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Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Houston Astros vs. Tampa Bay Rays, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Monday September 19th, 2022.
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Today's Betting Overview - Astros vs. Rays
The Astros take on the Rays on Monday September 19th at Tropicana Field, Tampa Bay. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2022 season.
- Matchup: Houston Astros (95-51) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (81-64)
- Date: Monday September 19th, 2022
- Time: 6:40 ET
- Venue: Tropicana Field, Tampa Bay
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Houston Astros - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Astros get set to take on the Tampa Bay Rays, with an overall record of 95-51, placing them 1st in the AL West division. Through 74 road contests, the Astros come in with a mark of 46-28. In their last game, the Astros picked up a 11-2 win over Oakland. So far, Houston has won 31 out of their first 48 series, 31-13-4.
For Houston, Luis Garcia gets the start, currently holding a record of 12-8. With an ERA of 3.98, Garcia has had his struggles on the mound. In his outings, opposing batters are hitting .228 against the right-hander. Per 9 innings, Garcia is giving up an average of 1.41 home runs, well above the MLB average. In his previous outings, Garcia has struck out 3.4 batters for every issued walk. This includes averaging 5.72 K's per game.
On offense, Houston will look to continue their strong play, as they rank 8th in runs scored, averaging 4.53 runs per game. So far, the team's offense has struggled to score late, ranking 26th in runs scored in the 8th and 9th innings. The Astros combined batting average currently sits at .246, placing them 13th in the league. Over their last three games, the team is hitting .314. The team's lineup is hitting for power at an above-average rate, averaging 1.34 home runs per game (5th). To date, the team's barrel rate of 8.2% ranks near the top of the league. Up to this point, Houston has been one of the MLB's better teams at getting on base, ranking 6th at .320. While the team's wOBA is one of the best in the league at .325.
Tampa Bay Rays - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
At 81-64, the Tampa Bay Rays will host Tampa Bay, currently ranked 3rd in the AL East division. So far, Tampa Bay has been tough at home, putting together a mark of 49-25. Tampa Bay is hoping to add on another win, as they are coming off a 5-3 win over the Rangers. The team's overall series record is above .500, sitting at 24-19-3.
For Tampa Bay, Drew Rasmussen gets the start, currently holding a record of 10-5. Rasmussen boasts an outstanding ERA of 2.77. Currently, opponents are batting just .226 against the right-hander. Per 9 innings pitched, Rasmussen is averaging just 0.79 home runs allowed. For the season, Drew Rasmussen has a K/BB ratio of 4.07. This has come on a strikeout percentage of 22.0%.
Offensively, Tampa Bay is scoring at a rate near the MLB average, at 4.23 runs per game. So far, the team has struggled late in games, ranking 22nd in runs scored in the 8th and 9th innings. Through 145 games, the Rays have the 14th ranked batting average at .243. On average, the team is coming up with 8.16 hits per game. On average, the team has hit just .88 home runs per game, placing them 24th in the league. In terms of exit velocity, the team ranks near the top of the league. Throughout the season, Tampa Bay is ranked 20th in OBP (.311). While their current wOBA of .305 is similar to the league average.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Astros vs. Rays
Today's matchup between Houston and Tampa Bay is predicted to be a close game, as there is no clear cut favorite on the moneyline. The MLB predictive model has Houston picking up the win over the Rays, led by a strong performance at the plate. Grab the Astros on the moneyline.
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