Astros vs Rays Prediction and MLB Tips - 5 August 2024
Last updated: Aug 4, 2024, 6:10PM | Published: Aug 4, 2024, 3:34AM
The Houston Astros will take on the Tampa Bay Rays in MLB action at Minute Maid Park on Monday, beginning at 4:10am AEST.
Spencer Arrighetti (4-9, 5.58 ERA) will get the ball for the Astros, up against Hunter Bigge (0-0, 1.69 ERA) for the Rays.
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?
Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Monday's Houston vs Tampa Bay MLB game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Astros a 61% chance of winning against the Rays at Minute Maid Park.
Astros vs Rays: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Monday's MLB game at Minute Maid Park are listed here:
- Head to Head: Astros $1.60, Rays $2.35
- Line: Astros -1.5 ($2.25), Rays +1.5 ($1.65)
- 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, TAB currently has the Astros at $1.60 and the Rays at $2.35.
The Astros are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Rays, with odds of $2.25 available at TAB.
For the underdog Rays (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.65.
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 58% of the time, while the 8.5-run over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
Astros vs Rays: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Houston at $1.60 with TAB (61% probability)
- Line: Rays +1.5 at $1.65 with TAB (58% probability)
- Total Runs: Under 8.5 at $1.91 with TAB (52% probability)
These Astros vs Rays best bets are based on market-leading simulations and betting intelligence to provide you with the best possible advice 24/7.
Astros vs Rays: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Houston vs Tampa Bay game on Monday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis before the Houston vs Tampa Bay match-up.
As always, see our Best Bets for the best tips for every MLB game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Astros vs Rays: Essential Details
The game between the Astros and Rays at Minute Maid Park is scheduled to commence at 4:10am AEST on Monday.
- Teams: Houston Astros vs Tampa Bay Rays
- Date: Monday 5 August 2024
- Time: 4:10am AEST
- Venue: Minute Maid Park
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Our Houston vs Tampa Bay predictions have been made after running 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 accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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