Rays at Astros prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for May 30
Its Friday, May 30 and the Rays (29-27) are in Houston to take on the Astros (30-26).
Ryan Pepiot is slated to take the mound for Tampa Bay against Framber Valdez for Houston.
The series opened last night with the Rays ripping the Astros 13-3. Junior Caminero went 3-6 including a home run and a double and drove in a season-high six runs to lead the assault against seven Houston hurlers.
Lets dive into tonight's matchup and find a sweat or two.
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Game details & how to watch Rays at Astros
Date: Friday, May 30, 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 Friday:
Moneyline: Rays (+139), Astros (-165)
Spread: Astros -1.5
Total: 7.0 runs
Probable starting pitchers for Rays at Astros
Pitching matchup for May 30, 2025: Ryan Pepiot vs. Framber Valdez
Rays: Ryan Pepiot (3-5, 3.55 ERA)
Last outing: 5/25 vs. Toronto - 7IP, 0ER, 3H, 1BB, 5KsAstros: Framber Valdez (4-4, 3.39 ERA)
Last outing: 5/24 vs. Seattle - 6IP, 1ER, 4H, 4BB, 5Ks
Rays: Ryan Pepiot (3-5, 3.55 ERA)
Last outing: 5/25 vs. Toronto - 7IP, 0ER, 3H, 1BB, 5Ks
Astros: Framber Valdez (4-4, 3.39 ERA)
Last outing: 5/24 vs. Seattle - 6IP, 1ER, 4H, 4BB, 5Ks
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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Rays at Astros
The Astros have won their last 4 games with Framber Valdez as the starting pitcher
The Astros' last 3 home games with Framber Valdez as their starting pitcher have gone under the Total
The Rays have covered in 4 of their last 5 games showing a profit of 3.33 units
Rookie Cam Smith is riding a 7-game hitting streak (11-27)
Jose Altuve has hits in 6 of his last 7 games (13-28)
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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 Friday'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 Houston Astros -1.5.
Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 7.0.
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