Rays vs Pirates Prediction and MLB Tips - 3 April 2025
Apr 2, 2025, 1:29AM
The Tampa Bay Rays will sqaure off with the Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB action at George M. Steinbrenner Field on Thursday, starting at 4:10am AEDT.
Ryan Pepiot (0-0, 1.50 ERA) will start on the mound for the Rays, pitting him against Paul Skenes (0-0, 3.38 ERA) for the Pirates.
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 trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's Tampa Bay vs Pittsburgh MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Pirates a 52% chance of winning against the Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field.
Rays vs Pirates: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at George M. Steinbrenner Field are listed below:
- Head to Head: Rays $2.00, Pirates $1.83
- Line: Rays +1.5 ($1.59), Pirates -1.5 ($2.45)
- Total (Over/Under 7 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 $2.00 and the Pirates at $1.83.
The Rays are 1.5-run underdogs against the Pirates, with odds of $1.59 available at TAB.
For the favourite Pirates (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.45.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 7 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 Rays (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 63% of the time, while the 7-run over/under is expected to stay under 54% of the time.
Rays vs Pirates: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Tampa Bay at $2.00 with TAB
- Line: Rays +1.5 at $1.59 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 7 at $1.91 with TAB
These Rays vs Pirates best bets are based on world-class simulations and wagering intelligence to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Pirates have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Rays to win is our preferred option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges published on Stats Insider is crucial to being profitable in the long run.
Rays vs Pirates: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Tampa Bay vs Pittsburgh game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the Tampa Bay vs Pittsburgh match-up.
As always, see our Best Bets for the best tips for every MLB game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Rays vs Pirates: Essential Details
The match-up between the Rays and Pirates at George M. Steinbrenner Field is scheduled to start at 4:10am AEDT on Thursday.
- Teams: Tampa Bay Rays vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Date: Thursday 3 April 2025
- Time: 4:10am AEDT
- Venue: George M. Steinbrenner Field
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Tampa Bay vs Pittsburgh predictions have been made after running 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 accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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