Rangers vs. Rays Game 1 Prediction for MLB Tuesday [10/3/2023]

MLB action continues on Tuesday at 3:08PM ET as the Texas Rangers take on the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 of the American League Division Series at Tropicana Field.

The Rays will send Tyler Glasnow (0-0, 0.00 ERA) to the mound, while the Rangers are going with Jordan Montgomery (0-0, 0.00 ERA).

Dimers' free betting picks for Rangers vs. Rays, plus game predictions and betting odds, are detailed below.

Who Will Win: Rangers vs. Rays

Based on high-tech machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Tuesday's Rangers-Rays MLB game 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Rays a 59% chance of beating the Rangers.

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Rangers vs. Rays Odds [10/3]

• Run Line: Rays -1.5 (+145), Rangers +1.5 (-166)
• Moneyline: Rays -155, Rangers +136
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-106/-110)

The Rays are -1.5 favorites versus the Rangers, with +145 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Rangers (+1.5) to cover the run line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at -166.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rays at -155. That means you can risk $155 to win $100, for a total payout of $255, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rangers at +136, where you can bet $100 to profit $136, earning a total payout of $236, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 8 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -106, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at -110.

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

According to DimersBOT, the Rangers (+1.5) have a 61% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 8 runs has a 56% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets: Rangers vs. Rays

• Run Line: Rangers +1.5 @ -166 via DraftKings Sportsbook (61% probability)
• Moneyline: Rangers @ +136 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Total: Under 8 @ -110 via PointsBet (56% probability)

Our best bets are based on complex modeling and wagering expertise to bring you the best possible plays every time.

While the Rays are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Rangers moneyline is the best option because of the 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 pivotal to achieving long-term profitability as a bettor.

Rangers vs. Rays Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Rays are more likely to defeat the Rangers at Tropicana Field on Tuesday.

This prediction is based on extensive data-driven analysis, with the Rays boasting a 59% chance of winning after conducting 10,000 game simulations.

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Tuesday's Rangers-Rays game, including pregame predictions, free picks, and live scores.

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so check this page for any changes to our betting analysis before Rangers vs. Rays on Tuesday October 3, 2023.

Rangers vs. Rays 2023

Tuesday's MLB matchup between the Rays and Rangers at Tropicana Field is scheduled to begin at 3:08PM ET.

• Who: Texas Rangers vs. Tampa Bay Rays
• Date: Tuesday October 3, 2023
• Time: 3:08PM ET / 12:08PM PT
• Venue: Tropicana Field

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