On Friday, May 9, 2025, the Tampa Bay Rays and Philadelphia Phillies will square off at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa. The first pitch is set to go at 7:05 PM ET. With a moneyline of 1.71, the Phillies are the favourite and the Rays are the underdog at 2.20. Philadelphia is likewise the favourite on the run line (-1.5, 2.25), with the game’s over/under at 8.5 runs. Get expert insight on pitching matchups, core hitters, and strategy angles for this game.
Match Overview
| Date | Time (ET) | Venue | Teams | League |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2025 | 7:05 PM | George M. Steinbrenner Field, Tampa, FL | Philadelphia Phillies @ Tampa Bay Rays | MLB |
On Friday, May 9, 2025, the Philadelphia Phillies will face the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 PM ET. The Phillies are favored with a moneyline of 1.71, while the Rays are underdogs at 2.20. Philadelphia is also the run line favorite (-1.5, 2.25), and the game’s over/under is set at 8.5 runs.
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Game Odds & Lines
| Bet Type | Odds |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Phillies: 1.71 • Rays: 2.20 |
| Run Line | Phillies -1.5: 2.25 • Rays +1.5: 1.67 |
| Total Runs (O/U) | Over 8.5: 1.91 • Under 8.5: 1.91 |
Starting Pitchers
| Team | Pitcher | Record (W-L) | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Phillies | Jesús Luzardo | 3-0 | 1.94 |
| Tampa Bay Rays | Ryan Pepiot | 2-4 | 4.23 |
Weather & Ballpark Conditions
| Forecast | Wind | Humidity | Ballpark Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partly Cloudy, 84°F | Blowing out at 6 mph | 65% | Slight edge to hitters |
Recent Performance
Last 5 Games Record
| Team | Wins | Losses | Average Runs Scored |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Phillies | 3 | 2 | 6.8 |
| Tampa Bay Rays | 1 | 4 | 2.8 |
Head-to-Head Record
| Total Games Played | Phillies Wins | Rays Wins | Phillies Avg Runs | Rays Avg Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | 25 | 26 | 4.2 | 4.0 |
Key Insights & Betting Trends
- The Phillies have won four of their previous five games.
- The Rays have dropped their last six home games.
- 56% of simulations have ran with a score below 8.5.
- Rays have crossed the +1.5 run line in 58% of simulations.
- The Phillies’ Jesús Luzardo has an outstanding ERA of 1.94.
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Expert Picks & Recommended Bets
- Moneyline: Phillies @ 1.71
- Run Line: Rays +1.5 @ 1.67
- Total Runs: Under 8.5 @ 1.91
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Tampa Bay Rays Predicted Outcome
The Phillies are ready to defeat the struggling Rays because of their recent success and Jesús Luzardo’s outstanding outing on the mound. The Rays could, however, keep it close, which would make the +1.5 run line a desirable choice.
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Sources: https://baseball.realgm.com/, https://www.betus.com.pa/sportsbook/mlb/, https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/mlb, https://www.statsinsider.com.au/
