Rays vs Astros Prediction and MLB Tips - 20 May 2025
Last updated: May 19, 2025, 11:05PM | Published: May 19, 2025, 5:28PM
The Tampa Bay Rays will take on the Houston Astros in MLB action at George M. Steinbrenner Field on Tuesday, beginning at 9:05am AEST.
Ryan Pepiot (2-5, 3.93 ERA) will get the ball for the Rays, pitting him against Colton Gordon (0-0, 6.23 ERA) for the Astros.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Rays vs Astros game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Tuesday's Tampa Bay vs Houston MLB game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Rays a 55% chance of defeating 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 ($2.40), Astros +1.5 ($1.61)
- 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 $2.40 available at TAB.
For the underdog Astros (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.61.
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 63% of the time, while the 9-run over/under is expected to stay under 59% of the time.
Rays vs Astros: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Houston at $2.20 with TAB
- Line: Astros +1.5 at $1.61 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 9 at $1.91 with TAB
Stats Insider's Rays vs Astros best bets are based on detailed modelling and gambling intelligence to give you the best possible advice around the clock.
While the Rays have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Astros to win is our preferred option because of the 1.6% edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges published here at Stats Insider is crucial to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.
Rays vs Astros: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Tampa Bay vs Houston game on Tuesday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so bookmark this article for the latest betting tips before the Tampa Bay vs Houston match-up.
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Rays vs Astros: Essential Details
The game 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 have been made after running 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 knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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