Rays vs Pirates Prediction and MLB Tips - 2 April 2025
Apr 1, 2025, 10:23PM
The Tampa Bay Rays will face the Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB action at George M. Steinbrenner Field on Wednesday, starting at 10:05am AEDT.
Shane Baz (0-0, 0.00 ERA) will get the ball for the Rays, while the Pirates are going with Thomas Harrington (0-0, 0.00 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Rays vs Pirates game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Wednesday's Tampa Bay vs Pittsburgh MLB game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Rays a 59% chance of winning against the Pirates at George M. Steinbrenner Field.
Rays vs Pirates: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's MLB game at George M. Steinbrenner Field are shown below:
- Head to Head: Rays $1.64, Pirates $2.32
- Line: Rays -1.5 ($2.33), Pirates +1.5 ($1.62)
- Total (Over/Under 8.643 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 $1.64 and the Pirates at $2.32.
The Rays are 1.5-run favourites against the Pirates, with odds of $2.33 available at TAB.
For the underdog Pirates (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.62.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8.643 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Pirates (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 59% of the time, while the 8.643-run over/under is expected to stay under 53% of the time.
Rays vs Pirates: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Tampa Bay at $1.64 with TAB
- Line: Pirates +1.5 at $1.62 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 8.643 at $1.91 with TAB
These Rays vs Pirates betting tips are based on market-leading modelling and betting experience to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Rays vs Pirates: Prediction
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Rays vs Pirates: Essential Details
The game between the Rays and Pirates at George M. Steinbrenner Field is scheduled to start at 10:05am AEDT on Wednesday.
- Teams: Tampa Bay Rays vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Date: Wednesday 2 April 2025
- Time: 10:05am AEDT
- Venue: George M. Steinbrenner Field
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Tampa Bay vs Pittsburgh predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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