The MLB baseball betting odds board sees a clash between Tampa Bay and Boston on Thursday, with the host Rays trying to win for themselves and reward betting fans who pick them on the moneyline.
Chris Sale, with a record of 0-0 on the season, gets the ball for the Boston Red Sox, while the Tampa Bay Rays trot Chris Archer to the mound in this one. He is 0-0 so far in 2017.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those going with the Tampa Bay Rays in this one found them listed on the odds board as moneyline underdogs of 150 at Sportsbook for Thursday's contest. The betting total was hovering near 7 at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 3.6-2.6 victory for the Red Sox. 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
80-82 Tampa Bay battles the Red Sox, currently with a 94-72 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Tampa Bay vs Boston injuries news.
According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 18-ranked Tampa Bay Rays and the No. 9-rated Boston Red Sox in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Tampa Bay Rays No. 25 ranked offense (4.28 runs per game) against a Boston Red Sox defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 6 at 4.17 runs allowed per game. The Tampa Bay Rays have been averaging 8.27 hits per game, less than the Boston Red Sox have managed so far this season (8.99 hits on average).
Defensively, Boston features the No. 5-rated defense on the road, allowing 4.04 runs per game. Tampa Bay, meanwhile, comes in at No. 25 at home, scoring 4.25 runs per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Boston suffered a 5-4 loss against Houston on Monday, as R Porcello wasn't able to lead his team to victory at Fenway Park.
The Rays didn't allow a single run in their last start, as their staff shut out Baltimore 6-0 on Sunday at Tropicana Field.
- Boston is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
- Boston is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
- Boston is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
- Boston is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games on the road
- Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games
- Tampa Bay is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
- Tampa Bay is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Boston at Tampa Bay, Friday, March 30th
