On the evening of August 3, 2024, the Tampa Bay Rays are set to square off against the Houston Astros at Houston’s Minute Maid Park at 7:15 PM under scattered clouds. Zack Littell, who has accumulated an ERA of 4.184 this season, will be pitching for the Rays. Opposing him from the Astros’ side will be Ronel Blanco, who carries a commendable ERA of 2.950.

In the current standings within the 2024 AL East Division, the Rays find themselves in 9th place with a win-loss record of 55-54, reflecting a .500 winning percentage. They have managed 16 wins against 21 losses within their division, placing them 4th, with a recent playing history that includes 5 wins in their last 10 games and a current losing streak of two games. Their performance varies with 30 wins at home and a balanced 25-25 record on the road.

Turning to the AL West, the Houston Astros are placed 7th with a record of 57 wins and 52 losses, marking a .520 winning percentage. The Astros lead their division and have won 5 out of the last 10 games, currently enjoying a winning streak of two. At home, they have posted a 32-24 record, while their road games show 25 wins and 28 losses.

As for the odds, the Rays face a challenging PointSpread of -1.5 and an OverUnder of 8.0, indicating an expectation of moderate scoring. The Rays are considered underdogs with an AwayTeamMoneyLine of 131, whereas the Astros are favored with a HomeTeamMoneyLine of -155. These odds reflect the Astros’ stronger recent performance and the home-field advantage poised potentially to influence the game’s outcome.