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

On Wednesday, the Tampa Bay Rays (82-66) are hosting the Houston Astros (98-51), at 6:40 PM ET. The Astros have won three in a row. The scheduled starters are Lance McCullers Jr. (3-1) for the Astros, and Corey Kluber (10-9) for the Rays.

Despite playing on the road, the Astros are still a decent moneyline favorite (-131) over the Rays (+110). The contest has a total set at 7.

Astros vs. Rays Odds

Run Line

Houston Astros (-1.5)

Moneyline

Astros (-131)

Total

7 Runs (Over: -117, Under: -105)

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

Game Day: Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Game Time: 6:40 PM ET
Location: St. Petersburg, Florida
Stadium: Tropicana Field

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

Rays Injury Report

Name	Status	Injury
Roman Quinn	10 Day Injury List	Knee
Brandon Lowe	10 Day Injury List	Back
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
Tyler Glasnow	60 Day Injury List	Elbow
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 5-0 win over the Rays, with Cristian Javier (5.00 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 6 K) registering the win for the Astros. Jeremy Pena went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI to lead the offense. Shane McClanahan (4.00 IP, 5 R, 5 H, 3 K) was handed the loss for the Rays.

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Astros Betting Records and Team Stats

This season, the Astros have won 92 out of the 131 games, or 70.2%, in which they’ve been favored. This season, Houston has won 81 of its 116 games, or 69.8%, when favored by at least -131 on the moneyline. Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Astros have a 56.7% chance to win. So far this season, Houston and its opponents have hit the over in 55 of their 153 games with a total. The Astros are 84-69-0 ATS in their 153 games with a spread this season.

Name	GP	AVG (Rank)	OBP (Rank)	SLG (Rank)	HR% (Rank)	K% (Rank)	BB% (Rank)
Yordan Alvarez	124	.305 (9)	.407 (3)	.628 (2)	7.2% (2)	18.5% (56)	14.0% (5)
Alex Bregman	144	.267 (50)	.375 (11)	.466 (35)	3.5% (54)	12.2% (10)	13.5% (7)
Kyle Tucker	140	.262 (61)	.335 (57)	.486 (20)	5.0% (16)	15.3% (26)	10.0% (41)
Jose Altuve	130	.292 (17)	.379 (10)	.511 (12)	4.4% (32)	15.1% (23)	10.8% (25)
Yuli Gurriel	136	.242 (95)	.288 (124)	.363 (119)	1.5% (116)	12.8% (14)	5.2% (123)

Rays Betting Records and Team Stats

The Rays have been underdogs in 53 games this season and have come away with the win 22 times (41.5%) in those contests. This season, Tampa Bay has come away with a win nine times in 25 chances when named as an underdog of at least +110 or worse on the moneyline. The Rays have an implied victory probability of 47.6% according to the moneyline set for this matchup. Tampa Bay and their opponents have gone over in 69 of their 153 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season. The Rays are 73-80-0 against the spread in their 153 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.

Name	GP	AVG (Rank)	OBP (Rank)	SLG (Rank)	HR% (Rank)	K% (Rank)	BB% (Rank)
Yandy Díaz	134	.292 (17)	.399 (6)	.419 (74)	1.6% (115)	10.6% (4)	14.0% (5)
Randy Arozarena	140	.264 (56)	.329 (64)	.447 (52)	3.2% (66)	23.4% (91)	6.9% (97)
Harold Ramirez	108	.307 (-)	.350 (-)	.418 (-)	1.5% (-)	15.9% (-)	4.6% (-)
Isaac Paredes	100	.219 (-)	.310 (-)	.461 (-)	5.6% (-)	18.0% (-)	10.9% (-)
David Peralta	126	.249 (-)	.314 (-)	.420 (-)	2.6% (-)	22.8% (-)	8.3% (-)

Astros vs. Rays Picks and Predictions

Our prediction for this matchup is the Astros to emerge victorious (-131 on the moneyline), while we project the total score will go over the total (7 runs).