Moneyline Favors Boston Red Sox in MLB Battle with Tampa Bay Rays

Those betting on MLB baseball odds will look to pick a Sportsbook at Fenway Park on Saturday as the host Boston Red Sox battle the Tampa Bay Rays in baseball betting odds action.

The Boston Red Sox will turn to Chris Sale and his 0-1 record as they look for a win in this one, while the Tampa Bay Rays send Jake Odorizzi (1-1) to the hill.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Boston Red Sox were listed as -200 moneyline favorites earlier in the day at Sportsbook, while odds makers set the Sportsbook total line around 8 earlier at Sportsbook.

Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 5.0-4.0 win for the Red Sox. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Tampa Bay Rays vs Boston Red Sox Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Boston Red Sox bring a 5-5 record to the battle against the 6-5 Rays. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Boston vs Tampa Bay injuries news.

The Boston Red Sox vs Tampa Bay Rays odds would favor the Red Sox if the betting lines were set according to our power ranks. Boston is rated No. 11 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Tampa Bay is at No. 24.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Boston Red Sox No. 16-ranked scoring average of 4.4 runs per game, against a Tampa Bay Rays offense rated No. 14 and scoring 4.55 runs per game. The Red Sox have averaged 9.6 hits per game to date this season, more than the Rays hitters have managed (8.55 per nine innings).

Boston owns the No. 21 defense, allowing 4.4 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Tampa Bay's No. 20-rated defense.