Blue Jays vs Rays Prediction and MLB Tips - 16 May 2025
Last updated: May 14, 2025, 9:55PM | Published: May 14, 2025, 9:15PM
The Toronto Blue Jays will face the Tampa Bay Rays in MLB action at Rogers Centre on Friday, starting at 5:07am AEST.
The Blue Jays will send Kevin Gausman (3-3, 3.97 ERA) to the mound, while the Rays are going with Zack Littell (2-5, 4.40 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Blue Jays vs Rays game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Toronto vs Tampa Bay MLB game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Blue Jays a 63% chance of defeating the Rays at Rogers Centre.
Blue Jays vs Rays: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's MLB game at Rogers Centre are shown below:
- Head to Head: Blue Jays $1.60, Rays $2.40
- Line: Blue Jays -1.5 ($2.25), Rays +1.5 ($1.67)
- Total (Over/Under 8.1 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 Blue Jays at $1.60 and the Rays at $2.40.
The Blue Jays are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Rays, with odds of $2.25 available at TAB.
For the underdog Rays (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.67.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8.1 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Rays (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 55% of the time, while the 8.1-run over/under is expected to go over 52% of the time.
Blue Jays vs Rays: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Toronto at $1.60 with TAB
- Line: Blue Jays -1.5 at $2.25 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 8.1 at $1.91 with TAB
Our Blue Jays vs Rays betting tips are based on detailed modelling and gambling experience to provide you with the best possible advice 24/7.
Although the Rays are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Blue Jays -1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, as projected by our predictive analytics model, and the best odds available.
Blue Jays vs Rays: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Toronto vs Tampa Bay game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting predictions before the Toronto vs Tampa Bay match-up.
As always, see our Best Bets to get betting tips for every MLB game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Blue Jays vs Rays: Essential Details
The game between the Blue Jays and Rays at Rogers Centre is scheduled to begin at 5:07am AEST on Friday.
- Teams: Toronto Blue Jays vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Date: Friday 16 May 2025
- Time: 5:07am AEST
- Venue: Rogers Centre
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Toronto vs Tampa Bay predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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