Astros vs. Rays: Game 2 predictions, odds, and picks - August 3, MLB 2024

On Saturday, the visiting Tampa Bay Rays will play the second game of a three-game set against the Houston Astros. On Friday, it was Houston who emerged victorious.

Dylan Carlson homered for the Rays in the first, putting Tampa up 2-0 early. However, the Astros would strike back with an RBI single and sac-fly before Yanier Diaz put Houston ahead with an RBI double in the seventh.

"3-2 STROS!!" - Houston Astros

With the win, the Astros tied the Seattle Mariners and now remain atop the AL West standings in joint first. For the Rays, their second straight loss keeps them considerably back of a postseason berth.

Saturday's game is expected to take place at 6:15 pm CDT from Minute Maid Park in Houston. Ronel Blanco is starting for the Astros, while Zack Litell is expected to start for Tampa.

Rays vs Astros Baseball Betting Odds

Below are the odds for the game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Houston Astros.

Saturday 3/8 6:15 pm	Money Line	Run Spread	Total Runs
Tampa Bay Rays	+130	+1.5 -175	U 8 -105
Houston Astros	-155	-1.5 +145	0 8 -115

Where to Watch Rays vs Astros

Viewing options for the second game of the series between the Rays and Astros will vary by location. For fans based in the Houston area, the action will be available on the Space City Home Network. Conversely, fans in Tampa can tune into Bally Sports Florida.

Moreover, fans of all stripes have increasingly been turning to streaming options. Among the most popular platforms are MLB.TV and Fubo.

"The #Astros are able to win a close one vs the Rays, 3-2 & stay on top of the division tonight. Josh Hader picks up his 22nd consecutive save, which is the 2nd most in Astros history. Pressly found a way. Kikuchi great in his debut! 57-52" - Maanav Gupta

Rays vs Astros: Prediction

This season, the Tampa Bay Rays rank 28th in runs scored, ahead of only the Marlins and Chicago White Sox. However, over the past two weeks, only the Padres have allowed fewer earned runs.

Houston remains in the middle of the road in most categories. After the end of this series between the two clubs, it will only be eight days before the Astros and Rays re-convene for another set than Tampa

However, Houston has performed better against Tampa than vice versa in recent series and has one of their best arms in Ronel Blanco. Considering these factors, a win for the Houston Astros is the most likely outcome to be expected.

Prediction: Astros W, 7-3