Rays vs Phillies Prediction and MLB Tips - 9 May 2025
Last updated: May 8, 2025, 11:06PM | Published: May 8, 2025, 3:45AM
The Tampa Bay Rays will face the Philadelphia Phillies in MLB action at George M. Steinbrenner Field on Friday, commencing at 9:05am AEST.
Ryan Pepiot (2-4, 4.23 ERA) will start on the mound for the Rays, pitting him against Jesús Luzardo (3-0, 1.94 ERA) for the Phillies.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Rays vs Phillies game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's Tampa Bay vs Philadelphia MLB game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Phillies a 59% chance of defeating 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 $2.35, Phillies $1.62
- Line: Rays +1.5 ($1.77), Phillies -1.5 ($2.10)
- 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 $2.35 and the Phillies at $1.62.
The Rays are listed as 1.5-run underdogs against the Phillies, with odds of $1.77 available at TAB.
For the favourite Phillies (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.10.
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 model, the Rays (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 56% of the time, while the 9-run over/under is expected to stay under 60% of the time.
Rays vs Phillies: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Tampa Bay at $2.35 with TAB
- Line: Rays +1.5 at $1.77 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 9 at $1.91 with TAB
Our Rays vs Phillies best bets are based on market-leading modelling and betting intelligence to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Phillies have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Rays to win is our recommended option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges published here at Stats Insider is pivotal to being a profitable punter in the long run.
Rays vs Phillies: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Tampa Bay vs Philadelphia game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and live scorestips.
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting predictions before the Tampa Bay vs Philadelphia match-up.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets to get betting tips for every MLB game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Rays vs Phillies: Essential Details
The game between the Rays and Phillies at George M. Steinbrenner Field is scheduled to begin 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 in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Tampa Bay vs Philadelphia predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully 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, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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