Rays vs Cardinals Prediction and MLB Tips - 25 August 2025
Last updated: Aug 24, 2025, 8:33PM | Published: Aug 23, 2025, 7:34PM
The Tampa Bay Rays will face the St. Louis Cardinals in MLB action at George M. Steinbrenner Field on Monday, starting at 2:10am AEST.
Ryan Pepiot (8-10, 3.95 ERA) will start on the mound for the Rays, up against Matthew Liberatore (6-10, 4.13 ERA) for the Cardinals.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Rays vs Cardinals game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Monday's Tampa Bay vs St. Louis MLB game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Rays a 57% chance of winning against the Cardinals at George M. Steinbrenner Field.
Rays vs Cardinals: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Monday's MLB game at George M. Steinbrenner Field are shown below:
- Head to Head: Rays $1.67, Cardinals $2.25
- Line: Rays -1.5 ($2.45), Cardinals +1.5 ($1.59)
- Total (Over/Under 9 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 Rays at $1.67 and the Cardinals at $2.25.
The Rays are 1.5-run favourites against the Cardinals, with odds of $2.45 available at TAB.
For the underdog Cardinals (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.59.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 9 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 Cardinals (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 62% of the time, while the 9-run over/under is expected to stay under 58% of the time.
Rays vs Cardinals: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: St. Louis at $2.25 with TAB
- Line: Cardinals +1.5 at $1.59 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 9 at $1.91 with TAB
These Rays vs Cardinals best bets are based on market-leading simulations and gambling expertise to bring you the best possible advice every day of the year.
While the Rays have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Cardinals to win is our preferred option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges published on Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.
Rays vs Cardinals: Prediction
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Rays vs Cardinals: Essential Details
The game between the Rays and Cardinals at George M. Steinbrenner Field is scheduled to start at 2:10am AEST on Monday.
- Teams: Tampa Bay Rays vs St. Louis Cardinals
- Date: Monday 25 August 2025
- Time: 2:10am AEST
- Venue: George M. Steinbrenner Field
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Tampa Bay vs St. Louis predictions have been made after running 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 trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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