Get Houston vs Tampa Bay baseball betting preview, spread and over/under insights for their matchup on June 1.

Preview the June 1 matchup between the Houston Astros and Tampa Bay Rays with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

The scheduled starters are Hunter Brown (7-3) for the Houston Astros, and Taj Bradley (4-4) for the Tampa Bay Rays. Here is everything you need to get ready for Sunday's Astros vs. Rays matchup, including viewing options.

TAMPA — Rays officials — just like fans and media — were impressed with how well Chandler Simpson played and how his speed impacted games during his first six weeks in the majors, especially given his limited Triple-A experience. But they want him to be better — specifically in getting on base more (.315

The Rays optioned rookie Chandler Simpson to Triple-A Durham on Friday to make room on the roster for outfielder Jake Mangum, who was reinstated from the injured list.

The Tampa Bay Rays raised some eyebrows on Friday when they optioned rookie outfielder Chandler Simpson to Triple-A Durham as a means of clearing space on the active roster for fellow outfielder Jake Mangum.