Rays vs. Astros Prediction and Odds - Oct 1, 2022

The Houston Astros take on the Tampa Bay Rays in MLB action at Minute Maid Park on Saturday, commencing at 7:20PM ET.

The Astros will send Cristian Javier (10-9, 2.65 ERA) to the mound, pitting him against Shane McClanahan (12-7, 2.51 ERA) for the Rays.

Dimers' best betting picks for Rays vs. Astros, as well as game predictions and betting odds, are detailed below.

Who will win Rays vs. Astros?

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

Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Astros a 60% chance of defeating the Rays.

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Rays vs. Astros Game Odds

• Run Line: Astros -1.5 (+170), Rays +1.5 (-185)
• Moneyline: Astros -145, Rays +126
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-115/+100)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Astros are listed as -1.5 favorites versus the Rays, with +170 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Rays (+1.5) to cover the run line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at -185.

Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Astros at -145, which means you can risk $145 to win $100, for a total payout of $245, if they get the W.

On the other hand, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rays at +126, where you can bet $100 to profit $126, earning a total payout of $226, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +100.

As always, make sure you check all the sportsbooks available in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Rays (+1.5) are a 58% chance of covering the run line, while the 6.5-run Over/Under is a 59% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Rays vs. Astros

• Run Line: Astros -1.5 @ +170 via DraftKings Sportsbook (4.7% edge) 🔥
• Moneyline: Astros @ -145 via Caesars Sportsbook (60% probability)
• Total: Over 6.5 @ -115 via BetMGM (59% probability) 🔥

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

Rays vs. Astros Prediction

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

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Rays vs. Astros 2022 Game Info

Saturday's game between the Astros and Rays at Minute Maid Park is scheduled to begin at 7:20PM ET.

• Who: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Houston Astros
• Date: Saturday October 1, 2022
• Time: 7:20PM ET / 4:20PM PT
• Venue: Minute Maid Park

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