Rays vs Rangers Prediction and MLB Tips - 5 October 2023
Last updated: Oct 4, 2023, 7:05PM | Published: Oct 3, 2023, 10:50PM
The Tampa Bay Rays square off with the Texas Rangers in Game 2 of the American League Division Series at Tropicana Field on Thursday, commencing at 6:08am AEDT.
The Rays will send Zach Eflin (0-0, 0.00 ERA) to the mound, while the Rangers are going with Nathan Eovaldi (0-0, 0.00 ERA).
Stats Insider's best betting tips for Rays vs Rangers, plus the latest betting odds in Australia, are featured below.
Who Will Win: Rays vs Rangers
Using detailed computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated Thursday's Tampa Bay-Texas MLB game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Rays a 57% chance of winning against the Rangers at Tropicana Field.
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Rays vs Rangers: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at Tropicana Field are listed here:
- Head to Head: Rays $1.67, Rangers $2.30
- Line: Rays -1.5 ($2.35), Rangers +1.5 ($1.63)
- Total (Over/Under 8 Runs): Over $1.95, Under $1.87
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, PointsBet currently has the Rays at $1.67 and the Rangers at $2.30.
The Rays are 1.5-run favourites against the Rangers, with odds of $2.35 currently on offer at PointsBet.
For the underdog Rangers (+1.5) to cover the line, PointsBet currently has odds of $1.63.
The Over/Under for total runs scored has been set at 8 with PointsBet, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.95 and odds for the Under at $1.87.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Rangers (+1.5) have a 62% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 8 runs has a 51% chance of staying Under.
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Rays vs Rangers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Texas at $2.30 with PointsBet
- Line: Rangers +1.5 at $1.63 with PointsBet (62% probability)
- Total Runs: Over 8 at $1.95 with PointsBet
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While the Rays have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Rangers to win is our preferred option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges seen on Stats Insider is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.
Furthermore, despite the Under being more likely to hit in this game, Over 8 is our best bet because of the better odds ($1.95) that are available from PointsBet.
Rays vs Rangers: Prediction
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Rays vs Rangers: Preview
The game between the Rays and Rangers at Tropicana Field is scheduled to commence at 6:08am AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: Tampa Bay Rays vs Texas Rangers
- Date: Thursday 5 October 2023
- Time: 6:08am AEDT
- Venue: Tropicana Field
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our predictions for Tampa Bay vs Texas are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert 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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