Rays vs Red Sox Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Jul 6

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  • The Red Sox (45-36) are -120 favorites vs the Rays (44-37)
  • Rays starting pitcher: Corey Kluber (3-5), 3.90 ERA
  • Red Sox starting pitcher: Brayan Bello (-), ERA
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The Tampa Bay Rays (+100) visit Fenway Park to take on the Boston Red Sox (-120) on Wednesday, July 6, 2022. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10pm EDT in Boston.

The Red Sox are betting favorites in this MLB matchup, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+155).

The Rays vs Red Sox Over/Under is 9 total runs for the game.

So far this season, the Rays are 44-37 against the spread (ATS), while the Red Sox are 45-36 ATS.

Rays vs. Red Sox Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Rays+1.5 -190O 9 -120+100
Red Sox -1.5 +155U 9 +100-120

Rays vs Red Sox Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Red Sox will win Wednesday‘s matchup with 74.3% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Rays and Red Sox and up-to-date player injuries.


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Best Rays Player Prop Bets Today

We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Rays players for Wednesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

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Best Red Sox Player Prop Best Bets Today

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Red Sox players for Wednesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • Trevor Story has hit the Hits Over in his last 8 games at home (+8.00 Units / 44% ROI)
  • Bobby Dalbec has hit the Singles Over in his last 5 games at home (+7.85 Units / 157% ROI)
  • J.D. Martinez has hit the Hits Under in 11 of his last 14 games at home (+6.40 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Trevor Story has hit the Singles Under in 23 of his last 33 games at home (+5.95 Units / 11% ROI)
  • J.D. Martinez has hit the Total Bases Under in 7 of his last 8 games at home (+5.70 Units / 58% ROI)

Red Sox vs Rays Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Alex Verdugo 0.5 +625 0.5 -1600
J.D. Martinez 0.5 +340 0.5 -600
Jackie Bradley Jr. 0.5 +700 0.5 -2500
Jarren Duran 0.5 +550 0.5 -1400
Rafael Devers 0.5 +250 0.5 -400

Red Sox vs Rays Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Alex Verdugo 0.5 -275 0.5 +185
J.D. Martinez 1.5 +180 1.5 -275
Jackie Bradley Jr. 0.5 -150 0.5 +105
Jarren Duran 1.5 +185 1.5 -275
Rafael Devers 1.5 +170 1.5 -250

Red Sox vs Rays RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Alex Verdugo 0.5 +170 0.5 -250
J.D. Martinez 0.5 +125 0.5 -175
Jackie Bradley Jr. 0.5 +220 0.5 -350
Jarren Duran 0.5 +175 0.5 -250
Rafael Devers 0.5 +115 0.5 -160

Red Sox vs Rays Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Corey Kluber 4.5 +105 4.5 -150
Bello 4.5 +105 4.5 -150
  • The Tampa Bay Rays have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 34 of their last 57 games (+7.15 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Tampa Bay Rays have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Over in 10 of their last 14 games (+5.55 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The Tampa Bay Rays have hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 14 games (+3.70 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Tampa Bay Rays have hit the Moneyline in 4 of their last 5 games (+3.60 Units / 72% ROI)
  • The Tampa Bay Rays have covered the Run Line in 4 of their last 5 games (+2.20 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have hit the Moneyline in 35 of their last 52 games (+14.90 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have covered the Run Line in 28 of their last 47 games (+13.40 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 37 of their last 61 games (+12.10 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Under in 41 of their last 74 games (+7.45 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have hit the Game Total Under in 40 of their last 80 games (+6.85 Units / 8% ROI)

Rays Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Rays have gone 38-43 against the Run Line (-5.3 Units / -5.29% ROI).

  • 44-37 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.2 Units / -2.82% ROI
  • 37-40 when betting on the total runs Over for -6.1 Units / -6.9% ROI
  • 40-37 when betting on the total runs Under for -0.55 Units / -0.61% ROI

Red Sox Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Rays have gone 45-36 against the Run Line (+10.85 Units / 10.77% ROI).

  • 45-36 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.5 Units / 2.38% ROI
  • 32-40 when betting on the total runs Over for -11.25 Units / -12.55% ROI
  • 40-32 when betting on the total runs Under for +5.8 Units / 6.51% ROI

Opponents are hitless in 15 AB’s against Corey Kluber in close and late situations since the start of last season — tied for best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 120 total IP; League Avg: .233 — 100th Percentile.

The last hit on a Corey Kluber changeup was April 22nd. Hitters are 0 for their last 22 in ABs ending on his changeup. — this is the longest active streak among active MLB players.

Corey Kluber has thrown inside pitches 48% of the time (513/1,067) vs left-handed batters since the start of last season — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 120 total IP; League Avg: 31% — 100th Percentile.

Corey Kluber has thrown inside pitches 50% of the time (269/539) vs left-handed batters this season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 39 total IP; League Avg: 32% — 98th Percentile.

Brayan Bello: Red Sox Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

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Rays Keys to the Game vs. the Red Sox

The Rays are 10-6 (.625) when tied entering the 7th inning this season — tied for 7th best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Rays are 3-29 (.094) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — tied for 10th best in MLB; League Avg: .080.

The Rays are 25-17 (.595) at home this season — 7th best in MLB; League Avg: .518.

The Rays are 80-13 (.860) when totaling 10 or more hits since the 2020 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .733.

Red Sox Keys to the Game vs. the Rays

The Red Sox are 7-4 (.636) when tied entering the 7th inning this season — 6th best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Red Sox are 24-19 (.558) on the road this season — 8th best in MLB; League Avg: .482.

The Red Sox are just 40-4 (.909) when leading entering the 8th inning this season — 10th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .920.

The Red Sox are just 0-26 (.000) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .080.

The Rays have scored 1.77 runs per game (424/240) in late innings since the start of last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 1.43.

Rays hitters have grounded into 15 double plays in 304 opportunities (5%) in close and late situations since the start of last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

Rays hitters have 709 strikeouts in 2,954 PA’s (24%) against LHP since the start of last season — 4th highest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Rays hitters have an OPS of just .447 (1,616 PA’s) with two-strikes this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .507.

The Red Sox are batting .277 at home since the start of last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .247.

The Red Sox are batting .269 against LHP this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .245.

Red Sox hitters have an OBP of .356 (1,184 PA’s) when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game since the start of 2020 — best in MLB; League Avg: .325.

The Red Sox have scored first in 70% of their road games this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 53%.

Rays pitchers have walked 134 of 2,186 batters (6%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since the start of last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Rays pitchers have walked 647 of 8,978 batters (7%) since the start of last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

Rays pitchers have walked 41 of 724 batters (6%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Rays pitchers have won 44% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings on the road since the start of last season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 25%.

The Red Sox pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 30% of their games on the road this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 47%.

Red Sox pitchers have allowed opponents to score in three different innings in 33% of their games this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

The Red Sox have won 48% of home games in which their opponents scored first since the start of last season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 36%.

Red Sox pitchers have allowed an average Exit Velocity of 89.8 MPH (1,979 batted balls) this season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 88.7.

Red Sox vs. Rays Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • James Paxton (Red Sox): Elbow, D60
  • Nathan Eovaldi (Red Sox): Back, D15
  • Richard Hill (Red Sox): Knee, D15
  • Garrett Whitlock (Red Sox): Hip, D15
  • Enrique Hernández (Red Sox): Hip, D10
  • Matthew Barnes (Red Sox): Shoulder, D15
  • Christopher Sale (Red Sox): Rib, D60
  • Josh Taylor (Red Sox): Back, D60
  • Jon Chargois (Rays): Oblique, D60
  • Peter Fairbanks (Rays): Lat, D60
  • Michael Zunino (Rays): Shoulder, D10
  • Manuel Margot (Rays): Knee, D60
  • Andrew Kittredge (Rays): Elbow, D60
  • Brendan McKay (Rays): Shoulder, D60
  • Yonny Chirinos (Rays): Elbow, D60
  • Jonathon Feyereisen (Rays): Shoulder, D60
  • Nick Anderson (Rays): Elbow, D60
  • Luis Patiño (Rays): Oblique, D60
  • Brandon Lowe (Rays): Back, D60
  • Tyler Glasnow (Rays): Elbow, D60

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