Athletics vs. Rays Prediction and Odds - Apr 9, 2023

The Tampa Bay Rays take on the Oakland Athletics in MLB action at Tropicana Field on Sunday, starting at 1:10PM ET.

The Rays will send Drew Rasmussen (1-0, 0.00 ERA) to the mound, pitting him against James Kaprielian (0-0, 9.00 ERA) for the Athletics.

Dimers' best betting picks for Athletics vs. Rays, as well as game predictions and betting odds, are featured below.

Who will win Athletics vs. Rays?

Based on cutting-edge computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Sunday's Athletics-Rays MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Rays a 69% chance of getting the W against the Athletics.

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Athletics vs. Rays Current Odds

• Run Line: Rays -1.5 (-150), Athletics +1.5 (+130)
• Moneyline: Rays -295, Athletics +260
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-115/+100)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Rays are listed as -1.5 favorites against the Athletics, with -150 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Athletics (+1.5) to cover the run line, DraftKings Sportsbook also has the best odds currently on the market at +130.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rays at -295, which means you can risk $295 to win $100, for a total payout of $395, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Athletics at +260, where you can bet $100 to profit $260, earning a total payout of $360, if they win.

The Over/Under for total runs scored is set at 7.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, while FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +100.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Rays (-1.5) are a 52% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 7.5 runs is a 55% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Athletics vs. Rays

• Run Line: Athletics +1.5 @ +130 via DraftKings Sportsbook (4.3% edge) 🔥
• Moneyline: Athletics @ +260 via FanDuel Sportsbook (3.5% edge)
• Total: Over 7.5 @ -115 via PointsBet (55% probability)

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Our best bets are based on complex simulations and gambling expertise to help you make smarter decisions with your state's legal sportsbooks.

Even though the Rays are more likely to cover the run line, our best bet of Athletics +1.5 is based on the expectation of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the top odds available.

And while the Rays are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Athletics moneyline is the best option due to the 3.5% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers.com is crucial to achieving long-term profitability as a bettor.

Athletics vs. Rays Prediction

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Dimers has full coverage of Sunday's Athletics-Rays matchup, including pregame predictions, free betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep an eye on this page for any changes to our betting insights before Athletics vs. Rays on Sunday April 9, 2023.

Athletics vs. Rays 2023 Game Info

Sunday's action between the Rays and Athletics at Tropicana Field is scheduled to begin at 1:10PM ET.

• Who: Oakland Athletics vs. Tampa Bay Rays
• Date: Sunday April 9, 2023
• Time: 1:10PM ET / 10:10AM PT
• Venue: Tropicana Field

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