Cardinals vs Rays Prediction and MLB Tips - 8 August 2024
Last updated: Aug 7, 2024, 11:47PM | Published: Aug 6, 2024, 5:33PM
The St. Louis Cardinals will take on the Tampa Bay Rays in MLB action at Busch Stadium on Thursday, commencing at 9:45am AEST.
Erick Fedde (7-5, 3.34 ERA) will get the ball for the Cardinals, while the Rays are going with Taj Bradley (6-5, 2.71 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Cardinals vs Rays game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's St. Louis vs Tampa Bay MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Cardinals a 54% chance of defeating the Rays at Busch Stadium.
Cardinals vs Rays: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at Busch Stadium are listed here:
- Head to Head: Cardinals $1.80, Rays $2.00
- Line: Cardinals +1.5 ($1.47), Rays -1.5 ($2.65)
- Total (Over/Under 7.5 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, TAB currently has the Cardinals at $1.80 and the Rays at $2.00.
The Cardinals are 1.5-run underdogs against the Rays, with odds of $1.47 available at TAB.
For the favourite Rays (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.65.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 7.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Cardinals (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 66% of the time, while the 7.5-run over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Cardinals vs Rays: Best Bets
- Head to Head: St. Louis at $1.80 with TAB (54% probability)
- Line: Cardinals +1.5 at $1.47 with TAB (66% probability)
- Total Runs: Over 7.5 at $1.91 with TAB (50% probability)
These Cardinals vs Rays betting tips are based on world-class simulations and wagering intelligence to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
Cardinals vs Rays: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the St. Louis vs Tampa Bay game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and top betting tips.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so bookmark this article for the latest betting analysis before the St. Louis vs Tampa Bay game.
As always, see our Best Bets to get the best tips on every MLB game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Cardinals vs Rays: Essential Details
The match-up between the Cardinals and Rays at Busch Stadium is scheduled to start at 9:45am AEST on Thursday.
- Teams: St. Louis Cardinals vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Date: Thursday 8 August 2024
- Time: 9:45am AEST
- Venue: Busch Stadium
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Our St. Louis vs Tampa Bay predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics 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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