Astros vs. Rays Picks & Best Bets 13th Aug 2024: MLB Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends

The Tampa Bay Rays will go up against the Houston Astros in MLB action on Tuesday at Tropicana Field, starting at 6:50 p.m. ET.

We've performed 10,000 simulations of Tuesday's MLB matchup using advanced AI technology to identify the best Astros vs. Rays bets, player props and predictions.

Our predictions show that the Astros have a 53% chance of beating the Rays.

To get the maximum value from these predictions, we continually monitor the best odds for each market. This ensures that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the highest payouts for the specified plays.

Our Astros vs. Rays Betting Picks & Predictions

Today's Astros vs. Rays picks combine the power of AI, statistics and analytics to generate MLB picks that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.

Astros vs. Rays Game Information

• Game Date: Tuesday, August 13th, 2024
• Game Time: 6:50 p.m. ET
• Location: Tropicana Field
• Run Line: Astros -1.5 / Rays +1.5
• Moneyline: Astros -124 / Rays +106
• Scoring Total: Over/Under 7.5 Runs (-110/-105)

Rays +1.5 @ -155 via DraftKings Sportsbook

• According to our simulations, the Rays have a 61% chance of covering the run line, while the Astros have a probability of 39%.
• DraftKings Sportsbook offers odds of -155 for the Rays +1.5, presenting a favorable 0% edge for them to cover.

Total Runs Under 7.5 @ -105 via DraftKings Sportsbook

• The over/under for total runs scored is set at 7.5, with DraftKings Sportsbook offering the best odds for the under at -105.
• Our analysis indicates a slightly higher probability that the total will stay under 7.5 runs, which presents better value compared to betting on the over.

Astros vs. Rays Moneyline Odds

The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Houston Astros at -124 via FanDuel Sportsbook, whilst the Tampa Bay Rays are available at +106 with FanDuel Sportsbook.

According to the model, the Astros are favored to win this game, with our projections giving them a 53% chance of victory.

Even though the Astros are more likely to win, FanDuel Sportsbook offers +106 odds on the Rays moneyline, making it our recommended moneyline bet, as it represents the best value currently available.

Our Player Prop Picks for Astros vs. Rays

Here are the top MLB player props for Tuesday's Astros vs. Rays matchup.

Houston Astros Prediction - Jeremy Pena To Get a HR (+900)

• Our top prop bet for the Astros is on Jeremy Pena to hit a home run.
• Our analysis projects him to have a probability of 10.0% of going yard, giving us an edge of 0.0% the +900 odds offered by BetMGM.

Tampa Bay Rays Prediction - Josh Lowe To Get a Hit (+100)

• Our best prop bet for the Rays is on Josh Lowe to get a hit.
• According to our analysis, this prop has a probability of 62.8%, giving us an edge of 12.8% on the +100 odds available at BetMGM.

These MLB player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.

Astros vs. Rays Betting Trends

In addition to our MLB prop picks, we have sourced the best Astros vs. Rays trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this matchup.

Jon Singleton to Hit a Home Run

Jon Singleton has hit at least one home run in 2 of his last 14 appearances (14% success rate). You can wager on him to do it again at odds of +650 (13% implied probability), available at Bet365.

Conclusion

At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Josh Lowe of the Rays to get a hit as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we're betting on the Rays +1.5 to cover.

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