Astros vs. Rays: Betting Preview for August 4

Published 12:30 am Sunday, August 4, 2024

On Sunday, August 4 at 2:10 PM ET, Yordan Alvarez and the Houston Astros (57-53) host Yandy Diaz and the Tampa Bay Rays (56-54) in the series rubber match at Minute Maid Park.

At -159, the Astros are listed as the moneyline favorites in this matchup versus the Rays (+135). The total for this game is 8.5. The odds to hit the over are -110, while the odds are -110 to go under.

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Astros vs. Rays Game Info

  • Date: Sunday, August 4, 2024
  • Time: 2:10 PM ET
  • Location: Houston, Texas
  • Venue: Minute Maid Park
  • TV Channel: SCHN
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Astros -159
  • Moneyline Underdog: Rays +135
  • Over/Under: 8.5 runs (Over: -110, Under: -110)

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Astros Probable Starting Pitcher

  • The Astros are sending Spencer Arrighetti (4-9) to make his 20th start of the season. He is 4-9 with a 5.58 ERA and 104 strikeouts in 92 2/3 innings pitched.
  • In his most recent appearance on Sunday, the right-hander tossed six innings against the Los Angeles Dodgers, giving up three earned runs while surrendering four hits.
  • Arrighetti has recorded four quality starts this season.
  • Arrighetti will aim to last five or more innings for his fifth straight appearance. He’s averaging 4.8 frames per outing.
  • He has made two appearances this season in which he did not give up an earned run.

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Astros Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Astros rank 15th in MLB play with 124 total home runs.
  • Houston ranks ninth in baseball, slugging .416.
  • The Astros’ .260 batting average is third-best in the majors.
  • Houston has the No. 13 offense in baseball, scoring 4.6 runs per game (506 total runs).
  • The Astros rank 10th in MLB with a .319 on-base percentage.
  • Astros batters strike out 7.1 times per game, the third-fewest strikeouts in MLB.
  • Houston has a 4.03 team ERA that ranks 14th among all MLB pitching staffs.
  • The 9.1 strikeouts per nine innings compiled by Houston’s pitching staff ranks third in MLB.
  • Pitchers for the Astros combine for the 21st-ranked WHIP in the majors (1.300).

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