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On Monday, a series opener is on the schedule, with the Houston Astros (96-51) visiting the Tampa Bay Rays (82-64) at 6:40 PM ET. The Rays will give the start to Drew Rasmussen (10-5), and the Astros will counter with Luis Garcia (12-8).
The Astros (+101) take their show on the road to face the favored Rays (-119). The over/under in this contest is set at 7.
Rays vs. Astros Odds
Run Line
Tampa Bay Rays (-1.5)
Moneyline
Rays (-119)
Total
7 Runs (Over: -106, Under: -114)
When, Where, at What Time is Rays vs. Astros
- Game Day: Monday, September 19, 2022
- Game Time: 6:40 PM ET
- Location: St. Petersburg, Florida
- Stadium: Tropicana Field
Rays Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | 10 Day Injury List | Back |
| Roman Quinn | 10 Day Injury List | Knee |
| Andrew Kittredge | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Mike Zunino | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Brendan McKay | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| J.P. Feyereisen | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Kevin Kiermaier | 60 Day Injury List | Hip |
| Shane Baz | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Ryan Thompson | 60 Day Injury List | Arm |
| Tyler Glasnow | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
Astros Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Brantley | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Josh James | 60 Day Injury List | Back |
| Jason Castro | 60 Day Injury List | Knee |
Last Time Out: Rays and Astros
The Rays won 5-3 over the Rangers yesterday in their most recent game. Jeffrey Springs was named the winning pitcher after throwing five innings, giving up two earned runs on six hits while striking out six, while Christian Bethancourt went 3-for-4 with a double, a home run and an RBI to lead them offensively.
Yesterday, the Astros beat the Athletics 11-2. Framber Valdez was the winning pitcher after he went six innings, giving up two earned runs on four hits while striking out seven. Martin Maldonado paced the Astros’ offense, going 4-for-4 with a home run and four RBI.
Betting Trends
Rays Betting Records and Team Stats
The Rays have won 61, or 62.9%, of the 97 games they’ve played as favorites this season. Tampa Bay is 58-32 this season when entering a game favored by -119 or more on the moneyline. The implied probability of a win from the Rays, based on the moneyline, is 54.3%. Tampa Bay and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 69 of their 151 opportunities. The Rays are 73-78-0 ATS in their 151 games with a spread this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yandy Díaz | 133 | .295 (16) | .401 (6) | .423 (70) | 1.7% (113) | 10.3% (3) | 14.0% (6) |
| Randy Arozarena | 139 | .266 (52) | .331 (65) | .450 (50) | 3.2% (65) | 23.0% (89) | 7.0% (95) |
| Isaac Paredes | 98 | .222 (-) | .307 (-) | .468 (-) | 5.7% (-) | 18.1% (-) | 10.2% (-) |
| David Peralta | 124 | .253 (-) | .317 (-) | .427 (-) | 2.7% (-) | 22.5% (-) | 8.3% (-) |
| Harold Ramirez | 106 | .306 (-) | .350 (-) | .414 (-) | 1.6% (-) | 15.9% (-) | 4.7% (-) |
Astros Betting Records and Team Stats
The Astros have won in eight, or 40%, of the 20 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year. Houston has a mark of 8-9 in contests where bookmakers favor them by +101 or worse on the moneyline. The Astros have an implied victory probability of 49.8% according to the moneyline set by sportsbooks for this matchup. Houston and their opponents have gone over in 55 of their 151 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season. The Astros have an against the spread mark of 82-69-0 in 151 games with a line this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yordan Alvarez | 123 | .305 (9) | .408 (3) | .631 (2) | 7.3% (2) | 18.6% (57) | 14.1% (5) |
| Alex Bregman | 142 | .267 (47) | .377 (10) | .468 (31) | 3.5% (53) | 12.3% (11) | 13.7% (7) |
| Kyle Tucker | 138 | .262 (60) | .334 (60) | .487 (19) | 5.1% (16) | 15.5% (29) | 9.9% (45) |
| Jose Altuve | 128 | .288 (23) | .376 (12) | .504 (13) | 4.3% (34) | 15.1% (24) | 10.8% (27) |
| Yuli Gurriel | 134 | .245 (89) | .292 (119) | .368 (120) | 1.5% (117) | 12.5% (14) | 5.2% (124) |
Rays vs. Astros Picks and Predictions
We predict that the Rays will pick up the win in this contest, and they’re our choice on the moneyline (-119). If you’re looking for a pick on the over/under, we see the final scoring winding up over the total (7 runs).