Rays vs Astros Prediction and MLB Tips - 15 August 2024
Last updated: Aug 14, 2024, 10:50PM | Published: Aug 13, 2024, 7:30PM
The Tampa Bay Rays will face the Houston Astros in MLB action at Tropicana Field on Thursday, starting at 8:50am AEST.
Zack Littell (5-8, 3.97 ERA) will start for the Rays, while the Astros are going with Ronel Blanco (9-6, 3.02 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Rays vs Astros game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced computer power 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 currently gives the Astros a 53% chance of winning against the Rays at Tropicana Field.
Rays vs Astros: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at Tropicana Field are listed below:
- Head to Head: Rays $2.00, Astros $1.80
- 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 $2.00 and the Astros at $1.80.
The Rays are 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 59% of the time, while the 7.5-run over/under is expected to go over 52% of the time.
Rays vs Astros: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Houston at $1.80 with TAB (53% probability)
- Line: Astros -1.5 at $2.35 with TAB (0.1% edge)
- Total Runs: Over 7.5 at $1.91 with TAB (52% probability)
These Rays vs Astros predictions are based on world-class modelling and betting expertise to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Even though the Rays are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Astros -1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, as projected by our predictive analytics model, and the best odds available.
Rays vs Astros: Prediction
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Rays vs Astros: Essential Details
The game between the Rays and Astros at Tropicana Field is scheduled to begin at 8:50am AEST on Thursday.
- Teams: Tampa Bay Rays vs Houston Astros
- Date: Thursday 15 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 stated.
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Conclusion
Our Tampa Bay vs Houston predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics 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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