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In the second game of a three-game set at Minute Maid Park, the Houston Astros (102-55) face the Tampa Bay Rays (86-71), Saturday at 7:20 PM ET. Cristian Javier (10-9) will start for the Astros, and Shane McClanahan (12-7) for the Rays.
The Rays (+137) are on the road versus the favored Astros (-161). The contest has a total set at 6.5.
Astros vs. Rays Odds
Run Line
Houston Astros (-1.5)
Moneyline
Astros (-161)
Total
6.5 Runs (Over: -109, Under: -110)
When, Where, at What Time is Astros vs. Rays
- Game Day: Saturday, October 1, 2022
- Game Time: 7:20 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 |
| Yordan Alvarez | Day-to-day | Ankle |
| 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 Rays picked up a 7-3 victory over the Astros, with Drew Rasmussen (7.00 IP, 2 R, 5 H, 3 K) registering the win for the Rays. Yandy Diaz finished 3-for-4 with a double and two RBI to lead the offensive showing. Framber Valdez (5.00 IP, 6 R, 9 H, 2 K) picked up the loss for the Astros.
Betting Trends
Astros Betting Records and Team Stats
The Astros have entered the game as favorites 139 times this season and won 96, or 69.1%, of those games. Houston is 61-29 this season when entering a game favored by -161 or more on the moneyline. The moneyline for this contest implies a 61.7% chance of a victory for the Astros. Games involving Houston have gone over the total set by oddsmakers in 60 of 161 chances this season. The Astros are 87-74-0 against the spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | 131 | .306 (7) | .409 (2) | .619 (2) | 6.8% (2) | 18.7% (59) | 14.2% (5) |
| Alex Bregman | 151 | .262 (60) | .370 (16) | .464 (39) | 3.6% (53) | 12.1% (10) | 13.3% (8) |
| Jose Altuve | 137 | .293 (16) | .382 (7) | .524 (9) | 4.7% (23) | 14.6% (22) | 11.0% (22) |
| Kyle Tucker | 147 | .260 (65) | .334 (54) | .481 (19) | 4.9% (18) | 15.9% (29) | 10.0% (38) |
| Yuli Gurriel | 142 | .240 (99) | .286 (124) | .359 (121) | 1.4% (119) | 12.7% (13) | 5.1% (121) |
Rays Betting Records and Team Stats
The Rays have been victorious in 25, or 43.1%, of the 58 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season. Tampa Bay has a mark of 4-6 in contests where sportsbooks favor them by +137 or worse on the moneyline. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Rays have a 42.2% chance of walking away with the win. Contests with Tampa Bay have gone over the total set by bookmakers in 74 of 162 chances this season. The Rays are 78-84-0 against the spread in their 162 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 | 137 | .296 (14) | .402 (6) | .423 (69) | 1.6% (118) | 10.6% (4) | 14.1% (7) |
| Randy Arozarena | 149 | .267 (48) | .329 (61) | .453 (44) | 3.2% (66) | 24.0% (98) | 6.8% (99) |
| Harold Ramirez | 116 | .309 (-) | .352 (-) | .417 (-) | 1.4% (-) | 16.1% (-) | 4.5% (-) |
| Isaac Paredes | 108 | .212 (-) | .307 (-) | .449 (-) | 5.4% (-) | 17.7% (-) | 11.1% (-) |
| David Peralta | 133 | .248 (-) | .312 (-) | .412 (-) | 2.5% (-) | 23.3% (-) | 8.3% (-) |
Astros vs. Rays Picks and Predictions
We predict that the Astros will pick up the victory in this game, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (-161). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we predict the final scoring winding up over the total (6.5 runs).