Rays vs. Astros Prediction and Odds - Sep 30, 2022

MLB action continues on Friday at 8:10PM ET as the Tampa Bay Rays lock horns with the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park.

The Astros will have Framber Valdez (16-5, 2.69 ERA) start, up against Drew Rasmussen (10-7, 2.85 ERA) for the Rays.

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

Who will win Rays vs. Astros?

Using state-of-the-art computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Rays-Astros MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Astros a 63% chance of getting the W against the Rays.

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Rays vs. Astros Odds

• Run Line: Astros -1.5 (+130), Rays +1.5 (-150)
• Moneyline: Astros -175, Rays +154
• Total: Over/Under 7 (-105/-114)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Astros are -1.5 favorites against the Rays, with +130 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 -150.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Astros at -175. That means you can risk $175 to win $100, for a total payout of $275, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rays at +154, where you can bet $100 to profit $154, earning a total payout of $254, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 7 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, while FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -114.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Rays (+1.5) are a 56% chance of covering the run line, while the 7-run Over/Under is a 56% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Rays vs. Astros

• Run Line: Astros -1.5 @ +130 via DraftKings Sportsbook (0.6% edge)
• Moneyline: Astros @ -175 via BetMGM (63% probability)
• Total: Over 7 @ -105 via BetMGM (56% probability) 🔥

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Dimers' best bets are based on world-class modeling and betting expertise to serve you the best possible plays every day of the year.

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

Rays vs. Astros Prediction

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

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep an eye on this page for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of Rays vs. Astros on Friday September 30, 2022.

Rays vs. Astros 2022 Game Info

Friday's action between the Astros and Rays at Minute Maid Park is scheduled to begin at 8:10PM ET.

• Who: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Houston Astros
• Date: Friday September 30, 2022
• Time: 8:10PM ET / 5:10PM PT
• Venue: Minute Maid Park

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