Rays vs Athletics Prediction and MLB Tips - 30 May 2024
Last updated: May 29, 2024, 10:45PM | Published: May 28, 2024, 6:29PM
The Tampa Bay Rays will take on the Oakland Athletics in MLB action at Tropicana Field on Thursday, beginning at 8:50am AEST.
The Rays will have Ryan Pepiot (3-2, 3.98 ERA) start, while the Athletics are going with Joey Estes (1-1, 7.47 ERA).
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Rays vs Athletics game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Rays vs Athletics
Using state-of-the-art computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Tampa Bay-Oakland MLB game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Rays a 61% chance of defeating the Athletics at Tropicana Field.
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Rays vs Athletics: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at Tropicana Field are listed below:
- Head to Head: Rays $1.50, Athletics $2.55
- Line: Rays -1.5 ($2.14), Athletics +1.5 ($1.71)
- Total (Over/Under 7.5 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 $1.50 and the Athletics at $2.55.
The Rays are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Athletics, with odds of $2.14 currently available at TAB.
For the underdog Athletics (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB currently has odds of $1.71.
The over/under for Rays vs Athletics sits at 7.5 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 Athletics (+1.5) have a 58% chance of covering the line, while the 7.5-run over/under has a 51% chance of going Over.
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Rays vs Athletics: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Oakland at $2.55 with (1.5% edge)
- Line: Athletics +1.5 at $1.71 with TAB (58% probability)
- Total Runs: Under 7.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Our Rays vs Athletics betting tips are based on market-leading simulations and gambling expertise to give you the best possible advice every day of the year.
While the Rays have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Athletics to win is our recommended option due to the 1.5% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.
Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 7.5 is our best bet because of the better odds ($1.91) that are available from TAB.
Rays vs Athletics: Prediction
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Tampa Bay vs Oakland on Thursday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live scores.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting analysis before the Tampa Bay vs Oakland game at Tropicana Field.
As always, check out our Best Bets for the best tips for every MLB game, plus a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.
Rays vs Athletics: Preview
The game between the Rays and Athletics at Tropicana Field is scheduled to start at 8:50am AEST on Thursday.
- Teams: Tampa Bay Rays vs Oakland Athletics
- Date: Thursday 30 May 2024
- Time: 8:50am AEST
- Venue: Tropicana Field
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Our Tampa Bay vs Oakland predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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