Astros vs Rays Prediction: Picks, Live Odds & Start Time

In the final game of a three-game series at Minute Maid Park, the Houston Astros (103-55) meet the Tampa Bay Rays (86-72), Sunday at 2:10 PM ET. The Astros will give the start to Luis Garcia (14-8), and the Rays will counter with Corey Kluber (10-9).

The Astros are moderate favorites on the moneyline (-170) at home over the Rays (+145). The contest has a total set at 7.5.

Astros vs. Rays Odds

Run Line

Houston Astros (-1.5)

Moneyline

Astros (-170)

Total

7.5 Runs (Over: +100, Under: -120)

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When, Where, at What Time is Astros vs. Rays

Game Day: Sunday, October 2, 2022
Game Time: 2:10 PM ET
Location: Houston, Texas
Stadium: Minute Maid Park

Astros Injury Report

Name	Status	Injury
Jason Castro	60 Day Injury List	Knee
Michael Brantley	60 Day Injury List	Shoulder
Josh James	60 Day Injury List	Back
Lance McCullers Jr.	Day-to-day	Illness

Rays Injury Report

Name	Status	Injury
Roman Quinn	10 Day Injury List	Knee
Ryan Yarbrough	15 Day Injury List	Upper Body
Jalen Beeks	15 Day Injury List	Leg
Mike Zunino	60 Day Injury List	Shoulder
Kevin Kiermaier	60 Day Injury List	Hip
J.P. Feyereisen	60 Day Injury List	Shoulder
Andrew Kittredge	60 Day Injury List	Elbow
Brandon Lowe	60 Day Injury List	Back
Nick Anderson	60 Day Injury List	Heel
Brendan McKay	60 Day Injury List	Elbow
Shane Baz	60 Day Injury List	Elbow
Ryan Thompson	60 Day Injury List	Arm

Last Time Out: Astros and Rays

Yesterday, the Astros picked up a 2-1 victory over the Rays, with Cristian Javier (6.00 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 7 K) earning the win for the Astros. Jose Altuve went 1-for-3 with a double to lead the offense. Shane McClanahan (5.00 IP, 2 R, 5 H, 2 K) took the loss for the Rays.

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Astros Betting Records and Team Stats

This season, the Astros have been favored 140 times and won 97, or 69.3%, of those games. Houston has a record of 52-25, a 67.5% win rate, when favored by -170 or more by oddsmakers this season. Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Astros have a 63% chance to win. Houston and its opponents have hit the over in 60 of their 162 games with a total this season. The Astros are 87-75-0 ATS in their 162 games with a spread this season.

Name	GP	AVG (Rank)	OBP (Rank)	SLG (Rank)	HR% (Rank)	K% (Rank)	BB% (Rank)
Yordan Alvarez	132	.303 (8)	.406 (3)	.613 (2)	6.8% (2)	18.7% (58)	14.1% (5)
Alex Bregman	152	.260 (65)	.368 (16)	.461 (40)	3.6% (53)	12.0% (8)	13.3% (8)
Jose Altuve	138	.293 (16)	.383 (7)	.525 (9)	4.7% (23)	14.5% (21)	11.1% (20)
Kyle Tucker	148	.259 (68)	.333 (56)	.478 (21)	4.9% (18)	15.8% (27)	9.9% (41)
Yuli Gurriel	143	.241 (97)	.286 (125)	.361 (121)	1.4% (120)	12.6% (13)	5.1% (122)

Rays Betting Records and Team Stats

The Rays have been victorious in 25, or 42.4%, of the 59 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season. Tampa Bay has a win-loss record of 2-4 when favored by +145 or worse by oddsmakers this year. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Rays have a 40.8% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest. Tampa Bay and their opponents have gone over in 74 of their 163 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season. The Rays have posted a record of 79-84-0 against the spread this season.

Name	GP	AVG (Rank)	OBP (Rank)	SLG (Rank)	HR% (Rank)	K% (Rank)	BB% (Rank)
Yandy Díaz	138	.297 (14)	.403 (5)	.425 (69)	1.6% (118)	10.6% (4)	14.0% (7)
Randy Arozarena	150	.266 (52)	.330 (60)	.451 (46)	3.2% (66)	23.8% (98)	7.1% (90)
Harold Ramirez	117	.309 (-)	.351 (-)	.416 (-)	1.4% (-)	16.0% (-)	4.5% (-)
Isaac Paredes	108	.212 (-)	.307 (-)	.449 (-)	5.4% (-)	17.7% (-)	11.1% (-)
David Peralta	134	.250 (-)	.313 (-)	.413 (-)	2.5% (-)	23.5% (-)	8.2% (-)

Astros vs. Rays Picks and Predictions

Our prediction for Astros vs. Rays sees the Astros (-170 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. As for the total, we recommend betting on the over on 7.5 runs.