Athletics vs Rays Prediction and MLB Tips - 22 August 2024
Last updated: Aug 22, 2024, 1:41AM | Published: Aug 20, 2024, 6:44PM
The Oakland Athletics will face the Tampa Bay Rays in MLB action at Oakland Coliseum on Thursday, commencing at 11:40am AEST.
The Athletics will have Mitch Spence (7-8, 4.64 ERA) start, while the Rays are going with Ryan Pepiot (6-5, 3.69 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Athletics vs Rays game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Oakland vs Tampa Bay MLB game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Rays a 54% chance of winning against the Athletics at Oakland Coliseum.
Athletics vs Rays: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at Oakland Coliseum are listed here:
- Head to Head: Athletics $2.10, Rays $1.73
- Line: Athletics +1.5 ($1.62), Rays -1.5 ($2.29)
- 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, the bookmakers currently have the Athletics at $2.10 and the Rays at $1.73.
The Athletics are 1.5-run underdogs against the Rays, with odds of $1.62 available at TAB.
For the favourite Rays (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.29.
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 59% of the time, while the 7.5-run over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Athletics vs Rays: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Oakland at $2.10 with TAB (0.5% edge)
- Line: Athletics +1.5 at $1.62 with TAB (59% probability)
- Total Runs: Over 7.5 at $1.91 with TAB
These Athletics vs Rays best bets are based on world-class modelling and betting experience to help you place better 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 recommended option due to the edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges seen on Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.
Furthermore, despite the Under being more likely to hit in this game, Over 7.5 is our best bet due to the better odds ($1.91) that are available from TAB.
Athletics vs Rays: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Oakland vs Tampa Bay game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting tips before the Oakland vs Tampa Bay game.
As always, see our Best Bets for betting tips for every MLB game, as well as 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 Thursday.
- Teams: Oakland Athletics vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Date: Thursday 22 August 2024
- Time: 11:40am AEST
- Venue: Oakland Coliseum
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Oakland vs Tampa Bay predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge 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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