Rays vs. Astros Prediction: Astros Predicted to Win Following New Analysis for Sunday's MLB Game [8/4/2024]

The Houston Astros and Tampa Bay Rays will meet in MLB action at Minute Maid Park on Sunday, starting at 2:10PM ET.

Spencer Arrighetti (4-9, 5.58 ERA) will get the ball for the Astros, pitting him against Hunter Bigge (0-0, 1.69 ERA) for the Rays.

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

"Using the most recent data, our experts ran 10,000 simulations of Sunday's Rays-Astros game," said Dimers' Chief Content Officer, Nick Slade.

"After accounting for recent updates and other variables, our prediction shows the Astros with a win probability of 61%, while the Rays have 39%."

Rays vs. Astros Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

Sunday's MLB action between the Astros and Rays at Minute Maid Park is scheduled to start at 2:10PM ET.

• Who: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Houston Astros
• Date: Sunday, August 4, 2024
• Time: 2:10PM ET/11:10AM PT
• Venue: Minute Maid Park
• Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster

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

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

Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Sunday's MLB game between the Rays and Astros 10,000 times as part of our MLB predictions coverage.

Our independent predictive model currently gives the Astros a 61% chance of defeating the Rays.

According to our model, the Rays (+1.5) have a 58% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 8.5 runs has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

Pre-Game Probabilities

Last Updated: 4:37PM, Aug 4

Moneyline

Over / Under

Run Line

Rays

Win %

39%

61%

+140

-155

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Astros

Rays TB

+140

Win %

39%

61%

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Astros HOU

-155

Hunter Bigge 0-0, 1.69 ERA

Spencer Arrighetti 4-9, 5.58 ERA

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Rays vs. Astros Odds [8/4/2024]

We have researched 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.

Rays vs. Astros Picks

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

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Conclusion

We predict the Astros, with a 61% win probability, will likely beat the Rays on Sunday.

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