Tigers vs. Rays Prediction and Odds - May 18, 2022

MLB action continues on Wednesday at 1:10PM ET as the Detroit Tigers take on the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field.

The Rays will send Drew Rasmussen (3-1, 2.67 ERA) to the mound, pitting him against Eduardo Rodriguez (1-2, 3.72 ERA) for the Tigers.

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

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Who will win Tigers vs. Rays?

Based on trusted machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Wednesday's Tigers-Rays MLB matchup 10,000 times.

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

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Tigers vs. Rays Odds

• Run Line: Rays -1.5 (+140), Tigers +1.5 (-150)
• Moneyline: Rays -175, Tigers +155
• Total: Over/Under 7 (+100/-115)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Rays are -1.5 favorites versus the Tigers, with +140 at Caesars Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Tigers (+1.5) to cover the run line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at -150.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rays at -175. That means you can risk $175 to win $100, for a total payout of $275, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Tigers at +155, where you can put down $100 to profit $155, earning a total payout of $255, if they win.

The Over/Under for total runs scored sits at 7 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, while Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -115.

As always, make sure you check all the legal sportbooks that are available in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Tigers (+1.5) are a 61% chance of covering the run line, while the 7-run Over/Under is a 51% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Tigers vs. Rays

• Run Line: Tigers +1.5 @ -150 via BetMGM (61% probability)
• Moneyline: Tigers @ +155 via DraftKings Sportsbook (1.5% edge)
• Total: Over 7 @ +100 via BetMGM

Dimers' best bets are based on complex simulations and betting intelligence to bring you the best possible plays 24/7/365.

While the Rays are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Tigers moneyline is the best option because of the 1.5% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is crucial to being a profitable bettor in the long run.

Furthermore, despite the Under being more likely to hit on this occasion, Over 7 is our best bet owing to the better odds (+100) that are available from BetMGM.

Tigers vs. Rays Probabilities

Use our interactive 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 for more.

Dimers has full coverage of Wednesday's Tigers-Rays matchup, including pregame predictions, free betting picks, and live updates.

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so check this page for the latest betting insights before Tigers vs. Rays on Wednesday May 18, 2022.

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Tigers vs. Rays 2022 Game Info

Wednesday's game between the Rays and Tigers at Tropicana Field is scheduled to begin at 1:10PM ET.

• Date: Wednesday May 18, 2022
• Time: 1:10PM ET / 10:10AM PT
• Venue: Tropicana Field

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