Astros vs. Rays Game 2: Predictions, odds and picks - August 13, MLB 2024

On Tuesday, the Houston Astros and Tampa Bay Rays will converge for the second game of their three-game fixture at Tropicana Field.

The first game was a lopsided affair. Alex Bregman got things going for Houston with a solo shot in the first inning, and the club did not look back. A two-run single by Yordan Alvarez was followed by a home run by Yanier Diaz. Houston was up 5-0 by the third inning, and went on to win 6-1.

"Alex Bregman is looking to win back-to-back Player of the Week honors" - MLB

Since 2020, the Astros have won fourteen of the 22 games played against the Tampa Bay Rays. Tampa did, however, take two of three in the last series, outscoring Houston by nine runs to four over the series.

Tuesday's game is expected to get underway at approximately 6:50 pm. Yusei Kikuchi will take the mound for the Astros against Rays' right-hander Shane Baz.

Rays vs Astros Baseball Betting Odds

Tuesday 12/8 6:50 pm ET	Money Line	Run Spread	Total Runs
Houston Astros	-135	-1.5 +125	O 7.5 -110
Tampa Bay Rays	+115	+1.5 -155	U 7.5 -110

Where to Watch Rays vs Astros

Viewing options for Tuesday's game will vary by location. Fans tuning in from Houston can catch the game on the Space City Home Network. Conversely, action will be broadcast on Bally Sports Sun.

Moreover, some fans prefer to stream MLB games. Both MLB.TV as well as fubo have emerged as two streaming services preferred by fans.

Rays vs Astros Prediction

Now 12-9 since July 20, only the Oakland Athletics boast a better record over that span of time than the Astros. Moreover, over the past two weeks, the Astros rank within MLB's top tens in everything from runs to hits to home runs to batting average. Driving the success has been several key names.

Over his past five games, Yordan Alvarez has hit an even .500 with 4 home runs and 7 RBIs. Additionally, third baseman Alex Bregman boasts a 1.475 OPS in the past week, which ranks fourth in MLB.

"Yordan Alvarez: .429 AVG (9-for-21), 5 HR, 8 RBI, 1.777 OPS - Alex Bregman: .444 AVG (12-for-27), 3 HR, 6 RBI, 1.389 OPS - Jackson Merrill: .417 AVG (10-for-24), 4 HR, 8 RBI, 1.506 OPS. Your @chevrolet AL and NL Players of the Week!" - MLB

For the Rays, offense has been in a rut of late. The club dealt some of their top stars at the deadline, such as Randy Arozarena and Isaac Paredes. Over the past week of play, the team's 40 runs scored represents the third-lowest in MLB.

Prediction: Astros W, 7-2