigers vs. Rays?

Using cutting-edge computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Monday's Tigers-Rays MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Rays a 63% chance of beating the Tigers .

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Tigers vs. Rays Game Odds

• Run Line: Rays -1.5 (+115), Tigers +1.5 (-122)
• Moneyline: Rays -195, Tigers +180
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (+105/-120)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Rays are -1.5 favorites versus the Tigers, with +115 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Tigers (+1.5) to cover the run line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -122.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rays at -195. That means you can risk $195 to win $100, for a total payout of $295, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Tigers at +180, where you can bet $100 to profit $180, earning a total payout of $280, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 7.5 with Caesars Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +105, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -120.

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

According to DimersBOT, the Tigers (+1.5) are a 57% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 7.5 runs is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Best Bets for Tigers vs. Rays

• Run Line: Tigers +1.5 @ -122 via FanDuel Sportsbook (57% probability)
• Moneyline: Tigers @ +180 via FanDuel Sportsbook (1.7% edge)
• Total: Over 7.5 @ +105 via Caesars Sportsbook (50% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on complex simulations and betting intelligence 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 Tigers moneyline is the best option because of the 1.7% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers.com is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability as a sports bettor.

Tigers vs. Rays Probabilities

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

Dimers has full betting coverage of Monday's Tigers-Rays matchup, including pregame predictions, top betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep an eye on this article for the latest betting insights before Tigers vs. Rays on Monday May 16, 2022.

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Tigers vs. Rays 2022 Game Info

Monday's matchup between the Rays and Tigers at Tropicana Field is scheduled to start at 6:40PM ET.

• Date: Monday May 16, 2022
• Time: 6:40PM ET / 3:40PM PT
• Venue: Tropicana Field

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