MLB wagering interest swings to the Boston Red Sox vs Tampa Bay Rays battle on Wednesday at Tropicana Field as the Rays try to pick up a win on home turf and reward those moneyline betting.
Tampa Bay hands the ball to starter Matt Andriese in this one and he'll try to improve on his 6-4 mark on the year. Boston counters with Rick Porcello, who will try to quiet the fans and the Rays bats at the same time.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had set the Tampa Bay Rays as 145 underdogs on the moneyline for this contest. The over under was hovering near 8 for betting fans hoping to turn a profit on totals at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 5.0-2.1 win for the Red Sox on Wednesday. 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
The Tampa Bay Rays bring a 52-72 record to the battle against the 71-54 Red Sox. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Tampa Bay vs Boston injuries news.
The Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings have the Tampa Bay Rays at No. 4 and the Boston Red Sox at No. 2 heading into this contest.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to getting on base, the visiting Boston Red Sox rank No. 1 at 9.96 hits per game. That compares with the Tampa Bay Rays No. 27 ranking in that category.
Defensively, Boston features the No. 9-rated defense on the road, allowing 4.22 runs per game. Tampa Bay, meanwhile, comes in at No. 26 at home, scoring 3.9 runs per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Red Sox enjoyed a 2-1 victory at the expense of the Rays on Tuesday, with C Buchholz throwing 6.1 innings of 5-hit ball at Tropicana Field.
Next Betting Matchups
Boston at Tampa Bay, Thursday, August 25th