Rays vs Astros Prediction and MLB Tips - 22 May 2025
Last updated: May 21, 2025, 5:09PM | Published: May 20, 2025, 6:30PM
The Tampa Bay Rays will take on the Houston Astros in MLB action at George M. Steinbrenner Field on Thursday, starting at 3:10am AEST.
Taj Bradley (3-3, 4.80 ERA) will be on the bump for the Rays, while the Astros are going with Hunter Brown (6-2, 1.43 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?
Using trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's Tampa Bay vs Houston MLB game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Astros a 58% chance of beating the Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field.
Rays vs Astros: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at George M. Steinbrenner Field are listed here:
- Head to Head: Rays $2.35, Astros $1.62
- Line: Rays +1.5 ($1.80), Astros -1.5 ($2.04)
- 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 Rays at $2.35 and the Astros at $1.62.
The Rays are 1.5-run underdogs against the Astros, with odds of $1.80 available at TAB.
For the favourite Astros (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.04.
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 analytics model, the Rays (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 56% of the time, while the 8.5-run over/under is expected to stay under 55% of the time.
Rays vs Astros: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Tampa Bay at $2.35 with TAB
- Line: Rays +1.5 at $1.80 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 8.5 at $1.91 with TAB
These Rays vs Astros best bets are based on market-leading simulations and betting intelligence to give you the best possible advice every time.
While the Astros have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Rays to win is our preferred option because of the 1.5% edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges published here at Stats Insider is crucial to being profitable in the long run.
Rays vs Astros: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Tampa Bay vs Houston game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting tips before the Tampa Bay vs Houston match-up.
As always, see our Best Bets for betting tips for every MLB game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Rays vs Astros: Essential Details
The game between the Rays and Astros at George M. Steinbrenner Field is scheduled to start at 3:10am AEST on Thursday.
- Teams: Tampa Bay Rays vs Houston Astros
- Date: Thursday 22 May 2025
- Time: 3:10am AEST
- Venue: George M. Steinbrenner Field
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Tampa Bay vs Houston predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled 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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