The Tampa Bay Rays will play against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on Saturday, May 31, 2025. The game is set to start at 4:10 PM. It’s an afternoon game, with the Rays as the away team and the Astros playing at home.
Rays vs. Astros Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Rays +103. The Rays have a solid road record of 11-9 and Zack Littell has a better ERA than Colton Gordon. This makes the Rays a good value pick.
- Over/Under Prediction: Under 8.5 (-115). Both teams have strong pitching stats, with the Astros having a low batting average against and the Rays having a low WHIP. This suggests a low-scoring game.
Team Trends
- The Rays have a road record of 11-9 this season.
- The Astros hold a strong home record of 21-11.
- In their last game, the Astros won 2-1 against the Rays.
- Framber Valdez pitched a complete game for the Astros, allowing only 3 hits and striking out 9.
- Jonathan Aranda has been a consistent hitter for the Rays, getting hits in multiple recent games.
Rays vs Astros Preview
The Rays and Astros are set to meet at Daikin Park this Saturday. The Rays will rely on Zack Littell as their starting pitcher. Littell has an ERA of 3.98 and a WHIP of 1.08. The Astros will counter with Colton Gordon on the mound. Gordon has an ERA of 5.52 and a WHIP of 1.43.
This game will be an afternoon event, starting at 4:10 PM. The Astros will enjoy the home-field advantage. The Rays, as the visiting team, will look to capitalize on Littell’s solid pitching. Fans can expect a competitive game as these two teams meet on the field.
Astros’ Key Players and Performance
The Houston Astros have some standout hitters this season. Jeremy Peña is hitting a .300 average with seven home runs. Isaac Paredes leads the team with 11 home runs and 32 RBIs. Christian Walker, despite a .213 batting average, has seven home runs but is currently dealing with a hand injury. The Astros’ team batting stats show they have a .255 average, which ranks sixth. Their on-base percentage is .322, placing them 12th. They have hit 57 home runs, ranking 13th in the league. Their 80 doubles and 168 walks show room for improvement. On the pitching side, the Astros have a 3.50 ERA, ranking them eighth. They are doing well in limiting opponents’ batting averages to .219, which is second-best. Colton Gordon, the starting pitcher, has a 5.52 ERA and will aim to improve against the Rays.
Tampa Bay Rays: A Balanced Approach
The Tampa Bay Rays have some strong hitters in their lineup. Jonathan Aranda leads with a .322 batting average and has hit seven home runs. Junior Caminero and Brandon Lowe each have 11 home runs, sharing the top spot on the team. The Rays have a .245 team batting average, ranking 14th. They are first in stolen bases with 81, showing their speed on the bases. Their on-base percentage is .310, placing them 19th in the league. On the mound, Zack Littell will start for the Rays. He has a 3.98 ERA and a 1.08 WHIP, showing solid control. The Rays’ team ERA is 3.54, ranking ninth, and they have 29 quality starts, which is second in the league.
Final Betting Pick
The Rays are a good pick for the money line at +103. They have a solid road record of 11-9, showing they can perform well away from home. Zack Littell’s ERA of 3.98 is better than Colton Gordon’s 5.52, which gives the Rays an edge in pitching.
For the over/under, the prediction is under 8.5. Both teams have strong pitching stats, with the Astros holding a low batting average against at .219. The Rays have a low WHIP of 1.17, suggesting that runs will be hard to come by, leading to a likely low-scoring game.
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Last updated:May 31, 2025 Astros, Rays