The Tampa Bay Rays will try to be nasty hosts on Saturday when the Boston Red Sox pay a visit to Tropicana Field.
Boston puts its faith in starter Rick Porcello to earn a win and boost his personal mark of 0-0. Getting the ball for the Tampa Bay Rays is Andrew Kittredge, who owns a 0-0 record on the season with a 0.00 ERA.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 4.0-2.0 victory 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
1-1 Tampa Bay battles the Red Sox, currently with a 1-1 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Tampa Bay vs Boston injuries news.
The Tampa Bay Rays sit at No. 18 in the current MLB power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Boston Red Sox sit at No. 9 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Tampa Bay Rays No. 18-rated offense, averaging 3 runs per game, against a Boston Red Sox defense that ranks No. 13 at 3 in runs allowed per game. The Tampa Bay Rays have averaged 4 hits per game so far, less than Boston Red Sox batters have averaged on the year (7.5 hits per game).
Tampa Bay owns the No. 10 defense, allowing 3 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Boston's No. 13-rated defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Red Sox didn't allow a single run in their last start, as their staff shut out Tampa Bay 1-0 on Friday at Tropicana Field.
- Boston is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
- Boston is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games
- Boston is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
- Tampa Bay is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
- Tampa Bay is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games
- Tampa Bay is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Boston at Tampa Bay, Sunday, April 1st
