Rays vs Phillies Prediction and MLB Tips - 8 May 2025
Last updated: May 7, 2025, 11:05PM | Published: May 7, 2025, 1:29AM
The Tampa Bay Rays will sqaure off with the Philadelphia Phillies in MLB action at George M. Steinbrenner Field on Thursday, commencing at 9:05am AEST.
Shane Baz (3-1, 3.86 ERA) will start for the Rays, up against Cristopher Sánchez (3-1, 3.45 ERA) for the Phillies.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Rays vs Phillies game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's Tampa Bay vs Philadelphia MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Phillies a 55% chance of defeating the Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field.
Rays vs Phillies: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at George M. Steinbrenner Field are shown here:
- Head to Head: Rays $2.05, Phillies $1.80
- Line: Rays +1.5 ($1.65), Phillies -1.5 ($2.29)
- 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 Rays at $2.05 and the Phillies at $1.80.
The Rays are 1.5-run underdogs against the Phillies, with odds of $1.65 available at TAB.
For the favourite Phillies (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.29.
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 Rays (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 58% of the time, while the 8-run over/under is expected to stay under 54% of the time.
Rays vs Phillies: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Philadelphia at $1.80 with TAB
- Line: Phillies -1.5 at $2.29 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 8 at $1.91 with TAB
These Rays vs Phillies best bets are based on complex simulations and gambling experience to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Even though the Rays are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Phillies -1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, as suggested by our predictive analytics model, and the best odds available.
Rays vs Phillies: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Tampa Bay vs Philadelphia game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting predictions before the Tampa Bay vs Philadelphia game.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets to get betting tips on every MLB game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Rays vs Phillies: Essential Details
The match-up between the Rays and Phillies at George M. Steinbrenner Field is scheduled to commence at 9:05am AEST on Thursday.
- Teams: Tampa Bay Rays vs Philadelphia Phillies
- Date: Thursday 8 May 2025
- Time: 9:05am 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 Philadelphia predictions have been made based on 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 accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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