MLB wagering interest swings to the Boston Red Sox vs Tampa Bay Rays battle on Sunday at Tropicana Field as the Rays try to pick up a win on home turf and reward those moneyline betting.
It's a pitching duel between Drew Smyly for the Tampa Bay Rays (2-2 on the year) and Rich Hill for Boston Red Sox (0-0 so far).
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to pick the visiting Boston Red Sox before the first pitch in this match found them as 127 moneyline underdogs earlier today at Sportsbook. They saw the over/under total of 8 earlier at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Red Sox to win this game 6.8-5. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Boston Red Sox vs Tampa Bay Rays Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Tampa Bay (69-72) will face the 67-74 Red Sox in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Tampa Bay vs Boston injuries news.
It's a MLB baseball betting matchup between the No. 15-rated Tampa Bay Rays and the league No. 7-ranked Boston Red Sox, according to the latest MLB power poll here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Tampa Bay Rays No. 27-rated offense, averaging 3.87 runs per game, against a Boston Red Sox defense that ranks No. 26 at 4.82 in runs allowed per game. The Tampa Bay Rays have averaged 8.48 hits per game so far, less than Boston Red Sox batters have averaged on the year (9.32 hits per game).
Tampa Bay owns the No. 9 defense, allowing 3.87 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Boston's No. 26-rated defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Red Sox grabbed a win last time out, defeating M Moore and the Rays 10-4 on Saturday at Tropicana Field.
Next Betting Matchups
Boston at Baltimore, Monday, September 14th
Tampa Bay home to New York, Monday, September 14th