Pirates vs. Rays Prediction and Odds - May 2, 2023

MLB action continues on Tuesday at 6:40PM ET as the Pittsburgh Pirates take on the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field.

The Rays will send Javy Guerra (0-0, 8.64 ERA) to the mound, while the Pirates are going with Roansy Contreras (3-1, 3.58 ERA).

Dimers' best betting picks for Pirates vs. Rays, as well as game predictions and betting odds, are detailed in this article.

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Who Will Win: Pirates vs. Rays

Using trusted computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Tuesday's Pirates-Rays MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Rays a 57% chance of beating the Pirates.

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Pirates vs. Rays Current Odds

• Run Line: Rays -1.5 (+126), Pirates +1.5 (-140)
• Moneyline: Rays -160, Pirates +140
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-115/+100)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Rays are currently -1.5 favorites against the Pirates, with +126 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

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

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rays at -160. That means you can risk $160 to win $100, for a total payout of $260, if they get the W.

On the other hand, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pirates at +140, where you can bet $100 to profit $140, earning a total payout of $240, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 8.5 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at +100.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Pirates (+1.5) have a 60% chance of covering the run line, while the 8.5-run Over/Under has a 54% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Pirates vs. Rays

• Run Line: Pirates +1.5 @ -140 via DraftKings Sportsbook (60% probability)
• Moneyline: Pirates @ +140 via DraftKings Sportsbook (1.0% edge)
• Total: Over 8.5 @ -115 via DraftKings Sportsbook (54% probability)

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While the Rays are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Pirates moneyline is the best option due to the 1.0% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

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Pre-Game Probabilities

Last Updated: 10:29PM, May 2

Moneyline

Over / Under

Run Line

Pirates

Win %

43%

57%

+144

-130

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Rays

Pirates PIT

+144

Win %

43%

57%

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Rays TB

-130

Roansy Contreras 3-1, 3.58 ERA

Javy Guerra 0-0, 8.64 ERA

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Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep checking this page for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of Pirates vs. Rays on Tuesday May 2, 2023.

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Pirates vs. Rays 2023 Game Info

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

• Who: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Tampa Bay Rays
• Date: Tuesday May 2, 2023
• Time: 6:40PM ET / 3:40PM PT
• Venue: Tropicana Field

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