Rays vs. Red Sox Prediction
American League East rivals will square off for a matinee matchup on Monday afternoon when the Red Sox host the Rays at 4:05 p.m. ET. Will Boston cash as a home underdog or is there a better bet on the board?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
915 Tampa Bay Rays (-170) at 916 Boston Red Sox (+145); o/u 9
4:05 p.m. ET, Monday, June 5, 2023
Fenway Park, Boston, MA
Rays vs. Red Sox Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our MLB Public Betting Page shows that 67% of bets are on the Rays’ moneyline. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
Tampa Bay Rays DFS SPIN
Rays manager Kevin Cash told reporters after Sunday’s game that Brandon Lowe is actually dealing with a back issue — not lower left leg discomfort as had been previously reported. What is not yet known, is the severity of the issue — or how long it could potentially sideline the hard-hitting second baseman. Fantasy managers should be sure to have a contingency option available for next week in the event that Lowe may miss some time.
Boston Red Sox DFS SPIN
Alex Verdugo went 3-for-4 with two runs scored in a loss to the Rays on Sunday. Alex Verdugo doubled to start off the bottom of the first inning but was left stranded. He doubled again in the third inning and scampered home on a Masataka Yoshida single to right field. Verdugo roped a triple in the fifth inning before coming home on a Rafael Devers sacrifice fly. The 27-year-old is hitting .296/.367/.466 with five homers and 41 runs scored as the Red Sox leadoff hitter.
Rays vs. Red Sox MLB Betting Trends
Rays are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings in Boston
Rays are 6-1 in the last 7 meetings
Rays are 2-5 in their last 7 road games
Rays are 42-19 in their last 61 overall
Rays vs. Red Sox MLB BETTING PREDICTION
The over is 20-9-1 in the last 30 meetings between these two teams at Fenway Park and is 4-1 in their last five meetings between these two teams overall. The over is also 10-2 in the Rays’ last 12 games following a win, is 14-3 in their last 17 games versus a team with a winning record and is 9-2 in their last 11 games versus American League East rivals. On the other side, the over is 7-2-1 in the Red Sox’ last 10 games when playing the first game of a series, is 14-4 in their last 18 divisional games and is 12-4 in their last 16 home games.
MLB BETTING PREDICTION: RAYS/RED SOX OVER 9