Giants vs Rays Prediction and MLB Tips - 17 August 2025

The San Francisco Giants will sqaure off with the Tampa Bay Rays in MLB action at Oracle Park on Sunday, beginning at 11:05am AEST.

Justin Verlander (1-9, 4.53 ERA) will start on the mound for the Giants, while the Rays will counter with Adrian Houser (6-4, 2.84 ERA).

This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Giants vs Rays game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.

Who Will Win?

Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's San Francisco vs Tampa Bay MLB match-up 10,000 times.

Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Rays a 51% chance of winning against the Giants at Oracle Park.

Giants vs Rays: Odds

The current betting odds in Australia for Sunday's MLB game at Oracle Park are listed below:

• Head to Head: Giants $1.95, Rays $1.87
• Line: Giants +1.5 ($1.56), Rays -1.5 ($2.50)
• Total (Over/Under 8 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 Giants at $1.95 and the Rays at $1.87.

The Giants are listed as 1.5-run underdogs against the Rays, with odds of $1.56 available at TAB.

For the favourite Rays (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.50.

The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.

According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Giants (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 63% of the time, while the 8-run over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.

Giants vs Rays: Best Bets

• Head to Head: San Francisco at $1.95 with TAB
• Line: Giants +1.5 at $1.56 with TAB
• Total Runs: Under 8 at $1.91 with TAB

These Giants vs Rays betting tips are based on complex modelling and wagering intelligence to give you the best possible advice around the clock.

While the Rays have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Giants to win is our preferred option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Stats Insider is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.

Giants vs Rays: Prediction

Stats Insider provides full coverage of the San Francisco vs Tampa Bay game on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and top betting tips.

Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting predictions before the San Francisco vs Tampa Bay match-up.

As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for the best tips for every MLB game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.

Giants vs Rays: Essential Details

The match-up between the Giants and Rays at Oracle Park is scheduled to begin at 11:05am AEST on Sunday.

• Teams: San Francisco Giants vs Tampa Bay Rays
• Date: Sunday 17 August 2025
• Time: 11:05am AEST
• Venue: Oracle Park

All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.

Conclusion

Our San Francisco 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 accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.

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