Rays vs Angels Prediction and MLB Tips - 18 April 2024
Last updated: Apr 17, 2024, 10:45PM | Published: Apr 16, 2024, 6:36PM
The Tampa Bay Rays will face the Los Angeles Angels in MLB action at Tropicana Field on Thursday, starting at 8:50am AEST.
The Rays will send Zack Littell (1-0, 1.17 ERA) to the mound, pitting him against Reid Detmers (3-0, 1.04 ERA) for the Angels.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Rays vs Angels game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia, are detailed in this article.
Who Will Win: Rays vs Angels
Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's Tampa Bay-LA Angels MLB game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Rays a 51% chance of winning against the Angels at Tropicana Field.
More: Rays vs Angels Match Centre
Rays vs Angels: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at Tropicana Field are shown here:
- Head to Head: Rays $1.85, Angels $1.91
- Line: Rays +1.5 ($1.50), Angels -1.5 ($2.54)
- 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, TAB currently has the Rays at $1.85 and the Angels at $1.91.
The Rays are listed as 1.5-run underdogs against the Angels, with odds of $1.50 currently on offer at TAB.
For the favourite Angels (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB currently has odds of $2.54.
The Over/Under for total runs scored is set at 8.5 with TAB, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.91 and odds for the Under at $1.91.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Rays (+1.5) have a 63% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 8.5 runs has a 52% chance of staying Under.
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Rays vs Angels: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: LA Angels at $1.91 with (0.2% edge)
- Line: Rays +1.5 at $1.50 with TAB (63% probability)
- Total Runs: Under 8.5 at $1.91 with TAB (52% probability)
Stats Insider's Rays vs Angels betting tips are based on world-class modelling and wagering experience to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Rays have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Angels to win is our preferred option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges seen on Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term success as a sports bettor.
Rays vs Angels: Prediction
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Tampa Bay vs LA Angels on Thursday, including pre-game predictions, the best betting tips, and live scores.
Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting predictions before the Tampa Bay vs LA Angels game at Tropicana Field.
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Rays vs Angels: Preview
The game between the Rays and Angels at Tropicana Field is scheduled to commence at 8:50am AEST on Thursday.
- Teams: Tampa Bay Rays vs Los Angeles Angels
- Date: Thursday 18 April 2024
- Time: 8:50am AEST
- Venue: Tropicana Field
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise stated.
Our Tampa Bay vs LA Angels predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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