Astros vs. Rays Prediction and Odds - Sep 20, 2022

The Tampa Bay Rays face the Houston Astros in MLB action at Tropicana Field on Tuesday, beginning at 6:40PM ET.

Shane McClanahan (12-5, 2.13 ERA) will start for the Rays, up against Cristian Javier (9-9, 2.87 ERA) for the Astros.

Dimers' free betting picks for Astros vs. Rays, plus game predictions and betting odds, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Astros vs. Rays?

Based on trusted computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Tuesday's Astros-Rays MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Astros a 52% chance of getting the W against the Rays.

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Astros vs. Rays Game Odds

• Run Line: Rays -1.5 (+160), Astros +1.5 (-182)
• Moneyline: Rays -140, Astros +130
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (+105/-125)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Rays are currently -1.5 favorites against the Astros, with +160 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Astros (+1.5) to cover the run line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -182.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rays at -140. That means you can risk $140 to win $100, for a total payout of $240, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Astros at +130, where you can bet $100 to profit $130, earning a total payout of $230, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 6.5 with Caesars Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +105, as well as the best odds for the Under at -125.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Astros (+1.5) are a 54% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 runs is a 53% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Astros vs. Rays

• Run Line: Rays -1.5 @ +160 via DraftKings Sportsbook (7.8% edge) 🔥
• Moneyline: Astros @ +130 via Caesars Sportsbook (52% probability) 🔥
• Total: Over 6.5 @ +105 via Caesars Sportsbook (53% probability)

Every time you see a 🔥, you know it's one of our best free picks today across all sports.

Our best bets are based on world-class modeling and gambling intelligence to bring you the best possible plays every time.

Even though the Astros are more likely to cover the run line, our best bet of Rays -1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the top odds available.

Astros vs. Rays Betting Guide

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Tuesday's Astros-Rays matchup, including pregame predictions, free picks, and live win probabilities.

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep checking this article for any changes to our betting analysis before Astros vs. Rays on Tuesday September 20, 2022.

Astros vs. Rays 2022 Game Info

Tuesday's action between the Rays and Astros at Tropicana Field is scheduled to commence at 6:40PM ET.

• Who: Houston Astros vs. Tampa Bay Rays
• Date: Tuesday September 20, 2022
• Time: 6:40PM ET / 3:40PM PT
• Venue: Tropicana Field

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