Rays vs. Astros Betting Preview May 29, 2025
Very lopsided action on the Over 8 for this game. Very few books were moving to the 8.5 early to encourage more action on the Under. This includes some of the recreational books we follow.
PITCHING PROBABLES: Rays: Shane Baz (4-3, 4.94 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 52 strikeouts); Astros: Ryan Gusto (3-2, 4.58 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, 38 strikeouts)
Baz held the Blue Jays to one run in 5 2/3 innings in a win Saturday but allowed five runs in his prior start.
Astros career statistics vs. Baz have only hit one homer in 34 at bats.
Gusto allowed two runs over 4 2/3 innings against the Mariners on Friday. He kept the Rangers scoreless in a relief role.
Six of the last ten in this series have resulted in games staying Under 8.
TOP PERFORMERS: Jeremy Pena leads the Astros with a .297 batting average, and has eight doubles, a triple, seven home runs, 15 walks and 27 RBI. Jose Altuve is 14 for 39 with four home runs and seven RBI over the last 10 games.
Junior Caminero has 10 doubles, 10 home runs and 26 RBI while hitting .249 for the Rays. Brandon Lowe is 14 for 36 with three doubles and four home runs over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Astros: 7-3, .292 batting average, 3.27 ERA, outscored opponents by 17 runs.
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