Rays vs Phillies Prediction and MLB Tips - 9 May 2025
Last updated: May 8, 2025, 3:40AM | Published: May 7, 2025, 11:31PM
The Tampa Bay Rays will take on the Philadelphia Phillies in MLB action at George M. Steinbrenner Field on Friday, starting at 9:05am AEST.
Ryan Pepiot (2-4, 4.23 ERA) will be on the bump for the Rays, pitting him against Jesús Luzardo (3-0, 1.94 ERA) for the Phillies.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Rays vs Phillies game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's Tampa Bay vs Philadelphia MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Phillies a 55% chance of beating the Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field.
Rays vs Phillies: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Friday's MLB game at George M. Steinbrenner Field are shown below:
- Head to Head: Rays $2.15, Phillies $1.74
- Line: Rays +1.5 ($1.67), Phillies -1.5 ($2.25)
- Total (Over/Under 8.5 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 $2.15 and the Phillies at $1.74.
The Rays are listed as 1.5-run underdogs against the Phillies, with odds of $1.67 available at TAB.
For the favourite Phillies (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.25.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8.5 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 59% of the time, while the 8.5-run over/under is expected to stay under 56% of the time.
Rays vs Phillies: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Philadelphia at $1.74 with TAB
- Line: Rays +1.5 at $1.67 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 8.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Our Rays vs Phillies betting tips are based on detailed modelling and wagering expertise to provide you with the best possible advice every time.
Rays vs Phillies: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Tampa Bay vs Philadelphia game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting tips before the Tampa Bay vs Philadelphia game.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for the best 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 Friday.
- Teams: Tampa Bay Rays vs Philadelphia Phillies
- Date: Friday 9 May 2025
- Time: 9:05am AEST
- Venue: George M. Steinbrenner Field
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Tampa Bay vs Philadelphia predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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