Tampa Bay Rays vs Boston Red Sox Betting Picks & Predictions
The Boston Red Sox are set to take on the Tampa Bay Rays in the continuation of their home series this Saturday at 4:10 PM Eastern. With the last four games split evenly
Game outlook
The Boston Red Sox are set to take on the Tampa Bay Rays in the continuation of their home series this Saturday at 4:10 PM Eastern. With the last four games split evenly between the two teams, both are looking to finish the season strong despite their postseason hopes already being out of reach. Shane Baz will be on the mound for the Rays with a 3.07 ERA, while Kutter Crawford will start for the Red Sox with a 4.2 ERA. Boston opens as the betting favorite at -120, with the current line set at Boston -119. It will be an exciting matchup to watch unfold.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Rays +105 | Red Sox -119
Spread: Rays +1.5 (-205) | Red Sox -1.5 (+175)
Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boston will win straight-up is 54%.
Tampa Bay Rays
RHP Shane Baz will be starting for Tampa Bay on Saturday, looking to build on his recent strong performances. He holds a 3-3 record with a 3.07 ERA this season, performing better on the road and in daytime games. Despite his success, he has given up a few home runs in September. The Rays' offense has struggled this season, ranking near the bottom in batting average and home runs. They have been more successful on the road and have had trouble scoring runs in daytime games. Overall, the team is ranked 29th in offense, 11th in defense, and has a record of 79-81.