Houston Astros vs. Tampa Bay Rays

Quick read:

I'm backing the Astros on the moneyline because their bats are a runaway train, and the Rays' staff looks more like a lazy river waiting for a splash.

Houston's lineup has already amassed 1,200 hits and 193 home runs this season, a firepower that dwarfs Tampa Bay's 665 runs while the Rays have only surrendered 607 runs – a gap the Astros' slugging can exploit.

The only hitch is the Rays' respectable run‑prevention; they could keep the game tighter than a sardine can, so you’ll want the odds to be generous enough to make that risk worthwhile.