Rays vs. Angels Prediction for MLB Friday [8/18/2023]

The Los Angeles Angels will square off with the Tampa Bay Rays in MLB action at Angel Stadium on Friday, beginning at 9:38PM ET.

The Angels will send Tyler Anderson (5-4, 5.28 ERA) to the mound, pitting him against Erasmo Ramírez (2-3, 5.72 ERA) for the Rays.

Dimers' free betting picks for Rays vs. Angels, as well as game predictions and betting odds, are featured in this article.

Who Will Win: Rays vs. Angels

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

Dimers' revolutionary predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Angels a 52% chance of defeating the Rays.

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Rays vs. Angels Odds [8/18]

• Run Line: Angels +1.5 (-175), Rays -1.5 (+154)
• Moneyline: Angels -110, Rays +100
• Total: Over/Under 10 (-105/-115)

The Angels are currently +1.5 underdogs against the Rays, with -175 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the favored Rays (-1.5) to cover the run line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +154.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Angels at -110, which means you can risk $110 to win $100, for a total payout of $210, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rays at +100, where you can risk $100 to win $100, for a total payout of $200, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under sits at 10 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, as well as the best odds for the Under at -115.

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

According to DimersBOT, the Angels (+1.5) have a 64% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 10 runs has a 54% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets: Rays vs. Angels

• Run Line: Angels +1.5 @ -175 via BetMGM (64% probability)
• Moneyline: Angels @ -110 via BetMGM (52% probability)
• Total: Under 10 @ -115 via BetMGM (54% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on complex modeling and gambling intelligence to bring you the best possible plays 24/7/365.

Rays vs. Angels Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Angels are more likely to beat the Rays at Angel Stadium on Friday.

This prediction is backed by extensive data-driven analysis, with the Angels given a 52% probability of winning after conducting 10,000 simulations of the game.

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

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep an eye on this page for the latest betting insights ahead of Rays vs. Angels on Friday August 18, 2023.

Rays vs. Angels 2023

Friday's MLB game between the Angels and Rays at Angel Stadium is scheduled to start at 9:38PM ET.

• Who: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Los Angeles Angels
• Date: Friday August 18, 2023
• Time: 9:38PM ET / 6:38PM PT
• Venue: Angel Stadium

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