Rays vs Athletics Prediction and MLB Tips - 31 May 2024
Last updated: May 30, 2024, 5:09PM | Published: May 30, 2024, 3:28PM
The Tampa Bay Rays will take on the Oakland Athletics in MLB action at Tropicana Field on Friday, commencing at 3:10am AEST.
The Rays will have Shawn Armstrong (1-1, 3.91 ERA) start, while the Athletics will counter with Hogan Harris (0-0, 4.15 ERA).
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Rays vs Athletics game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia, are detailed below.
Who Will Win: Rays vs Athletics
Based on detailed computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Tampa Bay-Oakland MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Rays a 57% chance of winning against the Athletics at Tropicana Field.
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Rays vs Athletics: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's MLB game at Tropicana Field are shown below:
- Head to Head: Rays $1.60, Athletics $2.35
- Line: Rays -1.5 ($2.29), Athletics +1.5 ($1.62)
- 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 $1.60 and the Athletics at $2.35.
The Rays are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Athletics, with odds of $2.29 currently available at TAB.
For the underdog Athletics (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB currently has odds of $1.62.
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 analytics model, the Athletics (+1.5) have a 61% 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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Rays vs Athletics: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Oakland at $2.35 with (2.0% edge)
- Line: Athletics +1.5 at $1.62 with TAB (61% probability)
- Total Runs: Under 8.5 at $1.91 with TAB (55% probability)
These Rays vs Athletics predictions are based on complex simulations and betting expertise to give you the best possible advice 24/7/365.
While the Rays have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Athletics to win is our preferred option due to the 2.0% edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.
Rays vs Athletics: Prediction
Stats Insider has full coverage of Tampa Bay vs Oakland on Friday, including pre-game predictions, free betting tips, and live scores.
Our model updates regularly, so bookmark this article for the latest betting tips before the Tampa Bay vs Oakland match-up at Tropicana Field.
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Rays vs Athletics: Preview
The match-up between the Rays and Athletics at Tropicana Field is scheduled to begin at 3:10am AEST on Friday.
- Teams: Tampa Bay Rays vs Oakland Athletics
- Date: Friday 31 May 2024
- Time: 3:10am 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 Oakland predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced 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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