Houston Astros vs Tampa Bay Rays Prediction & Picks - MLB
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by Stephen Abiola in MLB Picks
Houston Astros (43-46) and Tampa Bay Rays (51-33) will clash in the American League on Friday night at Daikin Park. The Astros will be looking for an immediate response after losing 2-1 to the Twins in their latest series assignment. The hosts will also want to improve their .483 win percentage in the AL West and close the gap with the Mariners and the Rangers. They’ll know that another series defeat could see the Athletics leapfrog them to the third spot.
Tampa Bay Rays, on the other side of the grass, have been consistent throughout the season. They sit on top of the AL East standings, four games ahead of the Yankees. In their recent assignments, they swept aside the D-backs and the Royals while producing some of their best pitching performances this season. The Rays won 5-2 on Thursday night against the Royals to extend their winning streak to eight games. They look unstoppable at the moment.
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| Teams | Pts | P | W | L |
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0.607 | 84 | 51 | 33 |
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0.483 | 89 | 43 | 46 |
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Houston Astros against Tampa Bay Rays : Head to Head (H2H)
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Houston Astros - Tampa Bay Rays Key Points
- The Rays are 8-1 in their last nine matches all-time.
- The Rays are 3-1 in their last four away matches.
- The Rays are 4-2 in their last six matches against the Astros.
- The Rays are 7-3 in their last 10 matches against AL West teams.
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Our Houston Astros vs Tampa Bay Rays Prediction
Bookmakers are anticipating a tight contest, listing both sides at -115 odds on the moneyline. The Astros pack enough firepower to defeat any opponent, especially when playing at home. They’ll also be aware that Tampa Bay hasn’t been convincing on the road, arriving in this game with a 20-21 record. However, Nick Martinez clearly gives the visitors an edge, thanks to his 7-2 record and a 2.66 ERA. He should command the mound better than Spencer Arighetti, who has a 7-4 record and 4.00 ERA. But we cannot underestimate Arighetti, who has 75 strikeouts, meaning he can also deliver some dominant stretches. Still, we think Martinez flips the even odds in favor of the Rays.
Our prediction for Houston Astros vs Tampa Bay Rays: Tampa Rays on the moneyline.
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