Rays vs. Padres Prediction for MLB Friday [6/16/2023]

The San Diego Padres and Tampa Bay Rays lock horns in MLB action at PETCO Park on Friday, starting at 9:40PM ET.

The Padres will send Yu Darvish (5-4, 4.30 ERA) to the mound, while the Rays are going with Shane McClanahan (10-1, 2.18 ERA).

Dimers' best betting picks for Rays vs. Padres, as well as game predictions and best odds, are detailed below.

Who Will Win: Rays vs. Padres

Using trusted machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Rays-Padres MLB game 10,000 times.

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

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Rays vs. Padres Odds [6/16]

• Run Line: Padres +1.5 (-188), Rays -1.5 (+165)
• Moneyline: Padres -110, Rays +100
• Total: Over/Under 8 (+100/-115)

The Padres are listed as +1.5 underdogs against the Rays, with -188 at FanDuel Sportsbook 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 +165.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Padres 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 for total runs scored is set at 8 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at -115.

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 Padres (+1.5) have a 64% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 8 runs has a 54% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets: Rays vs. Padres

• Run Line: Padres +1.5 @ -188 via FanDuel Sportsbook (64% probability)
• Moneyline: Rays @ +100 via PointsBet
• Total: Under 8 @ -115 via PointsBet (54% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class modeling and wagering expertise to bring you the best possible plays every time.

While the Padres are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Rays moneyline is the best option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.

Rays vs. Padres Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Padres are more likely to beat the Rays at PETCO Park on Friday.

This prediction is backed by detailed data-driven analysis, with the Padres boasting a 51% chance of winning after conducting 10,000 game simulations.

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

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so keep checking this page for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of Rays vs. Padres on Friday June 16, 2023.

Rays vs. Padres 2023

Friday's MLB action between the Padres and Rays at PETCO Park is scheduled to begin at 9:40PM ET.

• Who: Tampa Bay Rays vs. San Diego Padres
• Date: Friday June 16, 2023
• Time: 9:40PM ET / 6:40PM PT
• Venue: PETCO Park

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