Predictions for Astros vs. Rays: Score Projection, Over/Under Pick & Odds – Aug. 3

Saturday’s contest at Minute Maid Park has the Houston Astros (57-52) taking on the Tampa Bay Rays (55-54) at 7:15 PM ET (on August 3). Our computer prediction projects a narrow 4-3 victory for the Astros, so expect a competitive matchup.

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Astros vs. Rays Matchup Info

• When: Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 7:15 PM ET
• Where: Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas
• How to Watch on TV: FOX
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Astros vs. Rays Predictions

• Score Prediction: Astros 4, Rays 3
• Total Prediction: Under 7.5 runs

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Astros vs. Rays Betting Lines

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Astros Betting Insights

• Houston has been chosen as the favorite in 77 games this year, and has walked away with the win 42 times (54.5%) in those games.
• This season, the Astros have come away with a win 23 times in 31 chances when named as a favorite of at least -161 or better on the moneyline.
• Houston’s games have gone over the total in 44 of 109 opportunities.
• The Astros played as the moneyline favorite in 10 of their past 15 games, and they went 5-5 in those matchups.
• Over its past 15 outings (all had set totals), Houston combined with its opponents to hit the over on the run total six times.

Rays Betting Insights

• Tampa Bay has a 23-27 record in games it was the underdog on the moneyline (winning 46% of those games).
• The Rays have gone 3-7 in games they have played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +136 or longer (30%).
• Tampa Bay has played in 109 games with a set over/under, and it has combined with opponents to go over the total 52 times (52-54-3).
• In nine games as underdogs in their past 15 matchups, the Rays had a record of 5-4.
• When it comes to hitting the over, Tampa Bay and its opponents are 7-8-0 in its past 15 games with a total.

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Astros vs. Rays Probable Pitchers

Astros’ Starting Pitcher: Ronel Blanco

• The 30-year-old has an ERA of 2.95, a 2.48 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.000 in 20 games this season.
• Ronel Blanco’s team has a record of 10-4 this season when he starts and they are the favorite on the moneyline.
• Blanco’s team has a 14-6 record in his starts this season.
• In Blanco’s 20 starts with a total, the teams have hit the over six times.

Rays’ Starting Pitcher: Zack Littell

• In 21 games this season, the 28-year-old has an ERA of 4.18, with 8.3 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .286 against him.
• The Rays have a 5-6 record in Littell’s 11 starts this season when they were the moneyline underdog.
• Over Littell’s 21 starts, his team is 10-11.
• Zack Littell has had 21 starts that sportsbooks set a total for this season, and 11 of those outings finished over the total.

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