Mets vs Rays Prediction and MLB Tips - 16 June 2025
Last updated: Jun 15, 2025, 10:35AM | Published: Jun 14, 2025, 5:32PM
The New York Mets will take on the Tampa Bay Rays in MLB action at Citi Field on Monday, beginning at 3:40am AEST.
The Mets will have Griffin Canning (6-2, 3.22 ERA) start, while the Rays will counter with Shane Baz (5-3, 4.97 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Mets vs Rays game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Monday's NY Mets vs Tampa Bay MLB game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Mets a 59% chance of winning against the Rays at Citi Field.
Mets vs Rays: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Monday's MLB game at Citi Field are shown below:
- Head to Head: Mets $1.62, Rays $2.35
- Line: Mets -1.5 ($2.35), Rays +1.5 ($1.62)
- 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 Mets at $1.62 and the Rays at $2.35.
The Mets are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Rays, with odds of $2.35 available at TAB.
For the underdog Rays (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.62.
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 model, the Rays (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 60% of the time, while the 8-run over/under is expected to stay under 54% of the time.
Mets vs Rays: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Tampa Bay at $2.35 with TAB
- Line: Rays +1.5 at $1.62 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 8 at $1.91 with TAB
Stats Insider's Mets vs Rays betting tips are based on market-leading simulations and gambling intelligence to bring you the best possible advice every day of the year.
While the Mets have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Rays to win is our preferred option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges seen on Stats Insider is pivotal to being a profitable punter in the long run.
Mets vs Rays: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the NY Mets vs Tampa Bay game on Monday, including data-driven predictions and free betting tips.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so bookmark this page for the latest betting analysis before the NY Mets vs Tampa Bay match-up.
As always, see our Best Bets for betting tips for every MLB game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Mets vs Rays: Essential Details
The match-up between the Mets and Rays at Citi Field is scheduled to start at 3:40am AEST on Monday.
- Teams: New York Mets vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Date: Monday 16 June 2025
- Time: 3:40am AEST
- Venue: Citi Field
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our NY Mets 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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