Rays at Astros Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for May 29
Its Thursday, May 29 and the Rays (28-27) are in Houston to take on the Astros (30-25).
Shane Baz is slated to take the mound for Tampa Bay against Ryan Gusto for Houston.
The Astros have won four in a row. Last night Lance McCullers Jr. enjoyed his best start of the season allowing three runs over six innings while striking out 12 in Houston's 5-3 win over the Athletics.
The Rays have won seven of their last eight including a 5-0 win yesterday over Minnesota. Drew Rasmussen allowed one hit over six shutout innings to earn his fourth win of the season.
These teams met a little over a week ago and the Rays took two of three in Tampa against the Astros.
Lets dive into today's matchup and find a sweat or two.
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Game details & how to watch Rays at Astros
Date: Thursday, May 29, 2025
Time: 8:10PM EST
Site: Minute Maid Park
City: Houston, TX
Network/Streaming: FDSNSUN, SCHN
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Odds for the Rays at the Astros
The latest odds as of Thursday:
Moneyline: Rays (-104), Astros (-116)
Spread: Astros 1.5
Total: 8.0 runs
Probable starting pitchers for Rays at Astros
Pitching matchup for May 29, 2025: Shane Baz vs. Ryan Gusto
Rays: Shane Baz (4-3, 4.94 ERA)
Last outing: 5/24 vs. Toronto - 5.2IP, 1ER, 4H, 3BB, 4KsAstros: Ryan Gusto (3-2, 4.59 ERA)
Last outing: 5/23 vs. Seattle - 4.1IP, 2ER, 4H, 3BB, 6Ks
Rays: Shane Baz (4-3, 4.94 ERA)
Last outing: 5/24 vs. Toronto - 5.2IP, 1ER, 4H, 3BB, 4Ks
Astros: Ryan Gusto (3-2, 4.59 ERA)
Last outing: 5/23 vs. Seattle - 4.1IP, 2ER, 4H, 3BB, 6Ks
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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Rays at Astros
The Astros have won 8 of their last 10 games at home
Each of the Rays' last 3 road games with the Astros have stayed under the Total
The Rays have covered in 4 of their last 5 games showing a profit of 4.63 units
Jose Altuve was held without a hit last night (0-4) snapping his 5-game hitting streak (12-21)
Cam Smith is riding a 6-game hitting streak (9-23)
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Expert picks & predictions for tonight's game between the Rays and the Astros
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Thursday's game between the Rays and the Astros:
Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Houston Astros on the Moneyline.
Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Tampa Bay Rays at +1.5.
Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the over on the Game Total of 8.0.
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