The MLB baseball betting odds board sees a clash between Tampa Bay and Boston on Saturday, with the host Rays trying to win for themselves and reward betting fans who pick them on the moneyline.
It's a pitching duel between Alex Cobb for the Tampa Bay Rays (11-9 on the year) and Rick Porcello for Boston Red Sox (9-17 so far).
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Tampa Bay was a 101 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 8.5.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Red Sox to win this game 5.0-4.0. 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
72-76 Tampa Bay battles the Red Sox, currently with a 84-63 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. 16 in the current MLB power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Boston Red Sox sit at No. 19 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to getting on base, the visiting Boston Red Sox rank No. 6 at 9.12 hits per game. That compares with the Tampa Bay Rays No. 26 ranking in that category.
Defensively, Boston features the No. 4-rated defense on the road, allowing 4.1 runs per game. Tampa Bay, meanwhile, comes in at No. 26 at home, scoring 4.24 runs per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Boston needed extra innings to get the job done against the Rays on Friday as the Red Sox defeated them 13-6 at Tropicana Field.
Next Betting Matchups
Boston at Tampa Bay, Sunday, September 17th