Rays vs. Tigers Prediction for MLB Friday [8/4/2023]

MLB action continues on Friday at 6:40PM ET as the Tampa Bay Rays take on the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park.

Reese Olson (1-4, 4.71 ERA) will be the starting pitcher for the Tigers, up against Zack Littell (1-2, 4.85 ERA) for the Rays.

Dimers' top betting picks for Rays vs. Tigers, plus game predictions and best odds, are detailed below.

Who Will Win: Rays vs. Tigers

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

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Rays a 53% chance of defeating the Tigers.

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Rays vs. Tigers Odds [8/4]

• Run Line: Tigers +1.5 (-128), Rays -1.5 (+115)
• Moneyline: Tigers +126, Rays -142
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110/-105)

The Tigers are listed as +1.5 underdogs versus the Rays, with -128 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 offer at +115.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Tigers at +126. That means you can bet $100 to profit $126, earning a total payout of $226, if they win.

Elsewhere, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rays at -142, where you can risk $142 to win $100, for a total payout of $242, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under is set at 9 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

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

According to DimersBOT, the Tigers (+1.5) have a 60% chance of covering the run line, while the 9-run Over/Under has a 53% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets: Rays vs. Tigers

• Run Line: Tigers +1.5 @ -128 via FanDuel Sportsbook (60% probability)
• Moneyline: Tigers @ +126 via FanDuel Sportsbook (3.1% edge)
• Total: Under 9 @ -105 via PointsBet (53% probability)

Our best bets are based on world-class modeling and wagering expertise to help you make smarter decisions with the legal sportsbooks in America.

While the Rays are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Tigers moneyline is the best option because of the 3.1% edge identified 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 as a bettor.

Rays vs. Tigers Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Rays are more likely to defeat the Tigers at Comerica Park on Friday.

This prediction is based on extensive data-driven analysis, with the Rays given a 53% probability of winning after conducting 10,000 game simulations.

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

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so check this article for the latest betting insights before Rays vs. Tigers on Friday August 4, 2023.

Rays vs. Tigers 2023

Friday's MLB matchup between the Tigers and Rays at Comerica Park is scheduled to begin at 6:40PM ET.

• Who: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Detroit Tigers
• Date: Friday August 4, 2023
• Time: 6:40PM ET / 3:40PM PT
• Venue: Comerica Park

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