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Tampa Bay Rays vs. Houston Astros
The Houston Astros will be trying to extend a winning streak on Thursday when they take on the Tampa Bay Rays at Daikin Park.
Right hander Shane Baz will take the mound for the Rays to start this game. Baz is 4-3 this season with a 4.94 ERA.
It'll be Ryan Gusto toeing the rubber for the Astros in this contest. Right hander Gusto is 3-2 with a 4.58 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Astros as -122-moneyline favorites versus the Rays, while the game's total opened at 8.
In their last action, Houston was a 5-3 winner on the road against the Athletics. Bettors on Houston at -140 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (8) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
In their last action, Tampa Bay was a 5-0 winner on the road against the Twins. Bettors on Tampa Bay at -125 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
Tampa Bay:
Team record: 28-27 SU
Tampa Bay is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Tampa Bay is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Tampa Bay's last 11 games
Houston:
Team record: 30-25 SU
Current Streak: won 4 straight games.
Houston is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Houston is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Houston's last 5 games
Next up:
Tampa Bay at Houston Friday, May 30