The Boston Red Sox (9-10) and Tampa Bay Rays (8-9) play the rubber match of their three-game series on Wednesday night. First pitch from George M. Steinbrenner Field is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET; the game will be broadcast on NESN and FanDuel Sports Sun.
The Red Sox managed to even up this series on Tuesday night thanks to Alex Bregman’s huge performance, going 5-for-5 with two home runs and four RBI.
Will the Sox keep it going in the Wednesday series finale? Find my Red Sox vs Rays prediction below.
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- Red Sox vs Rays pick: Red Sox Moneyline
My Red Sox vs Rays best bet is on the Red Sox moneyline. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
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Red Sox vs Rays Odds
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Red Sox vs Rays Projected Starting Pitchers
| LHP Sean Newcomb (BOS) | Stat | RHP Zack Littell (TB) |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 | W-L | 0-3 |
| 0.5 | fWAR (FanGraphs) | -0.1 |
| 4.97 / 3.44 | ERA /xERA | 6.88 / 4.56 |
| 2.55 / 4.02 | FIP / xFIP | 5.73 / 3.76 |
| 2.13 | WHIP | 1.24 |
| 12.7% | K-BB% | 15.7% |
| 39.5% | GB% | 39.6% |
| 95 | Stuff+ | 84 |
| 90 | Location+ | 112 |
Alex Kolodziej’s Red Sox vs Rays Preview, Prediction
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As we delve into Wednesday’s matchup between the Red Sox and the Rays, the latest PRO Report update offers intriguing insights, particularly when considering the best way to bet the moneyline.
The Red Sox emerge as a compelling betting option according to our expert dashboard, which synthesizes data from sharp bettors, big money movements, and insights from the Action App’s experts.
Boston’s starting pitcher, Sean Newcomb, takes the mound against Tampa Bay’s Zack Littell.
Littell has had a tough season, marked by an 0-3 record and a 6.88 ERA. StatCast metrics further underscore his struggles, revealing that Littell is allowing opponents to achieve strong hard-hit and barrel rates.
This trend doesn’t bode well against Boston’s potent and aggressive lineup, making the Red Sox an attractive underdog bet.
Boston also draws a Tampa squad tonight down star second baseman Brandon Lowe.
Red Sox vs Rays Prediction, Moneyline Pick
Sharp bets, big money and our top MLB experts are all riding the road side, listed a consensus price of +114 as of Wednesday afternoon.
Check our MLB odds page, though, as some shops are even longer, at +117 (Bet Rivers).
Pick: Red Sox Moneyline
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Red Sox vs Rays Betting Trends
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