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

MLB wagering interest swings to the Tampa Bay Rays vs Boston Red Sox battle on Friday at Fenway Park as the Red Sox try to pick up a win on home turf and reward those moneyline betting.

It's a pitching duel between Drew Pomeranz for the Boston Red Sox (0-0 on the year) and Blake Snell for Tampa Bay Rays (3-1 so far).

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Those betting on the visitors in this one found the Tampa Bay Rays listed as underdogs of 173 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Total bettors saw the number open in the area of 9, check for odds updates at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 5.7-2.4 victory for the Rays. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Tampa Bay Rays vs Boston Red Sox Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

19-5 Boston battles the Rays, currently with a 10-13 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Boston vs Tampa Bay injuries news.

This game puts the Boston Red Sox, most recently No. 1 in Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings, up against the Tampa Bay Rays, who rate a No. 23 in the latest survey.

Statistical Matchup

When it comes to getting on base, the visiting Tampa Bay Rays rank No. 7 at 8.91 hits per game. That compares with the Boston Red Sox No. 2 ranking in that category.

Defensively, Tampa Bay features the No. 25-rated defense on the road, allowing 5.9 runs per game. Boston, meanwhile, comes in at No. 1 at home, scoring 7.56 runs per game.