Cardinals vs. Rays Prediction for MLB Wednesday [8/9/2023]

The Tampa Bay Rays will face the St. Louis Cardinals in MLB action at Tropicana Field on Wednesday, beginning at 6:40PM ET.

Jalen Beeks (2-3, 6.27 ERA) will be the starting pitcher for the Rays, up against Dakota Hudson (2-0, 4.10 ERA) for the Cardinals.

Dimers' best betting picks for Cardinals vs. Rays, plus game predictions and betting odds, are featured in this article.

Who Will Win: Cardinals vs. Rays

Based on trusted machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Wednesday's Cardinals-Rays MLB game 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Rays a 61% chance of defeating the Cardinals.

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Cardinals vs. Rays Odds [8/9]

• Run Line: Rays -1.5 (+120), Cardinals +1.5 (-140)
• Moneyline: Rays -165, Cardinals +146
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110/-110)

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

For the underdog Cardinals (+1.5) to cover the run line, PointsBet has the best odds currently on offer at -140.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rays at -165, which means you can risk $165 to win $100, for a total payout of $265, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cardinals at +146, where you can bet $100 to profit $146, earning a total payout of $246, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 9 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, make sure you check all of the online sportsbooks that are available in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Cardinals (+1.5) have a 59% chance of covering the run line, while the 9-run Over/Under has considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Best Bets: Cardinals vs. Rays

• Run Line: Cardinals +1.5 @ -140 via PointsBet (59% probability)
• Moneyline: Cardinals @ +146 via FanDuel Sportsbook (0.4% edge)
• Total: Under 9 @ -110 via PointsBet (50% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class simulations and betting intelligence to bring you the best possible plays 24/7.

While the Rays are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Cardinals moneyline is the best option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers.com is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.

Cardinals vs. Rays Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Rays are more likely to beat the Cardinals in the MLB game on Wednesday.

This prediction is backed by extensive data-driven analysis, with the Rays given a 61% chance of winning after conducting 10,000 game simulations.

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Dimers has full coverage of Wednesday's Cardinals-Rays game, including pregame predictions, best betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting insights before Cardinals vs. Rays on Wednesday August 9, 2023.

Cardinals vs. Rays 2023

Wednesday's MLB matchup between the Rays and Cardinals at Tropicana Field is scheduled to start at 6:40PM ET.

• Who: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Tampa Bay Rays
• Date: Wednesday August 9, 2023
• Time: 6:40PM ET / 3:40PM PT
• Venue: Tropicana Field

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