Christopher Morel Player Props: August 2, Rays vs. Astros
Christopher Morel and the Tampa Bay Rays play the Houston Astros, and starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi, on August 2 at 8:10 PM ET at Minute Maid Park. Morel hit a homer in his previous game (going 1-for-4).
Find odds, stats, and more below to make your Christopher Morel player prop bets.
Morel has racked up a team-best 20 home runs and 53 runs batted in. Among hitters in MLB play, Morel ranks 21st in homers and 55th in RBI.
Watch tonight's Rays game on Fubo!Christopher Morel Prop Bets and Odds
- Hits Prop: 0.5 hits (Over odds: -180)
- Home Runs Prop: 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +350)
- RBI Prop: 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +170)
- Runs Prop: 0.5 runs (Over odds: +130)
- Total Bases Prop: 0.5 total bases (Over odds: -180)
- Stolen Bases Prop: 0.5 stolen bases (Over odds: +850)
How to Watch Tampa Bay Rays vs. Houston Astros
- Matchup: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Houston Astros
- Time: 8:10 PM ET
- Date: Friday, August 2, 2024
- TV Channel: SCHN
- Live Stream: Fubo (Watch now!)
Christopher Morel vs. Yusei Kikuchi
Christopher Morel prop bet insights
- In 61 of 105 games this year (58.1%) Morel has recorded a hit, and in 13 of those contests (12.4%) he posted more than one hit.
- He has hit a home run in 18.1% of his games in 2024 (19 of 105), 4.7% of his trips to the dish.
- Morel has scored at least one run in 40 of 105 games this year (38.1%), with two or more runs scored in six of those games (5.7%).
- In 33.3% of his 105 games this season, he has plated a run (35 times). He’s also notched 13 games with multiple RBI in 2024 (12.4%) and plated three or more of his team’s runs in four contests.
- Morel has struck out at least once in 71 of 105 games this season (67.6%), with two or more strikeouts in 31 of them (29.5%).
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Christopher Morel stats against the Astros
| Date | Opp. SP | H/AB | XBH | HR | RBI | R | K/BB | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/24/2024 | Spencer Arrighetti | 1-for-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1/1 | 0 |
| 4/23/2024 | J.P. France | 0-for-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0/2 | 0 |
| 5/17/2023 | J.P. France | 3-for-5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1/1 | 0 |
| 5/16/2023 | Cristian Javier | 1-for-4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3/0 | 0 |
| 5/15/2023 | Framber Valdez | 1-for-5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4/0 | 0 |
Astros starter: Yusei Kikuchi
- Kikuchi takes the hill for the Astros in his 23rd of the season. He is 4-9 with a 4.75 ERA and 130 Ks in 115 2/3 innings pitched.
- The left-hander last pitched for the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday, when he spun 4 2/3 innings versus the Texas Rangers, giving up five earned runs while allowing eight hits.
- Among pitcher who qualify, the 33-year-old currently ranks 62nd in ERA (4.75), 57th in WHIP (1.340), and 12th in K/9 rate (10.1) this year.
- Kikuchi is trying to notch his ninth quality start in this matchup.