Quick Picks with Coach Rick Bowe, MLB Picks, MLB Free Picks, MLB Predictions 5/19/25

Quick Picks with Coach Rick Bowe, MLB Picks, MLB Free Picks, MLB Predictions 5/19/25

HOUSTON @ TAMPA BAY (TB -135, 9)

UNDER 9

Ryan Pepiot gets the start for Tampa Bay and he's had some issues pitching at home this season. Pepiot is 2-5 on the season with a 3.93 ERA. At home, he's 1-4 with a 4.24 ERA. Pepiot has given up 9 homers this season, 8 of them at Steinbrenner Field.

Now, he does face a Houston team that really struggles on the road. Houston ranks 24th in road scoring this season, averaging just 3.52 runs per game away from home. The Rays aren't all that much better at home. Tampa Bay ranks 25th in home scoring, averaging 3.82 runs per game.

The Rays will face Houston lefty Colton Gordon, who makes just his second start of the season. He pitched 4.1 innings in his debut, giving up 3 ER. The Astros went on to beat the Royals 4-3.

Five of the last six Astros games have gone Under the total. Six of the last nine Rays games have done the same. The last 6 straight games between these two teams have cashed on the Under. Over the last 10 games between these two teams, they have averaged a combined 6.7 runs per game.

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