Rays vs Rangers Prediction and MLB Tips - 5 June 2025
Last updated: Jun 4, 2025, 11:35PM | Published: Jun 3, 2025, 7:30PM
The Tampa Bay Rays will face the Texas Rangers in MLB action at George M. Steinbrenner Field on Thursday, commencing at 9:35am AEST.
The Rays will send Shane Baz (4-3, 4.92 ERA) to the mound, while the Rangers are going with Kumar Rocker (1-3, 8.10 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Rays vs Rangers game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Tampa Bay vs Texas MLB game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Rays a 53% chance of beating the Rangers at George M. Steinbrenner Field.
Rays vs Rangers: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at George M. Steinbrenner Field are shown below:
- Head to Head: Rays $1.77, Rangers $2.10
- Line: Rays -1.5 ($2.60), Rangers +1.5 ($1.53)
- 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 $1.77 and the Rangers at $2.10.
The Rays are 1.5-run favourites against the Rangers, with odds of $2.60 available at TAB.
For the underdog Rangers (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.53.
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 analytics model, the Rangers (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 65% of the time, while the 8.5-run over/under is expected to stay under 54% of the time.
Rays vs Rangers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Texas at $2.10 with TAB
- Line: Rangers +1.5 at $1.53 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 8.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Our Rays vs Rangers betting tips are based on detailed modelling and wagering expertise to provide you with the best possible advice 24/7/365.
While the Rays have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Rangers to win is our preferred option because of the 1.2% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges seen on Stats Insider is one of the keys to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.
Rays vs Rangers: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Tampa Bay vs Texas game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting predictions before the Tampa Bay vs Texas game.
As always, see our Best Bets for the best tips on every MLB game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Rays vs Rangers: Essential Details
The match-up between the Rays and Rangers at George M. Steinbrenner Field is scheduled to commence at 9:35am AEST on Thursday.
- Teams: Tampa Bay Rays vs Texas Rangers
- Date: Thursday 5 June 2025
- Time: 9:35am AEST
- Venue: George M. Steinbrenner Field
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Tampa Bay vs Texas predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge 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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