Rays vs Astros Prediction and MLB Tips - 20 May 2025
Last updated: May 19, 2025, 5:25PM | Published: May 18, 2025, 11:28PM
The Tampa Bay Rays will sqaure off with the Houston Astros in MLB action at George M. Steinbrenner Field on Tuesday, commencing at 9:05am AEST.
The Rays will have Ryan Pepiot (2-5, 3.93 ERA) start, while the Astros are going with Colton Gordon (0-0, 6.23 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Rays vs Astros game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Tuesday's Tampa Bay vs Houston MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Rays a 54% chance of winning against the Astros at George M. Steinbrenner Field.
Rays vs Astros: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Tuesday's MLB game at George M. Steinbrenner Field are shown below:
- Head to Head: Rays $1.71, Astros $2.20
- Line: Rays -1.5 ($2.45), Astros +1.5 ($1.59)
- Total (Over/Under 9 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 Rays at $1.71 and the Astros at $2.20.
The Rays are 1.5-run favourites against the Astros, with odds of $2.45 available at TAB.
For the underdog Astros (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.59.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 9 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 Astros (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 64% of the time, while the 9-run over/under is expected to stay under 59% of the time.
Rays vs Astros: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Houston at $2.20 with TAB
- Line: Astros +1.5 at $1.59 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 9 at $1.91 with TAB
Today's Rays vs Astros betting tips are based on world-class modelling and gambling intelligence to bring you the best possible advice every time.
While the Rays have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Astros to win is our preferred option due to the 1.9% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges published on Stats Insider is one of the keys to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.
Rays vs Astros: Prediction
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Rays vs Astros: Essential Details
The match-up between the Rays and Astros at George M. Steinbrenner Field is scheduled to begin at 9:05am AEST on Tuesday.
- Teams: Tampa Bay Rays vs Houston Astros
- Date: Tuesday 20 May 2025
- Time: 9:05am AEST
- Venue: George M. Steinbrenner Field
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Tampa Bay vs Houston predictions are 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, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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