Athletics vs Rays Prediction and MLB Tips - 16 June 2023
Last updated: Jun 15, 2023, 7:35PM | Published: Jun 14, 2023, 7:57PM
The Oakland Athletics square off with the favoured Tampa Bay Rays in MLB action at Oakland Coliseum on Friday, commencing at 5:37am AEST.
Paul Blackburn (0-0, 3.60 ERA) will get the ball for the Athletics, up against Taj Bradley (4-3, 4.19 ERA) for the Rays.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for Athletics vs Rays, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia, are featured in this article.
Who Will Win: Athletics vs Rays
Based on high-tech machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated Friday's Oakland-Tampa Bay MLB game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Rays a 59% chance of beating the Athletics at Oakland Coliseum.
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Athletics vs Rays: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Friday's MLB game at Oakland Coliseum are listed here:
- Head to Head: Athletics $2.75, Rays $1.48
- Line: Athletics +1.5 ($2.05), Rays -1.5 ($1.80)
- Total (Over/Under 8.5 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, bet365 currently has the Athletics at $2.75 and the Rays at $1.48.
The Athletics are 1.5-run underdogs against the Rays, with odds of $2.05 currently on offer at bet365.
For the favourite Rays (-1.5) to cover the line, bet365 currently has odds of $1.80.
The Over/Under for total runs scored is set at 8.5 with bet365, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.91 and odds for the Under at $1.91.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Athletics (+1.5) have a 53% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 8.5 runs has a 55% chance of staying Under.
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Athletics vs Rays: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Oakland at $2.75 with bet365 (6.3% edge) 🔥
- Line: Athletics +1.5 at $2.05 with bet365 (53% probability) 🔥
- Total Runs: Under 8.5 at $1.91 with bet365 (55% probability) 🔥
If you see a 🔥, you know it's one of our best bets of the day across any sport.
These Athletics vs Rays best bets are based on market-leading modelling and wagering experience to provide you with the best possible advice around the clock.
While the Rays have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Athletics to win is our recommended option due to the 6.3% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term success as a punter.
Athletics vs Rays: Prediction
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Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Oakland vs Tampa Bay on Friday, including pre-game predictions, top betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the Oakland vs Tampa Bay match-up at Oakland Coliseum.
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Athletics vs Rays: Preview
The game between the Athletics and Rays at Oakland Coliseum is scheduled to start at 5:37am AEST on Friday.
- Teams: Oakland Athletics vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Date: Friday 16 June 2023
- Time: 5:37am AEST
- Venue: Oakland Coliseum
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise stated.
Our predictions for Oakland vs Tampa Bay have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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