Tampa Bay Rays at Houston Astros 8/28/19 - MLB Betting Picks & Odds
Tampa Bay Rays vs. Houston Astros
MLB: 8:10 PM EST
Aug. 28, 2019
TV: ATSW
Latest Odds : HOU -200 Total 8
The Tampa Bay Rays are set to visit Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas for an American League clash against the Houston Astros. The Tampa Bay Rays come into this matchup with a 76-56 record, and they will be looking to rebound after dropping their recent series finale against the Baltimore Orioles, 8-3. Diego Castillo received the starting nod for the Tampa Bay Rays, and he had success as he gave up 1 earned run in 2 innings. Ji-Man Choi had a solid game from the plate for the Tampa Bay Rays as he went 2 for 3 with 1 RBI.
The Tampa Bay Rays are set to start Ryan Yarbrough (11-3, 3.29 ERA) who had success in his latest start as he gave up 1 earned run in 4.2 innings against the Baltimore Orioles. Ryan Yarbrough had success in 1 appearance against the Houston Astros during the 2018 season as he gave up 1 earned run in 6.1 innings.
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The Houston Astros come into this matchup with an 85-47 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after closing their recent series against the Los Angeles Angels with a win, 11-2. Framber Valdez received the starting nod for the Houston Astros, and he had success as he gave up 1 earned run in 6 innings. Josh Reddick had a big game from the plate for the Houston Astros as he went 2 for 3 with 3 RBIs.
The Houston Astros are set to start Gerrit Cole (15-5, 2.75 ERA) who had success in his latest start as he went 7 scoreless innings while striking out 12 batters against the Detroit Tigers. Gerrit Cole had success in his 1 start against the Tampa Bay Rays during the 2019 season as he gave up 1 earned run in 6 innings.
Recent Betting Trends:
Rays are 3-7 in their last 10 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Astros are 3-7 in their last 10 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Under is 19-7-2 in Rays last 28 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 4-0 in Astros last 4 home games vs. a left-handed starter.
Free Betting Pick: Under 8
We have a potential playoff matchup in the making here, and I like what the home team has to bring here as they have the talent advantage as well as a slight pitching mismatch. Gerrit Cole has been amazing for the Houston Astros as he is 15-5 with a 2.72 ERA, and while Ryan Yarbrough is a good pitcher for the Rays, the Astros are way too talented. The Houston Astros are extremely strong throughout their lineup, and the dispersed production has shown this season as they have 3 different guys with at least 80 RBIs. Final Score Prediction, Houston Astros win 4-2.