Cardinals vs Rays Prediction and MLB Tips - 9 August 2024
Last updated: Aug 8, 2024, 11:15PM | Published: Aug 7, 2024, 6:30PM
The St. Louis Cardinals will take on the Tampa Bay Rays in MLB action at Busch Stadium on Friday, commencing at 9:15am AEST.
Kyle Gibson (7-4, 4.04 ERA) will start on the mound for the Cardinals, up against Shane Baz (0-1, 3.60 ERA) for the Rays.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Cardinals vs Rays game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's St. Louis vs Tampa Bay MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Cardinals a 56% chance of beating the Rays at Busch Stadium.
Cardinals vs Rays: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Friday's MLB game at Busch Stadium are shown here:
- Head to Head: Cardinals $1.75, Rays $2.05
- Line: Cardinals +1.5 ($1.47), Rays -1.5 ($2.65)
- Total (Over/Under 8.5 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 $1.75 and the Rays at $2.05.
The Cardinals are listed as 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 8.5 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 56% of the time, while the 8.5-run over/under is expected to stay under 53% of the time.
Cardinals vs Rays: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: St. Louis at $1.75 with TAB (56% probability)
- Line: Rays -1.5 at $2.65 with TAB (8.1% edge) 🔥
- Total Runs: Under 8.5 at $1.91 with TAB (53% probability)
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Today's Cardinals vs Rays betting tips are based on detailed simulations and wagering experience to bring you the best possible advice around the clock.
Although the Cardinals are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Rays -1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, as projected by our predictive analytics model, and the best odds available.
Cardinals vs Rays: Prediction
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Cardinals vs Rays: Essential Details
The match-up between the Cardinals and Rays at Busch Stadium is scheduled to commence at 9:15am AEST on Friday.
- Teams: St. Louis Cardinals vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Date: Friday 9 August 2024
- Time: 9:15am AEST
- Venue: Busch Stadium
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Our St. Louis vs Tampa Bay predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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