Best Bets - 5/21/2025

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The Houston Astros (25-23) will face the Tampa Bay Rays (22-26) on Wednesday at 1:10 p.m. EDT in Tampa, Florida.

Starting Pitchers:

• Astros: Hunter Brown (6-2, 1.43 ERA, 0.83 WHIP, 67 strikeouts)

• Rays: Taj Bradley (3-3, 4.80 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 41 strikeouts)

Betting Lines:

• Moneyline: Astros -143, Rays +121

• Over/Under: 8.5 runs

Analysis:

• Astros’ Strengths:

  • The Astros have been solid with a 25-23 record overall, though they have struggled on the road with a 10-14 record. Despite this, their pitching has been strong, with a 2.79 ERA in the last 10 games.

  • Hunter Brown has been one of the league's best pitchers with a 1.43 ERA and 0.83 WHIP. He has been excellent at limiting hits and walks, and his strikeout numbers (67 in 57 innings) further demonstrate his dominance.

  • Isaac Paredes has been a key offensive contributor with 8 home runs, and Jeremy Pena has also been solid, hitting 1 home run and driving in 4 RBIs over the last 10 games.

• Rays’ Strengths:

  • The Rays have struggled overall with a 22-26 record, including a 12-18 record at home. They have a collective .305 on-base percentage, ranking 10th in the AL, but have been inconsistent at the plate.

  • Taj Bradley has a 4.80 ERA and 1.34 WHIP, which indicates he's been prone to allowing baserunners. While his strikeouts are solid (41 in 41 innings), his ERA suggests he’s vulnerable against a team with a solid offense like the Astros.

  • Junior Caminero leads the Rays with 8 home runs, and Chandler Simpson has been hitting well recently, providing a spark for the Rays’ offense.

Betting Recommendations:

• Moneyline: The Astros -143 are favored, and with Hunter Brown’s elite pitching, they are the safer pick. The Rays +121 offer value as underdogs, but with Bradley’s inconsistency and the Astros' solid form, the Astros are likely to prevail.

• Run Line: The Astros -1.5 (-120) looks like a solid option, considering the advantage on the mound with Brown and the Astros' ability to generate offense. The Rays +1.5 could provide some value, but the Astros should cover the spread, especially with their pitching dominance.

• Total: The over/under is set at 8.5 runs. Given both teams' offensive inconsistencies and strong pitching (especially Brown), betting on the under 8.5 runs seems like a reasonable option.

Conclusion: Betting on the Astros to win at -145

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