Astros vs Rays Prediction - MLB Picks 4/26/23

Tampa Bay Rays (20-3) vs Houston Astros (12-11)

Game Info: Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 6:40 pm (Tropicana Field)

() () vs Hunter Brown (2-0) (3.09)

Betting Odds: Tampa Bay Rays -105 / Houston Astros -116 --- Over/Under: 8 Click Here for the Latest Odds

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The Houston Astros and Tampa Bay Rays face off on Wednesday in an MLB showdown at Truist Park. The two teams have split the first two games of this series.

Astros Betting Preview

The Astros sit with a 13-11 record overall and the pitching was strong on Tuesday on the way to the victory. Luis Garcia went six innings giving up three hits and zero runs. The Astros are averaging 5.04 runs while their pitching is giving up 3.92 runs per game. The offense is ranked 8th while the pitching is ranked 7th. In this game, the Astros are going to need the pitching to be good. On the mound for the Astros is Hunter Brown who sits with a 2-0 record and an ERA of 3.09. In his last start against the Atlanta Braves he went 4.2 innings giving up seven hits and four runs.

Rays Betting Preview

The Rays sit with a 20-4 record overall and this is a team that looks like a World Series contender. The Rays offense has been elite this season averaging 6.54 runs per game. The pitching has also been lights out and is ranked 2.88 runs per game. The offense is ranked second in the league while the pitching is ranked 1st. Randy Arozarena is having a strong season and he has hit five home runs and driven in 24 RBIs.

Astros vs Rays Trends

Over is 4-0 in Rays last 4 vs. American League West. Over is 5-1-1 in Rays last 7 home games. Over is 8-2-1 in Rays last 11 home games vs. a right-handed starter. Under is 4-1-1 in Astros last 6 Wednesday games. Over is 4-1 in Rays last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. Over is 4-1 in Browns last 5 starts overall.

Shane’s Free Pick

The Rays are going to bounce back here. I don’t trust Hunter Brown and although he has a lower ERA, this is a game where I expect the Rays are going to find success. The Rays are going to score at least five runs, and that will be the difference as they get the job done. Back the Rays.