Rays vs. Rockies prediction: Why Tampa Bay is favored to win Monday's MLB matchup [8/3/2026]
Get Tampa Bay Rays vs Colorado Rockies predictions for MLB Monday.
The Colorado Rockies will face the Tampa Bay Rays in MLB action at Coors Field on Monday, beginning at 8:40 PM ET.
The Rockies will start Michael Lorenzen (3-9, 6.54 ERA), while the Rays will counter with Ian Seymour (7-3, 4.37 ERA).
Dimers' proven MLB model projects the Rays as the most likely winner in this Rays vs. Rockies prediction.
This article offers a closer look at Monday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Rays vs. Rockies prediction: Who will win and cover?
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Rays a 58.5% chance of defeating the Rockies.
According to our model, the Rockies (+1.5) have a 52.9% chance of covering the run line, while the 11.5-run over/under has a 51.8% chance of going over,.
Rays vs. Rockies odds [8/3/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Rays | Rockies |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | -1.5 (+100) | +1.5 (-108) |
| Moneyline | -148 | +144 |
| Total | o11.5 (+104) | u11.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Rays vs. Rockies picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Rockies +1.5 | -108 |
| Moneyline | Rockies | +144 |
| Total | Over 11.5 | +104 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 11.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Rays vs. Rockies game-day updates and essential details
Monday's MLB matchup between the Rockies and Rays at Coors Field is scheduled to start at 8:40 PM ET.
- Who: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Colorado Rockies
- Date: Monday, August 3, 2026
- Time: 8:40 PM ET/5:40PM PT
- Venue: Coors Field
Conclusion
We predict the Rays, with a 58.5% win probability, will likely beat the Rockies in Monday's MLB matchup.
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