Astros vs Rays Prediction and MLB Tips - 30 May 2025
Last updated: May 30, 2025, 12:10AM | Published: May 28, 2025, 7:31PM
The Houston Astros will face the Tampa Bay Rays in MLB action at Daikin Park on Friday, starting at 10:10am AEST.
Ryan Gusto (3-2, 4.58 ERA) will start on the mound for the Astros, while the Rays are going with Shane Baz (4-3, 4.94 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Astros vs Rays game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's Houston vs Tampa Bay MLB game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Astros a 53% chance of beating the Rays at Daikin Park.
Astros vs Rays: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Friday's MLB game at Daikin Park are shown below:
- Head to Head: Astros $1.87, Rays $1.95
- Line: Astros -1.5 ($2.90), Rays +1.5 ($1.43)
- Total (Over/Under 8.5 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, the bookmakers currently have the Astros at $1.87 and the Rays at $1.95.
The Astros are 1.5-run favourites against the Rays, with odds of $2.90 available at TAB.
For the underdog Rays (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.43.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8.5 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 67% of the time, while the 8.5-run over/under is expected to stay under 54% of the time.
Astros vs Rays: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Houston at $1.87 with TAB
- Line: Astros -1.5 at $2.90 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 8.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Stats Insider's Astros vs Rays predictions are based on detailed simulations and gambling expertise to give you the best possible advice 24/7.
Even though the Rays are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Astros -1.5 is based on the probability of that happening, as projected by our predictive analytics model, and the best odds available.
Astros vs Rays: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Houston vs Tampa Bay game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest betting analysis before the Houston vs Tampa Bay match-up.
As always, see our Best Bets to get betting tips for every MLB game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Astros vs Rays: Essential Details
The match-up between the Astros and Rays at Daikin Park is scheduled to start at 10:10am AEST on Friday.
- Teams: Houston Astros vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Date: Friday 30 May 2025
- Time: 10:10am AEST
- Venue: Daikin Park
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Houston vs Tampa Bay predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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