Angels vs. Rays Prediction for MLB Thursday [9/21/2023]

The Tampa Bay Rays and Los Angeles Angels will lock horns in MLB action at Tropicana Field on Thursday, starting at 1:10PM ET.

Zach Eflin (15-8, 3.44 ERA) will be on the bump for the Rays, while the Angels will counter with Griffin Canning (7-7, 4.42 ERA).

Dimers' top betting picks for Angels vs. Rays, plus game predictions and best odds, are detailed in this article.

Who Will Win: Angels vs. Rays

Based on advanced machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Angels-Rays MLB game 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Rays a 66% chance of winning against the Angels.

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Angels vs. Rays Odds [9/21]

• Run Line: Rays -1.5 (-120), Angels +1.5 (+110)
• Moneyline: Rays -275, Angels +230
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110/-108)

The Rays are listed as -1.5 favorites versus the Angels, with -120 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Angels (+1.5) to cover the run line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at +110.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rays at -275, which means you can risk $275 to win $100, for a total payout of $375, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Angels at +230, where you can put down $100 to profit $230, earning a total payout of $330, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 7.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -108.

As always, check out all the online sportsbooks available in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Angels (+1.5) have a 52% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 7.5 runs has a 53% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets: Angels vs. Rays

• Run Line: Angels +1.5 @ +110 via DraftKings Sportsbook (52% probability) 🔥
• Moneyline: Angels @ +230 via PointsBet (3.7% edge)
• Total: Over 7.5 @ -110 via PointsBet (53% probability)

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Our best bets are based on complex modeling and wagering intelligence to help you make more informed investments with the legal sportsbooks in your state.

While the Rays are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Angels moneyline is the best option due to the 3.7% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.

Angels vs. Rays Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Rays are more likely to defeat the Angels in the MLB game on Thursday.

This prediction is backed by detailed data-driven analysis, with the Rays having a 66% chance of winning after conducting 10,000 simulations of the game.

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Thursday's Angels-Rays game, including pregame predictions, computer picks, and live scores.

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so keep an eye on this article for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Angels vs. Rays on Thursday September 21, 2023.

Angels vs. Rays 2023

Thursday's MLB action between the Rays and Angels at Tropicana Field is scheduled to start at 1:10PM ET.

• Who: Los Angeles Angels vs. Tampa Bay Rays
• Date: Thursday September 21, 2023
• Time: 1:10PM ET / 10:10AM PT
• Venue: Tropicana Field

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