Are you ready for some baseball betting tips? Today’s game features the Tampa Bay Rays taking on the Boston Red Sox at 7:10 PM EDT. The Rays are the favorite at -139 while the Red Sox are the underdogs at +125. The run total for the game is set at 9.0.
One thing to consider is that the Rays last played two days ago, where they narrowly won against the Cubs 4-3. On the other hand, the Red Sox played yesterday and won against the Reds 8-2, which means they could be tired playing on short rest.
Pitching Matchup
At present, the pitching matchup for this game is Tyler Glasnow for the Rays and Garrett Whitlock for the Red Sox. These two pitchers have different styles and it will be interesting to see which strategy will work better.
Head to Head
The last time these two teams played each other was on April 13, 2023 when the Rays dominated the Red Sox with a score of 9-3. During that game, the Rays were -240 and the total was set at 8.0, which went over by 4.0 runs. This game could go either way, but if history is any indication, the Rays may have the edge.
Win Trends
Let’s take a look at how the Rays and the Red Sox have been doing lately. The Rays have won six out of their last ten games, while the Red Sox have won only three of their last ten games. Based on this trend, it looks like the Rays have the momentum coming into this game.
Total Trends
When it comes to totals, the Rays have gone over in seven of their last ten games, but stayed under in three of their last ten. Meanwhile, the Red Sox have no significant trend, with four of their last ten games going over and six staying under.
Our Pick
Based on analysis and trends, we’re tailing hot Shark player SteveCatfish851 and taking the Tampa Bay Rays at -139. However, if you’re still not sure, you can download the Shark Book app for free and see what other bettors are saying about this matchup. Good luck and happy betting!