On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, the Houston Astros will take on the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field. The game is set to begin at 7:05 PM under the night sky. Fans can expect an exciting evening of baseball action.

Astros vs. Rays Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Astros MoneyLine: -116. The Astros have a better record and strong pitching stats, which give them an edge over the Rays.
• Over/Under Prediction: Under 9.5 (-109). Both teams have solid pitching, and recent games have shown lower scores, suggesting a total under 9.5.

Team Trends

• The Houston Astros have a home record of 15-9 this season.
• The Tampa Bay Rays have a road record of 10-8 this season.
• On May 19th, 2025, the Houston Astros won against the Tampa Bay Rays with a score of 4-3 in a spring training game.
• In the same game, Jake Meyers from the Astros hit a home run and had 2 runs.
• Yandy Díaz from the Rays had 2 hits and 1 double against the Astros on May 19th, 2025.

Astros vs Rays Preview

The Houston Astros will visit the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night at George M. Steinbrenner Field. The Astros will have Brandon Walter taking the mound. Walter is a left-handed reliever, but he hasn’t played any games this season. Fans will be watching to see how he performs in this setting.

On the other side, Zack Littell will start for the Rays. Littell has pitched in 9 games this season, all as a starter. He has a 3-5 record with a 4.31 ERA. His WHIP is 1.12, and he has struck out 32 batters over 54 1/3 innings. It will be interesting to see how he handles the Astros lineup.

Rays Aim for Consistency at Home

The Tampa Bay Rays have some strong hitters this season. Jonathan Aranda leads the team with a .309 batting average. Junior Caminero has hit 8 home runs, which is the highest on the team.

Yandy Díaz is a key player for the Rays. He has 24 RBIs, but he is currently out for personal reasons. His absence might impact the team’s performance.

Zack Littell is the starting pitcher for the Rays. He has a 3-5 record with a 4.31 ERA. Littell will look to improve his stats in the upcoming game.

Astros Seek to Shine on the Road

Jeremy Peña is a standout player for the Astros. He holds a .309 batting average and has hit 6 home runs. Peña leads the team with 23 runs, making him a key player to watch. Isaac Paredes has been strong at the plate. He has a .265 batting average and leads the team with 7 home runs. Paredes also tops the team with 24 RBIs, showing his ability to drive in runs. Jake Meyers is another important player for the Astros. He carries a .301 batting average and has 22 runs. Meyers has contributed 15 RBIs, adding depth to the lineup.

Final Betting Pick

The Astros have an edge in this game with their MoneyLine at -116. They have a better record this season at 25-22 compared to the Rays’ 21-26. The Astros’ pitching stats are strong, with a 3.38 ERA and a 1.12 WHIP, both among the best in the league.

The prediction for the total score is under 9.5. Both teams have shown solid pitching, with the Astros allowing a .213 batting average against. Recent games have had lower scores, which supports the under prediction. The Rays have also struggled to score in some recent games, adding to the likelihood of a lower total.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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