Mets vs Rays: Prediction and MLB Tips - 19 May 2023
May 18, 2023, 2:21AM
The New York Mets take on the Tampa Bay Rays in MLB action at Citi Field on Friday, commencing at 3:10am AEST.
Tylor Megill (4-2, 4.02 ERA) will be on the bump for the Mets, up against Taj Bradley (3-0, 3.52 ERA) for the Rays.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for Mets vs Rays, plus the latest betting odds in Australia, are detailed in this article.
Who Will Win: Mets vs Rays
Using detailed computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated Friday's NY Mets-Tampa Bay MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Rays a 51% chance of defeating the Mets at Citi Field.
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Mets vs Rays: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's MLB game at Citi Field are shown below:
- Head to Head: Mets $1.91, Rays $1.91
- Line: Mets +1.5 ($1.59), Rays -1.5 ($2.50)
- Total (Over/Under 9 Runs): Over $1.80, Under $2.05
Odds are correct at the time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, bet365 currently has the Mets to win at $1.91 and the Rays to win at $1.91.
The Mets are 1.5-run underdogs against the Rays, with odds of $1.59 currently available at bet365.
For the favourite Rays (-1.5) to cover the line, bet365 currently has odds of $2.50.
The Over/Under for total runs scored has been set at 9 with bet365, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.80 and odds for the Under at $2.05.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Mets (+1.5) have a 62% chance of covering the line, while the 9-run Over/Under has a 51% chance of going Over.
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Mets vs Rays: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Tampa Bay at $1.91 with bet365 (51% probability)
- Line: Mets +1.5 at $1.59 with bet365 (62% probability)
- Total Runs: Under 9 at $2.05 with bet365 (2.4% edge)
Today's Mets vs Rays best bets are based on complex modelling and betting intelligence to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
Despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 9 is our best bet due to the better odds ($2.05) that are available from bet365.
Mets vs Rays: Prediction
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Mets vs Rays: Preview
The match-up between the Mets and Rays at Citi Field is scheduled to commence at 3:10am AEST on Friday.
- Game: New York Mets vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Date: Friday 19 May 2023
- Time: 3:10am AEST
- Venue: Citi Field
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise stated.
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