Rays vs. Astros Prediction for MLB Friday [7/28/2023]

The Houston Astros will face the Tampa Bay Rays in MLB action at Minute Maid Park on Friday, beginning at 8:10PM ET.

The Astros will send Cristian Javier (7-2, 4.32 ERA) to the mound, pitting him against Shane McClanahan (11-1, 2.89 ERA) for the Rays.

Dimers' free betting picks for Rays vs. Astros, plus game predictions and best odds, are featured below.

Who Will Win: Rays vs. Astros

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

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, can't split the two teams, giving both the Rays and Astros a 50% chance of winning the game.

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Rays vs. Astros Odds [7/28]

• Run Line: Astros +1.5 (-172), Rays -1.5 (+150)
• Moneyline: Astros -104, Rays -110
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-115/+100)

The Astros are currently +1.5 underdogs against the Rays, with -172 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Rays (-1.5) to cover the run line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at +150.

In a sign of how close this game is expected to be, both the Astros and Rays are currently at minus-money betting odds on the moneyline.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Astros at -104. That means you can risk $104 to win $100, for a total payout of $204, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rays at -110, where you can risk $110 to win $100, for a total payout of $210, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under is set at 8.5 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 the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Astros (+1.5) have a 63% chance of covering the run line, while the 8.5-run Over/Under has a 52% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets: Rays vs. Astros

• Run Line: Astros +1.5 @ -172 via FanDuel Sportsbook (63% probability)
• Moneyline: Astros @ -104 via FanDuel Sportsbook (50% probability)
• Total: Over 8.5 @ -115 via BetMGM (52% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on complex simulations and gambling expertise to bring you the best possible plays 24/7/365.

Rays vs. Astros Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Astros are more likely to defeat the Rays at Minute Maid Park on Friday.

This prediction is backed by extensive data-driven analysis, with the Astros boasting a 50% chance of winning after conducting 10,000 game simulations.

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Friday's Rays-Astros game, including pregame predictions, free picks, and live scores.

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so keep an eye on this page for any changes to our betting insights before Rays vs. Astros on Friday July 28, 2023.

Rays vs. Astros 2023

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

• Who: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Houston Astros
• Date: Friday July 28, 2023
• Time: 8:10PM ET / 5:10PM PT
• Venue: Minute Maid Park

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