Athletics vs Rays Prediction and MLB Tips - 21 August 2024
Last updated: Aug 21, 2024, 1:33AM | Published: Aug 19, 2024, 6:31PM
The Oakland Athletics will sqaure off with the Tampa Bay Rays in MLB action at Oakland Coliseum on Wednesday, commencing at 11:40am AEST.
Joey Estes (5-5, 4.72 ERA) will start for the Athletics, up against Shane Baz (0-2, 4.21 ERA) for the Rays.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Athletics vs Rays game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Wednesday's Oakland vs Tampa Bay MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Rays a 54% chance of defeating the Athletics at Oakland Coliseum.
Athletics vs Rays: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's MLB game at Oakland Coliseum are shown here:
- 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 listed as 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 analytics model, the Athletics (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 59% of the time, while the 7.5-run over/under is expected to go over 55% of the time.
Athletics vs Rays: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Tampa Bay at $1.80 with TAB (54% probability)
- Line: Rays -1.5 at $2.40 with TAB (1.2% edge)
- Total Runs: Over 7.5 at $1.91 with TAB (55% probability)
These Athletics vs Rays best bets are based on detailed simulations and wagering expertise to provide you with the best possible advice around the clock.
Even though the Athletics are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Rays -1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, as suggested by our predictive analytics model, and the best odds available.
Athletics vs Rays: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Oakland vs Tampa Bay game on Wednesday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Remember, our model updates regularly, so bookmark this page for the latest betting tips before the Oakland vs Tampa Bay match-up.
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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 Wednesday.
- Teams: Oakland Athletics vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Date: Wednesday 21 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, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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