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Dodgers vs. Rays Prediction: Dodgers Predicted to Win Saturday's MLB Matchup [8/2/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Our expert prediction for Saturday's Los Angeles Dodgers vs Tampa Bay Rays matchup.
The Tampa Bay Rays and Los Angeles Dodgers will meet in MLB action at George M. Steinbrenner Field on Saturday, starting at 1:10PM ET.
The Rays will start Drew Rasmussen (8-5, 2.96 ERA), pitting him against Blake Snell (1-0, 2.00 ERA) for the Dodgers.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced MLB model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Dodgers as the most likely winner of today's game.
For a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including best bets and picks, visit our interactive Dodgers vs. Rays predictions page.
Rays vs. Dodgers Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Run Line?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's MLB matchup between the Dodgers and Rays 10,000 times as part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Dodgers a 52% chance of defeating the Rays.
According to our model, the Rays (+1.5) have a 61% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 8 runs has a 51% chance of going over.
Dodgers vs. Rays Odds [8/2/2025]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Dodgers | Rays |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | -1.5 (+140) | +1.5 (-162) |
| Moneyline | -118 | +104 |
| Total | o8 (-111) | u8 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Dodgers vs. Rays Picks and Best Bets
Our model's biggest edge in today's Dodgers vs. Rays matchup is on the moneyline.
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Dodgers vs. Rays Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Saturday's MLB action between the Rays and Dodgers at George M. Steinbrenner Field is scheduled to start at 1:10PM ET.
- Who: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Tampa Bay Rays
- Date: Saturday, August 2, 2025
- Time: 1:10PM ET/10:10AM PT
- Venue: George M. Steinbrenner Field
Dimers.com's full preview of Saturday's Dodgers vs. Rays matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
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Conclusion
We predict the Dodgers, with a 52% win probability, will likely beat the Rays on Saturday.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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