Boston Red Sox vs Tampa Bay Rays Betting Odds Preview and Pick

The Tampa Bay Rays will try to be nasty hosts on Friday when the Boston Red Sox pay a visit to Tropicana Field.

David Price gets the ball in front of a hostile crowd for the Boston Red Sox on Friday; he's 0-0 on the season. The Tampa Bay Rays, meanwhile, will counter with Blake Snell, who will be looking to improve on his 0-0 mark.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Tampa Bay was a 147 moneyline underdogs earlier in the day at Sportsbook, based on the starting pitcher matchup. That pairing made odds makers at Sportsbook pick an Sportsbook over under number of 7.5.

Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 2.8-1.4 win for the Rays. 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 sport a record of 1-0 heading into this matchup, while the Boston Red Sox sit at 0-1 on the season 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

When it comes to getting on base, the visiting Boston Red Sox rank No. 15 at 8 hits per game. That compares with the Tampa Bay Rays No. 25 ranking in that category.

Boston brings the No. 19-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Rays's No. 12-ranked defense.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Boston didn't get the job done in their last match, falling 6-4 to Tampa Bay on Thursday at Tropicana Field.

Betting Trends
  • Boston is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
  • The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games
  • Boston is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
  • Boston is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games on the road
  • Tampa Bay is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
  • Tampa Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
  • The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games
  • Tampa Bay is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home

Next Betting Matchups

Boston at Tampa Bay, Saturday, March 31st

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