Predictions for Astros vs. Rays: Score Projection, Over/Under Pick & Odds – Aug. 4
Sunday’s contest features the Houston Astros (57-53) and the Tampa Bay Rays (56-54) squaring off at Minute Maid Park in what is expected to be a competitive matchup, with a projected 5-4 win for the Astros according to our computer prediction. Game time is at 2:10 PM ET on August 4.
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Astros vs. Rays Matchup Info
- When: Sunday, August 4, 2024 at 2:10 PM ET
- Where: Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas
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Astros vs. Rays Predictions
- Score Prediction: Astros 5, Rays 4
- Total Prediction: Over 8.5 runs
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Astros vs. Rays Betting Lines
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astros | -167 | +140 | 8.5 | -110 | -110 |
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Astros Betting Insights
- Houston has won 42, or 53.8%, of the 78 contests it has been named as the odds-on favorite in this year.
- This season, the Astros have been victorious 20 times in 28 chances when named as a favorite of at least -167 or shorter on the moneyline.
- Houston and its opponents have gone over in 44 of 110 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season.
- The Astros were the moneyline favorite in 11 of their past 15 games, and they finished 5-6 in those matchups.
- Over its past 15 matchups (all had set totals), Houston combined with its opponents to go over the run total six times.
Rays Betting Insights
- Tampa Bay has been the moneyline underdog 51 total times this season. It has gone 24-27 in those games.
- The Rays have a record of 2-5 when playing as a moneyline underdog with odds of +140 or longer (28.6%).
- Tampa Bay has played in 110 games with an over/under set, and it has combined with its opponents to go over the total 52 times (52-55-3).
- The Rays have played as underdogs in nine of their past 15 games and won six of those contests.
- 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: Spencer Arrighetti
- The 24-year-old has an ERA of 5.58 and 10.2 strikeouts per nine innings, with a batting average against of .263 in 19 games this season.
- Spencer Arrighetti’s team has won 46.2% of his starts when they are favored on the moneyline (6-7).
- Arrighetti’s team has won seven of his 19 starts this season.
- In games Arrighetti has started this season, the teams are 8-10-1 at hitting the over.
Rays’ Starting Pitcher: Hunter Bigge
- In six games this season, he has put up a 1.69 ERA and averages 11.8 strikeouts per nine innings while opposing batters are hitting .200 against him.
- Bigge’s team was never a moneyline underdog a season ago in games he pitched.
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Astros’ 2024 Performance
| Split | Record |
|---|---|
| Overall | 57-53 |
| Home | 32-25 |
| Road | 25-28 |
| One-Run Games | 10-17 |
| Scoring 5+ Runs | 43-5 |
Rays’ 2024 Performance
| Split | Record |
|---|---|
| Overall | 56-54 |
| Home | 30-29 |
| Road | 26-25 |
| One-Run Games | 18-11 |
| Scoring 5+ Runs | 34-6 |
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