Astros vs. Rays Prediction: Tight Battle Projected in Updated Analysis for Tuesday's MLB Game [8/13/2024]

The Tampa Bay Rays and Houston Astros are scheduled to meet in MLB action at Tropicana Field on Tuesday, starting at 6:50PM ET.

Shane Baz (0-1, 4.30 ERA) will be the starting pitcher for the Rays, while the Astros will counter with Yusei Kikuchi (5-9, 4.62 ERA).

Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven MLB model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Astros as the most likely winner of today's game.

"Our team has analyzed the latest data and conducted 10,000 simulations for Tuesday's Astros-Rays game," said Dimers' Chief Content Officer, Nick Slade.

"By incorporating recent updates and various factors, our prediction shows the Astros with a win probability of 53%, compared to 47% for the Rays."

Astros vs. Rays Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

Tuesday's MLB action between the Rays and Astros at Tropicana Field is scheduled to commence at 6:50PM ET.

• Who: Houston Astros vs. Tampa Bay Rays
• Date: Tuesday, August 13, 2024
• Time: 6:50PM ET/3:50PM PT
• Venue: Tropicana Field
• Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster

Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Tuesday's Astros vs. Rays matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

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Astros vs. Rays Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Run Line?

Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Tuesday's MLB matchup between the Astros and Rays 10,000 times as part of our MLB predictions coverage.

Our leading predictive model currently gives the Astros a 53% chance of defeating the Rays.

According to our model, the Rays (+1.5) have a 61% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 7.5 runs has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

Pre-Game Probabilities

Last Updated: 10:29PM, Aug 13

Moneyline

Over / Under

Run Line

Astros

Win %

53%

47%

-124

+106

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Rays

Astros HOU

-124

Win %

53%

47%

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Rays TB

+106

Yusei Kikuchi 5-9, 4.62 ERA

Shane Baz 0-1, 4.30 ERA

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Astros vs. Rays Odds [8/13/2024]

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Astros vs. Rays Picks

Our model's biggest edge in today's Astros vs. Rays matchup is on the total.

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Conclusion

We predict the Astros, with a 53% win probability, will likely beat the Rays on Tuesday.

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