Giants vs Rays Prediction and MLB Tips - 18 August 2025
Last updated: Aug 17, 2025, 8:05PM | Published: Aug 16, 2025, 8:33PM
The San Francisco Giants will face the Tampa Bay Rays in MLB action at Oracle Park on Monday, commencing at 6:05am AEST.
The Giants will have Logan Webb (10-9, 3.34 ERA) start, while the Rays are going with Ryan Pepiot (8-9, 3.86 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Giants vs Rays game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Monday's San Francisco vs Tampa Bay MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Giants a 52% chance of beating the Rays at Oracle Park.
Giants vs Rays: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Monday's MLB game at Oracle Park are listed below:
- Head to Head: Giants $1.77, Rays $2.10
- Line: Giants -1.5 ($2.65), Rays +1.5 ($1.50)
- Total (Over/Under 7 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 $1.77 and the Rays at $2.10.
The Giants are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Rays, with odds of $2.65 available at TAB.
For the underdog Rays (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.50.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 7 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 Rays (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 66% of the time, while the 7-run over/under is expected to go over 52% of the time.
Giants vs Rays: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Tampa Bay at $2.10 with TAB
- Line: Rays +1.5 at $1.50 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 7 at $1.91 with TAB
These Giants vs Rays predictions are based on world-class modelling and betting intelligence to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Giants have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Rays to win is our preferred option because of the 1.9% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term success as a punter.
Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 7 is our best bet due to the better odds ($1.91) that are available from TAB.
Giants vs Rays: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the San Francisco vs Tampa Bay game on Monday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Remember, our model updates regularly, so bookmark this page for the latest betting tips before the San Francisco vs Tampa Bay game.
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Giants vs Rays: Essential Details
The game between the Giants and Rays at Oracle Park is scheduled to begin at 6:05am AEST on Monday.
- Teams: San Francisco Giants vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Date: Monday 18 August 2025
- Time: 6:05am AEST
- Venue: Oracle Park
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our San Francisco vs Tampa Bay predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge 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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