Tampa Bay Rays vs Houston Astros MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedJune 1, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:June 1, 2025 ,

MLB Tampa Bay Rays vs Houston Astros Prediction 6/1

The Tampa Bay Rays will take on the Houston Astros on Sunday, June 1, 2025. The game will be held at Daikin Park in Houston, TX, with the first pitch scheduled for 2:10 PM. Fans can catch the afternoon game on SCHN, and while the weather is warm with few clouds, the retractable roof may negate any wind effects.

Rays vs. Astros Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Rays MoneyLine +168. The Rays have shown strong recent form against the Astros, winning two of their last three games. Their road record is solid at 12-9, making them a valuable pick as an underdog.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 7.5 (-115). Both teams have strong pitching, with the Astros’ Hunter Brown having a low ERA of 2.00. This suggests a low-scoring game is likely.

Team Trends

  • The Astros have a strong home record this season, standing at 21-12.
  • The Rays have been effective on the road with a 12-9 record this season.
  • In their recent game on May 31, 2025, the Rays defeated the Astros 16-3, with Junior Caminero hitting two home runs.
  • Astros’ Framber Valdez pitched a complete game on May 30, 2025, allowing only 3 hits and striking out 9.
  • The game will be played at Daikin Park in Houston, which has a retractable roof.

Rays vs Astros Preview

The Tampa Bay Rays are set to play against the Houston Astros on June 1, 2025, at Daikin Park. This afternoon game will begin at 2:10 PM, and fans can watch on SCHN. With the retractable roof at Daikin Park, the weather will not play a big role in the game.

Taj Bradley will start for the Rays. He has an ERA of 4.38 and a WHIP of 1.26. The Astros will have Hunter Brown on the mound. Brown has been strong with an ERA of 2.00 and a WHIP of 0.92. This pitching matchup will be key to watch.

Houston Astros: Key Players and Pitching Strength

The Houston Astros have strong hitters this season. Jeremy Peña has a .305 batting average with 9 home runs. He leads the league in runs with 30. Isaac Paredes is also doing well, with 11 home runs and 32 RBIs. Christian Walker has 7 home runs but is currently dealing with a hand injury. Hunter Brown will start for the Astros. He has a 2.00 ERA and a 0.92 WHIP. Brown’s performance is a key part of the team’s pitching success. The Astros have a team ERA of 3.72, ranking them 11th in the league. They have allowed a batting average of .223, which is second-best. The Astros’ batting average is .255, placing them sixth. They rank 13th in slugging with a .395 percentage. The team has hit 59 home runs and has 80 doubles. They have also drawn 169 walks this season. Their 438 strikeouts are the fifth-lowest in the league.

Tampa Bay Rays: Top Hitters and Pitching Overview

The Tampa Bay Rays have some strong hitters this season. Junior Caminero leads the team with a .265 batting average and 13 home runs. Jonathan Aranda is also performing well, with a .320 batting average and 7 home runs. Brandon Lowe adds to the lineup with 11 home runs and 30 runs scored. Taj Bradley will start as the pitcher for the Rays. He has an ERA of 4.38 and a WHIP of 1.26. The Rays have a team ERA of 3.54, placing them seventh in the league. Their WHIP is 1.17, which ranks third. The Rays have a .248 team batting average, ranking 10th. They have hit 60 home runs and 92 doubles this season. Their 82 stolen bases are the highest in the league. The team has drawn 175 walks and has 484 strikeouts.

Final Betting Pick

The Rays MoneyLine at +168 is a solid pick due to their recent success against the Astros. They have won two of their last three games against Houston. The Rays also have a strong road record of 12-9, which adds confidence to this choice.

The Under 7.5 at -115 is a good option because of the strong pitching from both teams. Hunter Brown of the Astros has an ERA of 2.00, which suggests runs will be limited. The Rays’ pitching staff also ranks well with a 3.54 ERA, making a low-scoring game likely.

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