The Houston Astros and Tampa Bay Rays meet Tuesday in MLB action at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Here’s a George M. Steinbrenner Field. Here’s a Rays vs Astros Prediction. This article will include a Rays vs Astros Pick.
Houston Astros Betting Preview
The Houston Astros are 25-22 on the year and play the Mariners, Athletics, and Rays next. The Houston Astros are batting .246 on the season, have a .318 OBP, and a .375 slugging percentage. The Houston Astros’ pitching staff has a 3.38 ERA and a 1.12 WHIP. Jeremy Pena leads the Houston Astros with 55 hits and 23 RBI, while Isaac Paredes and Jose Altuve have combined for 87 hits and 38 RBI.
Brandon Walter gets the ball for the Houston Astros, and he was 0-0 with a 6.26 ERA and 16 strikeouts in the 2023 season. This will be Walter’s first career game against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Tampa Bay Rays Betting Preview
The Tampa Bay Rays are 21-26 on the year and play the Blue Jays, Twins, and Astros next. The Tampa Bay Rays are batting .241 on the season, have a .305 OBP, and a .363 slugging percentage. The Tampa Bay Rays pitching staff has a 3.92 ERA and a 1.22 WHIP. Yandy Diaz leads the Tampa Bay Rays with 44 hits and 24 RBI, while Jonathan Aranda and Junior Caminero have combined for 83 hits and 41 RBI.
Zack Littell gets the ball for the Tampa Bay Rays, and he is 3-5 with a 4.31 ERA and 32 strikeouts this season. Littell is 2-0 with a 2.30 ERA and 10 strikeouts in his career against the Houston Astros.
Why the Tampa Bay Rays will win
- The Astros have lost nine of their last 10 road games following a win.
- The Rays have won four of their last five games following a loss.
- The Rays have covered the run line in five of their last six games against the Astros following a loss.
- The Astros have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last 10 road games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Rays have led after 5 innings in four of their last five games against American League opponents.
Why the Houston Astros will win
- The road team has won each of the last six games between the Astros and Rays.
- The Rays have lost each of their last six home games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Astros have covered the run line in each of their last six games against AL East opponents.
- The Rays have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight night games against American League opponents that held a winning record.
- The Rays have trailed after 3 innings in six of their last seven home games against American League opponents.
- The Rays have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last seven home games against American League opponents.
Tampa Bay Rays Player Prop Facts
- Danny Jansen has hit a home run in each of his last two home appearances against the Astros.
- Ha-Seong Kim has recorded at least one Single in each of his last five appearances against AL opponents that held a winning record.
- Danny Jansen has recorded at least one RBI in six of his last eight home appearances against AL West opponents.
- Brandon Lowe has recorded at least one hit in each of his last seven appearances against AL West opponents that held a winning record.
- Brandon Lowe has scored at least one run in four of his last five appearances in night games against teams that held a winning record.
Houston Astros Player Prop Facts
- Victor Caratini has hit a home run in each of the Astros’ last two night games against opponents that held a losing record.
- Jeremy Pena has recorded at least one Single in each of the Astros’ last nine games against opponents that held a losing record.
- Jake Meyers has recorded an RBI in four of the Astros’ last five road games against AL East opponents.
- Isaac Paredes has recorded at least one hit in each of his last nine appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
- Isaac Paredes has recorded a Double in three of the Astros’ last four games against opponents that held a losing record.
- Yordan Alvarez has scored at least one run in 10 of his last 12 road appearances against AL East opponents.
Rays vs Astros Prediction
The Astros are playing the better ball right now, and you can make a case for them because of it. However, Walter hasn’t pitched since September 2023 and has been dealing with subpar performances and injuries since. The Rays are due for an offensive breakthrough, and facing a guy with no reps lately could be what the doctor ordered. Littell is enjoying some solid starts lately, allowing 17 hits and seven runs in his last 20.1 innings. The Rays have won four straight games that Littell has pitched. The Rays are at home and have the more trustworthy pitcher on the mound. Who knows what we’re going to get from Walter? Give me the Rays.