White Sox vs Rays Prediction and MLB Tips - 12 September 2025
Last updated: Sep 11, 2025, 6:10PM | Published: Sep 10, 2025, 7:29PM
The Chicago White Sox will take on the Tampa Bay Rays in MLB action at Rate Field on Friday, commencing at 4:10am AEST.
Shane Smith (5-7, 3.95 ERA) will be on the bump for the White Sox, pitting him against Ian Seymour (3-1, 2.89 ERA) for the Rays.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the White Sox vs Rays game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's White Sox vs Tampa Bay MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Rays a 53% chance of winning against the White Sox at Rate Field.
White Sox vs Rays: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Friday's MLB game at Rate Field are listed below:
- Head to Head: White Sox $2.10, Rays $1.77
- Line: White Sox +1.5 ($1.67), Rays -1.5 ($2.25)
- 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 White Sox at $2.10 and the Rays at $1.77.
The White Sox are listed as 1.5-run underdogs against the Rays, with odds of $1.67 available at TAB.
For the favourite Rays (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.25.
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 White Sox (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 59% of the time, while the 8-run over/under is expected to stay under 54% of the time.
White Sox vs Rays: Best Bets
- Head to Head: White Sox at $2.10 with TAB
- Line: White Sox +1.5 at $1.67 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 8 at $1.91 with TAB
Our White Sox vs Rays predictions are based on market-leading simulations and wagering experience to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Rays have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the White Sox to win is our recommended option because of the 1.1% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges published here at Stats Insider is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.
White Sox vs Rays: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the White Sox vs Tampa Bay game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis before the White Sox vs Tampa Bay game.
As always, see our Best Bets for the best tips for every MLB game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
White Sox vs Rays: Essential Details
The match-up between the White Sox and Rays at Rate Field is scheduled to begin at 4:10am AEST on Friday.
- Teams: Chicago White Sox vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Date: Friday 12 September 2025
- Time: 4:10am AEST
- Venue: Rate Field
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our White Sox vs Tampa Bay predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced 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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