The Boston Red Sox get a visit from the Tampa Bay Rays in MLB baseball betting action on Tuesday, with the home side looking to send the visitors to the showers with a loss.
Boston hands the ball to starter Henry Owens in this one and he'll try to improve on his 3-2 mark on the year. Tampa Bay counters with Matt Moore, who will try to quiet the fans and the Red Sox bats at the same time.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those going with the Boston Red Sox in this one found them listed on the odds board as moneyline favorites of -137 at Sportsbook for Tuesday's contest. The betting total was hovering near 9 at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Red Sox to win this game 5.7-4.4. 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
Boston (72-77) will face the 72-78 Rays in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Boston vs Tampa Bay injuries news.
The MLB Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Boston Red Sox rated this week at No. 5 and the Tampa Bay Rays sitting at No. 11.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Boston Red Sox No. 3 ranked offense (4.68 runs per game) against a Tampa Bay Rays defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 8 at 3.97 runs allowed per game. The Boston Red Sox have been averaging 9.37 hits per game, more than the Tampa Bay Rays have managed so far this season (8.5 hits on average).
Tampa Bay brings the No. 8-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Red Sox's No. 26-ranked defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Tampa Bay looks to rebound from a loss to the Red Sox, who beat them 8-7 on Monday behind a start from Eduardo Rodriguez at Fenway Park.
Next Betting Matchups
Tampa Bay at Boston, Wednesday, September 23rd