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Tampa Bay Rays vs Boston Red Sox Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: May 15, 2024 at 7:10 PM ET

Venue: Fenway Park — Boston, Massachusetts

Article updated May 15, 6:14 AM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Tampa Bay Rays and Boston Red Sox will continue their series at Fenway Park on Wednesday with a first pitch set for 7:10 p.m. ET. Taj Bradley will be on the mound for the

Game outlook

The Tampa Bay Rays and Boston Red Sox will continue their series at Fenway Park on Wednesday with a first pitch set for 7:10 p.m. ET. Taj Bradley will be on the mound for the Rays, carrying a 98-64 record with a 1.50 ERA. Tanner Houck will be starting for the Red Sox, boasting a 87-75 record with a 2.24 ERA. Boston is the current betting favorite with a line of -140.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Rays +122 | Red Sox -140

Spread: Rays +1.5 (-168) | Red Sox -1.5 (+148)

Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boston will win straight-up is 58%.

Tampa Bay Rays

Tampa Bay currently sits at .500 after 42 games, holding fourth place in the competitive AL East division. The team ranks in the middle of the pack in various offensive categories such as OBP, OPS, home runs, and RBIs. On the pitching side, the Rays have a 4.40 ERA and a 1.29 WHIP. Tomorrow, Bradley will take the mound after an impressive debut this season. Additionally, Tampa Bay is currently ranked 21st in offense, 24th in defense, and has a power ranking of 19. Despite their current standing, there is potential for the team to make a push towards the top of the division with a strong finish to the spring. Sports betting promos are also available for those interested in wagering on the team's performance.

Boston Red Sox Analysis

The Boston Red Sox are currently facing challenges in scoring runs, ranking lower in offensive categories such as OBP, OPS, home runs, and RBI in the competitive AL East. Despite this, their pitching staff has been strong, with a 2.80 ERA and 1.11 WHIP. On Wednesday night, Houck will be starting for the Red Sox, with a mixed track record against Tampa Bay. The Red Sox have a power ranking of 5 and excel defensively, ranking third in the league for giving up points. In their last three matchups, Tampa Bay won 1-2 against Boston. For more MLB predictions, consider checking out Expert Picks.

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Tampa Bay Rays Favored to Win Outright in Wednesday Night Showdown

I am confident in the Tampa Bay Rays' chances of winning outright in tomorrow's game. Starter Bradley has shown impressive skills in his season debut and during his rehab starts. As a high strikeout pitcher, he has a favorable matchup against the Red Sox, who rank second in the league in strikeouts per game. On the other hand, Houck has struggled against the Rays in his career. Tampa Bay has performed well in night games, boasting solid hitting stats. I believe the Rays have the potential to come out on top in what is expected to be a low-scoring game on Wednesday evening. I recommend taking the Tampa Bay Rays on the moneyline, especially considering the favorable odds.

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Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Tampa Bay Rays+126 → +117Moved
  • Moneyline · Boston Red Sox-141 → -130Moved
  • Spread · Tampa Bay Rays+1.5 (-166) → +1.5 (-175)Moved
  • Spread · Boston Red Sox-1.5 (+145) → -1.5 (+155)Moved
  • Total · Over8.5 (-110) → 8 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under8.5 (-110) → 8 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Tampa Bay Rays
98-64 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Boston Red Sox
87-75 matchup record · 2-8-0 ATS · 1-9-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-05-15T10:14:34.356Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-05-14Tampa Bay Rays 4 · Boston Red Sox 5
  • 2024-05-13Tampa Bay Rays 5 · Boston Red Sox 3
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Tampa Bay Rays defeated Boston Red Sox 4-3

Tampa Bay Rays defeated Boston Red Sox 4-3 on May 15, 2024, a 1-run decision in the series. Tampa Bay Rays' strongest period was the 6th inning, when it outscored its opponent 3-1. Against SportsJaw's recorded Tampa Bay Rays +1.5 (-175) spread, Tampa Bay Rays covered, while the 7 combined runs finished under the recorded total of 8.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • JeffjacksonTotal · Under 8 (-110)Win
  • DawhizMoneyline · Boston Red Sox -140Loss
  • BadmanTotal · Over 8 (-110)Loss
  • BtRunline · Tampa Bay Rays +1.5 (-170)Win
  • CovergirlMoneyline · Tampa Bay Rays +120Win
  • SfdanMoneyline · Tampa Bay Rays +119Win
  • BtTotal · Under 8 (-110)Win
  • HitmanhartMoneyline · Boston Red Sox -136Loss
  • Fisher49Moneyline · Tampa Bay Rays +123Win
  • JamescashiolaMoneyline · Boston Red Sox -136Loss