Lay the Big Number: Red Sox vs. Rays Pick

Boston Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays
Date: Thursday, April 13th, 1:10 ET
Location: Tropicana Field
TV: MLBN
Money Line: BoSox +185/TB -221
Total Line: 8

Betting Preview

Here’s our betting preview for the upcoming MLB clash between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Red Sox on Thursday, April 13th at Tropicana Field. We provide you with a comprehensive analysis, odds, and predictions to help with your handicapping decision or tail our expert based on the projected lineups and listed starting pitchers.

Betting Odds

	ML	RL	Total
	+185	+1.5	O 8 (-116)
	-221	-1.5	U 8 (-105)

Red Sox vs. Rays Projected Lineup

	Batting Order	Position
Enrique Hernández	1	CF
Rafael Devers	2	3B
Justin Turner	3	3B
Masataka Yoshida	4	LF
Rob Refsnyder	5	RF
Alex Verdugo	6	LF
Christian Arroyo	7	2B
Triston Casas	8	1B
Connor Wong	9	C
Corey Kluber	–	SP

	Batting Order	Position
Yandy Díaz	1	1B
Brandon Lowe	2	2B
Wander Franco	3	SS
Randy Arozarena	4	LF
Luke Raley	5	RF
Isaac Paredes	6	3B
Josh Lowe	7	CF
Manuel Margot	8	RF
Francisco Mejía	9	C
Jeffrey Springs	–	SP

Straight Up/Over-Under/ Runline Record

Boston Red Sox: 5-7 SU / OU 8-4 / Runline 5-7
Tampa Bay Rays: 12-0 SU / OU 8-3 / Runline 11-1

If the Red Sox are going to climb out of last place in the AL East, they will need to turn things around with a win over the Rays. Heading into the game, the Red Sox have lost three straight games and stand with an overall record of 5-7. On the road, the Red Sox are 3-3 and 2-4 at home. The team’s overall series record is 2-1.

Boston’s record vs. the runline is just 5-7 despite being favored nine times through 12 games. The team’s over/under record comes in at 8-4 with an average betting line of 8.

The Rays take on the Red Sox in the middle of a 12 game winning streak and are leading the AL East on an overall record of 12-0. So far, they are 3-0 on the road and 9-0 at home. Tampa Bay’s overall series record stands at 3-0.

With an above .500 record against the runline at 11-1, Tampa Bay has been favored in all of their games this season. The team has an over/under record of 8-3, with an average betting line of 8.

Pitching Matchup

The Red Sox will turn to starter Corey Kluber who has an overall record of 0-2. Through two appearances his ERA stands at 6.48 with a K/9 figure of 0.7. So far, he has put together of FIP of 8.40 to go along with an OBP of .368.

After a loss against the Pirates, Corey Kluber is coming off a performance where he gave up one run on three hits over five innings.

With an overall record of 2-0, Jeffrey Springs has made two appearances for Tampa Bay. His current batting average allowed stands at .075, and he has issued four walks with a K/9 of 1.5.

In his last outing, Jeffrey Springs finished with a quality start and picked up the win in a 11-0 victory over the Athletics. Springs gave up zero runs and three hits across seven innings.

Red Sox vs. Rays Offense Outlook

This season, the Red Sox have emerged as one of the top home run hitting teams in baseball, with a total of 16 home runs (8th). In addition, they have maintained an average of 5.7 runs per game, while their collective batting average stands at .244. Their slugging percentage at home is .432 compared to .393 on the road.

Boston Red Sox Top Bats

The Rays have proven to be one of the best home run hitting teams this season, having hit 30 home runs (1st). In terms of overall run production, Tampa Bay is averaging 7.7 runs per game on collective batting average of .286. At home, their slugging perfectage is .566 compared to .586 on the road.

Tampa Bay Rays Team Hitting Stats

Free MLB Pick

Jeffrey Springs has mowed down opponents early on this season. The 6’3″ lefty has only allowed 3 hits over 13 innings. As you probably know, the Rays are 12-0 this season. With a crappy MLB card today, I’m riding the hot hand with TB at -205.