Astros vs Rays Prediction and MLB Tips - 4 August 2024
Last updated: Aug 3, 2024, 11:15PM | Published: Aug 2, 2024, 7:57PM
The Houston Astros will take on the Tampa Bay Rays in MLB action at Minute Maid Park on Sunday, starting at 9:15am AEST.
The Astros will have Ronel Blanco (9-5, 2.95 ERA) start, while the Rays will counter with Zack Littell (4-7, 4.18 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Astros vs Rays game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's Houston vs Tampa Bay MLB game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Astros a 59% chance of winning against the Rays at Minute Maid Park.
Astros vs Rays: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Sunday's MLB game at Minute Maid Park are listed here:
- Head to Head: Astros $1.65, Rays $2.25
- Line: Astros -1.5 ($2.35), Rays +1.5 ($1.60)
- 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 $1.65 and the Rays at $2.25.
The Astros are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Rays, with odds of $2.35 available at TAB.
For the underdog Rays (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.60.
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 analytics model, the Rays (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 58% of the time, while the 7.5-run over/under is expected to go over 55% of the time.
Astros vs Rays: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Houston at $1.65 with TAB (59% probability)
- Line: Astros -1.5 at $2.35 with TAB (1.2% edge)
- Total Runs: Over 7.5 at $1.91 with TAB (55% probability)
Today's Astros vs Rays betting tips are based on detailed modelling and wagering experience to help you place smarter 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 begin at 9:15am AEST on Sunday.
- Teams: Houston Astros vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Date: Sunday 4 August 2024
- Time: 9:15am 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 are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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