Athletics vs Rays Prediction and MLB Tips - 20 August 2024
Last updated: Aug 20, 2024, 1:36AM | Published: Aug 18, 2024, 7:28PM
The Oakland Athletics will sqaure off with the Tampa Bay Rays in MLB action at Oakland Coliseum on Tuesday, starting at 11:40am AEST.
The Athletics will have Joe Boyle (2-5, 7.39 ERA) start, pitting him against Taj Bradley (6-7, 3.49 ERA) for the Rays.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Athletics vs Rays game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Tuesday's Oakland vs Tampa Bay MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Rays a 51% chance of beating the Athletics at Oakland Coliseum.
Athletics vs Rays: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Tuesday's MLB game at Oakland Coliseum are listed below:
- Head to Head: Athletics $2.00, Rays $1.80
- Line: Athletics +1.5 ($1.57), Rays -1.5 ($2.40)
- Total (Over/Under 7.5 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, TAB currently has the Athletics at $2.00 and the Rays at $1.80.
The Athletics are 1.5-run underdogs against the Rays, with odds of $1.57 available at TAB.
For the favourite Rays (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.40.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 7.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Athletics (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 63% of the time, while the 7.5-run over/under is expected to stay under 53% of the time.
Athletics vs Rays: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Oakland at $2.00 with TAB (1.6% edge)
- Line: Athletics +1.5 at $1.57 with TAB (63% probability)
- Total Runs: Under 7.5 at $1.91 with TAB (53% probability)
These Athletics vs Rays best bets are based on market-leading modelling and gambling experience to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Rays have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Athletics to win is our preferred option due to the 1.6% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges published on Stats Insider is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.
Athletics vs Rays: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Oakland vs Tampa Bay game on Tuesday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting predictions before the Oakland vs Tampa Bay match-up.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for the best tips on every MLB game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Athletics vs Rays: Essential Details
The match-up between the Athletics and Rays at Oakland Coliseum is scheduled to start at 11:40am AEST on Tuesday.
- Teams: Oakland Athletics vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Date: Tuesday 20 August 2024
- Time: 11:40am AEST
- Venue: Oakland Coliseum
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Oakland vs Tampa Bay predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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