Astros at Rays 10/7/19 - MLB Betting Picks & Odds
Houston Astros vs. Tampa Bay Rays
MLB: 1:05 PM EST
Oct. 07, 2019
TV: MLBN
Latest Odds : HOU -145 O/U 7.5
On Monday, the Houston Astros visit the Tampa Bay Rays for Game 3 of their best of five American League Division Series. The Astros defeated the Rays in Game 2 of the series on Saturday 3-1 to take a 2-0 lead. Gerrit Cole struck out 15 hitters, Alex Bregman homered and the Astros bullpen survived a wild ninth to defeat Tampa Bay and lead 2-0 heading to Florida. Houston needs just on win to reach the American League Championship series.
Tampa Bay loaded the bases during the ninth inning with no outs on two straight singles and a walk. Avisail Garcia hit into a force out that scored one run. Another walk reloaded the bases. Will Harris came on and struck out Travis d’Arnaund then Kevin Kiermaier grounded to first and Harris covered to end the game. Blake Snell took the loss and fell to 0-1 in the postseason.
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Through the 162-game regular season, Michael Brantley led the Astros with a .311 batting average and in hits with 178. Alex Bregman led in home runs with 41 and in RBIs with 111. As a team, Houston averaged .274 at the plate. On Monday, the Astros will send Zack Greinke to the mound. The right-hander during the regular season was 18-5 with an ERA of 2.93, 187 Ks and 30 BBs.
Through the 162-game regular season Austin Meadows led Tampa Bay with a .293 batting average, in home runs with 33 and in RBIs with 89. Tommy Pham led in hits with 154. As a team, Tampa Bay averaged .255 at the plate. On Monday, the Rays will send Charlie Morton to the mound. The right-hander during the season was 16-6 with an ERA of 3.05, 240 Ks and 57 BBs.
Recent Betting Trends:
Houston is 8-1 in its last 9 on the road
The UNDER has cashed in 9 of the Astros last 13 on the road
Tampa Bay is 21-7 in its last 28 at home
The UNDER has cashed in 6 of the Ray last 8
Free Betting Pick: Houston Astros -145
Tampa Bay’s back is squarely against the wall, as the Rays win out or go home. After facing Justin Verlander and Gerrit Cole in Games 1 and 2, things do not get any easier for the Rays with Zack Greinke taking the mound for the Astros in Game 3. Houston has won 2 straight and 4 of the last 5 overall against Tampa Bay. Final Score Prediction, Houston Astros win 4-2