Rays vs. Astros Prediction for MLB Saturday [7/29/2023]

The Houston Astros and Tampa Bay Rays will meet in MLB action at Minute Maid Park on Saturday, starting at 7:15PM ET.

Hunter Brown (6-7, 4.19 ERA) will start for the Astros, while the Rays will counter with Taj Bradley (5-6, 5.30 ERA).

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

Who Will Win: Rays vs. Astros

Based on cutting-edge machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Rays-Astros MLB game 10,000 times.

Dimers' revolutionary predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Astros a 58% chance of defeating the Rays.

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Rays vs. Astros Odds [7/29]

• Run Line: Astros -1.5 (+150), Rays +1.5 (-165)
• Moneyline: Astros -145, Rays +125
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-120/+100)

The Astros are currently -1.5 favorites against the Rays, with +150 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Rays (+1.5) to cover the run line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -165.

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

Elsewhere, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rays at +125, where you can bet $100 to profit $125, earning a total payout of $225, if they win.

The Over/Under for total runs scored is set at 8.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -120, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at +100.

As always, make sure you check all of the legal sportbooks that are available in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Rays (+1.5) have a 61% chance of covering the run line, while the 8.5-run Over/Under has a 51% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets: Rays vs. Astros

• Run Line: Astros -1.5 @ +150 via BetMGM
• Moneyline: Astros @ -145 via PointsBet (58% probability)
• Total: Under 8.5 @ +100 via BetMGM

Our best bets are based on detailed modeling and wagering expertise to serve you the best possible plays 24/7/365.

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

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 8.5 is our best bet on account of the better odds (+100) that are available from BetMGM.

Rays vs. Astros Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Astros are more likely to defeat the Rays in the MLB game on Saturday.

This prediction is backed by detailed data-driven analysis, with the Astros given a 58% chance of winning after conducting 10,000 game simulations.

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

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so refresh this page for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Rays vs. Astros on Saturday July 29, 2023.

Rays vs. Astros 2023

Saturday's MLB game between the Astros and Rays at Minute Maid Park is scheduled to start at 7:15PM ET.

• Who: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Houston Astros
• Date: Saturday July 29, 2023
• Time: 7:15PM ET / 4:15PM PT
• Venue: Minute Maid Park

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