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Red Sox Favored to Win Against Rays in Saturday Showdown, Betting Line Opens at -120

The Boston Red Sox are set to take on the Tampa Bay Rays in the continuation of their home series this Saturday at 4:10 PM Eastern. With the last four games split evenly between the two teams, both are looking to finish the season strong despite their postseason hopes already being out of reach. Shane Baz will be on the mound for the Rays with a 3.07 ERA, while Kutter Crawford will start for the Red Sox with a 4.2 ERA. Boston opens as the betting favorite at -120, with the current line set at Boston -119. It will be an exciting matchup to watch unfold.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rays +105 | Red Sox -119
• Spread: Rays +1.5 (-205) | Red Sox -1.5 (+175)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Boston will win straight-up is 54%.

Tampa Bay vs Boston Stats

Tampa Bay Rays

RHP Shane Baz will be starting for Tampa Bay on Saturday, looking to build on his recent strong performances. He holds a 3-3 record with a 3.07 ERA this season, performing better on the road and in daytime games. Despite his success, he has given up a few home runs in September. The Rays' offense has struggled this season, ranking near the bottom in batting average and home runs. They have been more successful on the road and have had trouble scoring runs in daytime games. Overall, the team is ranked 29th in offense, 11th in defense, and has a record of 79-81.

Boston Red Sox Analysis

On Saturday, RHP Kutter Crawford will be starting for the Red Sox against the Rays. Crawford has struggled in his last three outings against the Rays, with his most recent start resulting in four runs allowed over six innings. Despite holding a 9-15 record and a 4.17 ERA this season, Crawford has performed better at home. However, he has been prone to giving up home runs, especially in September. Boston's offense has been averaging 4.66 runs per game and ranks 9th in the league. They have been hitting well at home and in afternoon games, but their performance has dipped in September. The Red Sox have a power ranking of 13 and are ranked 8th in offense, but their defense is struggling at 23rd. In their last three matchups, Tampa Bay went 1-2 against Boston.

Boston Shows Strong Offensive Advantage Over Tampa Bay: Consider Betting on the Red Sox Money Line

Recently, Crawford has shown a decline in performance, but he has consistently delivered impressive performances while playing at home and in daytime games this season. On the other hand, Baz has shown vulnerability and a high rate of allowing home runs across various game splits. The Boston team has demonstrated a strong ability to hit the ball, leading the league in hits for extra bases. In contrast, Tampa Bay ranks in the bottom five in strikeout rate, struggling to maintain plate discipline and often leaving runners stranded. Based on these factors, a recommendation to consider betting on the Boston Money Line (ML) may be warranted.

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