Astros vs Rays Prediction and MLB Tips - 3 August 2024
Last updated: Aug 3, 2024, 12:11AM | Published: Aug 1, 2024, 7:58PM
The Houston Astros will face the Tampa Bay Rays in MLB action at Minute Maid Park on Saturday, beginning at 10:10am AEST.
Yusei Kikuchi (4-9, 4.75 ERA) will be on the bump for the Astros, while the Rays will counter with Shane Baz (0-1, 3.66 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Astros vs Rays game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Houston vs Tampa Bay MLB game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Astros a 62% chance of defeating the Rays at Minute Maid Park.
Astros vs Rays: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Saturday's MLB game at Minute Maid Park are listed below:
- Head to Head: Astros $1.60, Rays $2.35
- Line: Astros -1.5 ($2.29), Rays +1.5 ($1.62)
- Total (Over/Under 7.5 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, TAB currently has the Astros at $1.60 and the Rays at $2.35.
The Astros are 1.5-run favourites against the Rays, with odds of $2.29 available at TAB.
For the underdog Rays (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.62.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 7.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Rays (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 57% of the time, while the 7.5-run over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Astros vs Rays: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Houston at $1.60 with TAB (62% probability)
- Line: Astros -1.5 at $2.29 with TAB (1.1% edge)
- Total Runs: Over 7.5 at $1.91 with TAB (50% probability)
Our Astros vs Rays betting tips are based on detailed modelling and betting experience to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
Even though the Rays are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Astros -1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, as suggested by our predictive analytics model, and the top odds available.
Astros vs Rays: Prediction
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Astros vs Rays: Essential Details
The match-up between the Astros and Rays at Minute Maid Park is scheduled to commence at 10:10am AEST on Saturday.
- Teams: Houston Astros vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Date: Saturday 3 August 2024
- Time: 10:10am AEST
- Venue: Minute Maid Park
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Our Houston 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 the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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