The Tampa Bay Rays (63-43) and the Houston Astros (58-46) play the 2nd contest of a 3-game series Saturday at Minute Maid Park. First pitch is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. ET (FOX). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rays vs. Astros odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Series tied 2-2
The Rays squared the season series 2-2 with Friday’s 4-3 win behind All-Star LHP Shane McClanahan. Tampa Bay was outhit by an 8-to-6 margin, but the Rays collected 3 extra-base hits, with 2B Brandon Lowe coming up with the big blow in the top of the 1st inning with a 3-run homer.
The Astros have dropped back-to-back games at home and are just 3-5 in the past 8 games at Minute Maid Park. Houston hasn’t lost 3 consecutive games since a 5-game losing streak from June 15-19.