The Philadelphia Phillies will take on the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field on Tuesday, May 06, 2025. The game is set to begin at 7:05 PM and will be played under the night sky. Fans can expect an exciting evening as these two teams meet on the field.

Phillies vs. Rays Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Rays MoneyLine: 104. The Rays offer value as underdogs. Their pitching stats are strong, with a 3.56 ERA and a WHIP of 1.18, which can challenge the Phillies’ hitters.
• Over/Under Prediction: Under 8.0 (-116). Both teams have solid pitching, and the Rays’ lower slugging percentage suggests a lower-scoring game.

Team Trends

• Philadelphia Phillies have a home record of 13-6 this season.
• Tampa Bay Rays have a road record of 7-5 this season.
• Ranger Suárez allowed 7 earned runs in 3 2/3 innings against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
• Zack Littell pitched 7 innings with 2 earned runs against the New York Yankees.
• Max Kepler hit a home run in the Phillies’ 3-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on May 2nd, 2025.

Phillies vs Rays Preview

The Philadelphia Phillies are set to meet the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field on Tuesday, May 06, 2025. The game will start at 7:05 PM under the lights. The Phillies will rely on Zack Wheeler, who has a 2-1 record this season with a 3.48 ERA. Wheeler has struck out 57 batters in 44 innings.

The Rays will have Drew Rasmussen on the mound. Rasmussen has a 1-2 record and a 2.64 ERA. He has pitched 30 2/3 innings this season. Both teams will look to their starters to set the tone for the game. Fans can expect a competitive matchup between these two pitchers.

Tampa Bay Rays: Key Players and Stats

The Tampa Bay Rays have some strong hitters this season. Jonathan Aranda leads the team with a .316 batting average. He also has 5 home runs and 17 RBIs, which ranks him first on the team for RBIs. Yandy Díaz has played in 34 games this season. His batting average is .254, and he has hit 4 home runs. Díaz has also contributed 15 RBIs, placing him second on the team. Junior Caminero is another key player for the Rays. He leads the team with 6 home runs and 17 runs scored. His batting average is .240, and he has 13 RBIs this season.

Philadelphia Phillies: Power at the Plate

Kyle Schwarber is the top hitter for the Phillies. He has played in 34 games and has a batting average of .242. Schwarber leads the league with 11 home runs and 26 RBIs. His on-base percentage is .397, showing his ability to get on base. Bryce Harper is another key player for the Phillies. He has a batting average of .234 after 34 games. Harper has hit 6 home runs and has 17 RBIs. His on-base percentage stands at .364. Bryson Stott adds depth to the Phillies’ lineup. He has played 31 games with a batting average of .276. Stott has 2 home runs and 15 RBIs. His on-base percentage is .346, and he has scored 18 runs.

Final Betting Pick

The Rays MoneyLine at 104 offers value due to their strong pitching stats. With a 3.56 ERA and a WHIP of 1.18, the Rays’ pitchers can limit the Phillies’ hitters. Drew Rasmussen’s ERA of 2.64 and WHIP of .98 further supports this pick, as he has been effective in his starts.

The Under 8.0 (-116) prediction is supported by both teams’ pitching strengths. The Rays have a lower slugging percentage, which suggests fewer runs. Zack Wheeler’s ERA of 3.48 and WHIP of 1.00 also indicate that the Phillies’ pitching can keep the game low-scoring. This combination makes the Under a reasonable choice.

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