Rays vs Astros Prediction and MLB Tips - 13 August 2024
Last updated: Aug 12, 2024, 10:50PM | Published: Aug 11, 2024, 7:29PM
The Tampa Bay Rays will take on the Houston Astros in MLB action at Tropicana Field on Tuesday, starting at 8:50am AEST.
The Rays will have Taj Bradley (6-6, 3.07 ERA) start, up against Framber Valdez (11-5, 3.46 ERA) for the Astros.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Rays vs Astros game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Tuesday's Tampa Bay vs Houston MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Astros a 53% chance of defeating the Rays at Tropicana Field.
Rays vs Astros: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Tuesday's MLB game at Tropicana Field are listed below:
- Head to Head: Rays $2.05, Astros $1.75
- Line: Rays +1.5 ($1.60), Astros -1.5 ($2.35)
- Total (Over/Under 7.5 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, TAB currently has the Rays at $2.05 and the Astros at $1.75.
The Rays are listed as 1.5-run underdogs against the Astros, with odds of $1.60 available at TAB.
For the favourite Astros (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.35.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 7.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Rays (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 61% of the time, while the 7.5-run over/under is expected to stay under 55% of the time.
Rays vs Astros: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Tampa Bay at $2.05 with TAB (0.5% edge)
- Line: Rays +1.5 at $1.60 with TAB (61% probability)
- Total Runs: Under 7.5 at $1.91 with TAB (55% probability)
These Rays vs Astros best bets are based on detailed modelling and gambling intelligence to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Astros have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Rays to win is our recommended option due to the edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges published on Stats Insider is one of the keys 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 Tuesday, including data-driven predictions and live scorestips.
Remember, our model updates regularly, so bookmark this article for the latest betting predictions before the Tampa Bay vs Houston match-up.
As always, see our Best Bets for betting tips for every MLB game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Rays vs Astros: Essential Details
The game between the Rays and Astros at Tropicana Field is scheduled to begin at 8:50am AEST on Tuesday.
- Teams: Tampa Bay Rays vs Houston Astros
- Date: Tuesday 13 August 2024
- Time: 8:50am AEST
- Venue: Tropicana Field
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Our Tampa Bay vs Houston predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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