The Boston Red Sox battle the visiting Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday in MLB betting odds action at Fenway Park.
For the Boston Red Sox, Drew Pomeranz gets the ball, charged with keeping the Tampa Bay Rays hitters off the base paths. He'll face Matt Andriese, 2-1 on the year.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Boston Red Sox were listed as -162 moneyline favorites earlier in the day at Sportsbook, while odds makers set the Sportsbook total line around 9 earlier at Sportsbook.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 5.7-3.4 win for the Red Sox. 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
19-17 Boston battles the Rays, currently with a 18-21 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Boston vs Tampa Bay injuries news.
The Boston Red Sox vs Tampa Bay Rays odds would favor the Red Sox if the betting lines were set according to our power ranks. Boston is rated No. 8 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Tampa Bay is at No. 13.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Boston Red Sox No. 17 ranked offense (4.53 runs per game) against a Tampa Bay Rays defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 11 at 4.23 runs allowed per game. The Boston Red Sox have been averaging 9.22 hits per game, more than the Tampa Bay Rays have managed so far this season (8.08 hits on average).
Boston owns the No. 9 defense, allowing 4.53 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Tampa Bay's No. 11-rated defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Rays hope to make more contact than they did in their start against C Sale, who struck out 12 batters in 6-3 loss on Saturday at Fenway Park.
Next Betting Matchups
Tampa Bay at Cleveland, Monday, May 15th
Boston at St. Louis, Tuesday, May 16th