Tampa Bay Rays vs New York Mets Odds

The Rays will play the Mets on Thursday, May 18th, 2023. Your timezone's first pitch time is 1:10 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Best Rays at Mets Odds


Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

New York Mets
Favorite

Tampa Bay Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays are the -115 moneyline favorite. Risk $115 to win $100 on the Tampa Bay Rays at BetMGM. The New York Mets are the -105 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $105 to win $100 on the New York Mets. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
BetMGM has the best over line of 9 runs. Risk $120 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 9 runs. Risk $100 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Run Line Betting Odds
Underdog

New York Mets
Favorite

Tampa Bay Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays have a -1.5 +140 run line at BetMGM OH. They are the run line favorite in this matchup. The New York Mets have a +1.5 -165 run line at BetMGM OH. The New York Mets are the run line underdogs. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the moneyline for the Tampa Bay Rays vs New York Mets MLB game on Thursday, May 18th, 2023?

The Tampa Bay Rays are the -115 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the New York Mets are the -105 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Tampa Bay Rays vs New York Mets MLB game on Thursday, May 18th, 2023?

The best over line is 9 -120 runs at BetMGM, which means you risk $120 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 9 +100 runs at BetMGM, and that means you risk $100 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the run line for the Tampa Bay Rays vs New York Mets MLB game on Thursday, May 18th, 2023?

The Tampa Bay Rays are -1.5 +140 run line favorites at BetMGM, while the New York Mets are +1.5 -165 run line underdogs at BetMGM.

MLB Odds Example

MLB Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game
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Rays
Mets
5/18/23 1:10pm EDT
-115-105
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Possible Moneyline Outcomes
  • New York Mets bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds. The implied probability for New York Mets is 51.22%.
  • Tampa Bay Rays bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds. The implied probability for Tampa Bay Rays is 53.49%.

Tampa Bay Rays at New York Mets Prop Bets

MLB Prop Bets
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Rays
Mets
First Team to Score
5/18/23 1:10pm EDT
-160+125Bet
Rays
Mets
To Extra Innings
5/18/23 1:10pm EDT
Yes +800No -1400Bet
Rays
Mets
1st Team to Score Will Win
5/18/23 1:10pm EDT
Yes -250No +190Bet
Mets
Total Runs
TAM at NYM
5/18/23 1:10pm EDT
4.5 o -1054.5 u -125Bet
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Rays
Total Runs
TAM at NYM
5/18/23 1:10pm EDT
4.5 o -1204.5 u -110Bet
Taj Bradley
Strikeouts Thrown
TAM at NYM
5/18/23 1:10pm EDT
4.5 o -1204.5 u -105Bet
Tylor Megill
Strikeouts Thrown
TAM at NYM
5/18/23 1:10pm EDT
4.5 o -1354.5 u +105Bet

Tampa Bay Rays & New York Mets Futures Odds

Latest World Series odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the tournament. See past Championship results and learn how to bet World Series teasers, props and parlays.

Tampa Bay Rays World Series Odds
2025 Tampa Bay Rays World Series Odds

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New York Mets World Series Odds
2025 New York Mets World Series Odds

Team
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Mets
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Tampa Bay Rays & New York Mets Team Pages

Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:

Team Standings

2023 MLB Regular Season Standings - Tampa Bay Rays, New York Mets
Team W L Pct GB Home Away RS RA Diff Strk L10
z - Tampa Bay Rays99630.611+5.053-2846-35860665+195W26-4
e - New York Mets75870.463+29.043-3832-49717729-12L14-6

How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Tampa Bay Rays vs New York Mets MLB Game

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

    Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, May 18th, 2023 at 1:10 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's MLB page, look for the Tampa Bay Rays vs New York Mets Game.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's MLB page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Tampa Bay Rays vs New York Mets Game.

  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

    Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.

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