Rays vs. Mets Prediction for Thursday [5/18/23]

The New York Mets and Tampa Bay Rays lock horns in MLB action at Citi Field on Thursday, starting at 1:10PM ET.

The Mets will send Tylor Megill (4-2, 4.02 ERA) to the mound, pitting him against Taj Bradley (3-0, 3.52 ERA) for the Rays.

Dimers' best betting picks for Rays vs. Mets, plus game predictions and best odds, are featured below.

Who Will Win: Rays vs. Mets

Using trusted computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Rays-Mets MLB game 10,000 times.

Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Rays a 51% chance of defeating the Mets.

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Rays vs. Mets Current Odds

• Run Line: Mets +1.5 (-164), Rays -1.5 (+145)
• Moneyline: Mets -105, Rays -110
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-118/+100)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Mets are listed as +1.5 underdogs against the Rays, with -164 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Rays (-1.5) to cover the run line, PointsBet has the best odds currently on the market at +145.

In a sign of how close this game is expected to be, both the Mets and Rays are currently at minus-money betting odds to win on Thursday.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Mets at -105, which means you can risk $105 to win $100, for a total payout of $205, if they get the W.

On the other hand, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rays at -110, where you can risk $110 to win $100, for a total payout of $210, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total runs scored sits at 9 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -118, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at +100.

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

According to DimersBOT, the Mets (+1.5) have a 62% chance of covering the run line, while the 9-run Over/Under has a 51% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Rays vs. Mets

• Run Line: Mets +1.5 @ -164 via FanDuel Sportsbook (62% probability)
• Moneyline: Mets @ -105 via BetMGM
• Total: Under 9 @ +100 via BetMGM

Our best bets are based on world-class modeling and betting intelligence to serve you the best possible plays 24/7.

While the Rays are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Mets moneyline is the best option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 9 is our best bet on account of the better odds (+100) that are available from BetMGM.

Rays vs. Mets Probabilities

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Dimers has full coverage of Thursday's Rays-Mets matchup, including pregame predictions, best betting picks, and live scores.

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so refresh this article for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of Rays vs. Mets on Thursday May 18, 2023.

Rays vs. Mets 2023

Thursday's game between the Mets and Rays at Citi Field is scheduled to begin at 1:10PM ET.

• Who: Tampa Bay Rays vs. New York Mets
• Date: Thursday May 18, 2023
• Time: 1:10PM ET / 10:10AM PT
• Venue: Citi Field

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