Astros vs. Rays Picks & Best Bets 14th Aug 2024: MLB Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends

The Tampa Bay Rays will meet the Houston Astros in MLB action on Wednesday at Tropicana Field, beginning at 6:50 p.m. ET.

We've conducted 10,000 simulations of Wednesday's MLB matchup using state-of-the-art AI technology to determine the best Astros vs. Rays bets, player props and predictions.

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

To get the maximum value from these predictions, we continuously 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 fuse the power of AI, statistics and analytics to create MLB picks that are free from the emotional biases typical of human-made picks.

Astros vs. Rays Game Information

• Game Date: Wednesday, August 14th, 2024
• Game Time: 6:50 p.m. ET
• Location: Tropicana Field
• Run Line: Astros -1.5 / Rays +1.5
• Moneyline: Astros -120 / Rays +106
• Scoring Total: Over/Under 7.5 Runs (-110/-102)

Astros -1.5 @ +145 via BetMGM

• According to our simulations, the Astros have a 60% chance of covering the run line, while the Astros have a probability of 40%.
• BetMGM offers the best odds for this bet at +145.

Total Runs Over 7.5 @ -110 via BetMGM

• The over/under for total runs scored is set at 7.5 at BetMGM, which offers the best odds for the over at -110.
• Our analysis indicates a 54% probability of the 7.5-run total going over, providing an edge of 2%.

Astros vs. Rays Moneyline Odds

The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Houston Astros at -120 via BetMGM, 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 coming out on top.

Not only are they favored to win, but the Astros also present the best betting value, with the odds of -120 available at BetMGM making it our recommended moneyline bet.

Our Player Prop Picks for Astros vs. Rays

Here are the best MLB player props for Wednesday's Astros vs. Rays game.

Houston Astros Prediction - Ronel Blanco Over 2.5 Earned Runs (+110)

• Our top prop bet for the Astros is on Ronel Blanco to record over 2.5 earned runs.
• Our analysis projects this prop to have a probability of 56.3%, providing an edge of 8.7% over the +110 odds offered by BetMGM.

Tampa Bay Rays Prediction - Josh Lowe To Get a Hit (-185)

• 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 67.4%, providing an edge of 2.5% on the -185 odds available at DraftKings.

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 game.

Jose Siri to Record an RBI

Jose Siri has recorded at least one RBI in 7 of his last 23 games (30% success rate). You can bet on him to do it again at odds of +280 (26% implied probability), available at DraftKings.

Dylan Carlson to Record an RBI

Dylan Carlson has recorded at least one RBI in 4 of his last 10 appearances (40%). You can place a wager on him to record another one at odds of +250 (29%), also available at DraftKings.

Conclusion

At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Ronel Blanco of the Astros to record over 2.5 earned runs, with an edge of 8.7% marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are betting on the Astros -1.5 to cover.

In addition to our Astros vs. Rays predictions, we offer a wide range of MLB betting tools. These include the latest MLB odds tonight and insightful MLB computer picks to elevate your betting game. Discover top picks with the best MLB bets today and dive into expert MLB insights. Plus, find the best odds and promotions with our guide to the best MLB betting sites.