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The Boston Red Sox (-120) visit Tropicana Field to take on the Tampa Bay Rays (+100) on June 9, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 pm in St. Petersburg, FL.
This season, the Red Sox are 27-37 against the spread (ATS), while the Rays are 35-28 ATS.
Red Sox vs Rays Starting Pitchers Today:
- Red Sox starting pitcher: Payton Tolle 3-2, 2.32 ERA
- Rays starting pitcher: Nick Martinez 5-2, 2.31 ERA
Red Sox vs. Rays Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline
| Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
| Red Sox | -1.5 +145 | O 7.5 -125 | -120 |
| Rays | +1.5 -180 | U 7.5 +105 | +100 |
Red Sox vs Rays Prediction for Today’s Game
Based on recent trends the model predicts the Rays will win Tuesday‘s MLB game with 52.0% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.
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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Red Sox players for Tuesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Red Sox Player Prop Bets Today:
- Jarren Duran has hit the Home Runs Over in 4 of his last 8 away games (+21.40 Units / 267% ROI)
- Marcelo Mayer has hit the Singles Over in 14 of his last 20 away games (+10.55 Units / 52% ROI)
- Marcelo Mayer has hit the Hits Over in 16 of his last 20 away games (+9.95 Units / 31% ROI)
- Marcelo Mayer has hit the Total Bases Over in 15 of his last 20 away games (+8.25 Units / 28% ROI)
- Marcelo Mayer has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 14 of his last 20 games (+6.35 Units / 24% ROI)
And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Rays players for Tuesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Rays Player Prop Best Bets Today:
- Junior Caminero has hit the Hits Over in 21 of his last 25 games (+17.25 Units / 33% ROI)
- Junior Caminero has hit the RBIs Under in 13 of his last 15 games (+9.60 Units / 35% ROI)
- Taylor Walls has hit the Walks Over in 6 of his last 8 games at home (+8.45 Units / 106% ROI)
- Jonathan Aranda has hit the Total Bases Over in 15 of his last 25 games (+7.10 Units / 24% ROI)
- Jonathan Aranda has hit the Runs Under in his last 7 games (+7.00 Units / 69% ROI)
Red Sox Best Bets Today:
- The Boston Red Sox have hit the Team Total Under in 28 of their last 45 games (+9.20 Units / 18% ROI)
- The Boston Red Sox have covered the Run Line in 13 of their last 20 away games (+8.40 Units / 29% ROI)
- The Boston Red Sox have hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 20 away games (+6.65 Units / 31% ROI)
- The Boston Red Sox have hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 35 games (+4.40 Units / 11% ROI)
- The Boston Red Sox have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 11 of their last 17 games (+4.15 Units / 19% ROI)
Rays Best Bets Today:
- The Tampa Bay Rays have covered the Run Line in 28 of their last 45 games at home (+16.15 Units / 29% ROI)
- The Tampa Bay Rays have hit the Moneyline in 32 of their last 50 games (+11.95 Units / 19% ROI)
- The Tampa Bay Rays have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 28 of their last 45 games at home (+9.95 Units / 19% ROI)
- The Tampa Bay Rays have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 13 of their last 17 games (+8.75 Units / 42% ROI)
- The Tampa Bay Rays have hit the Team Total Over in 23 of their last 35 games at home (+8.20 Units / 19% ROI)
Red Sox Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this season, the Red Sox are 27-35 against the Run Line (-7.9 Units / -9.85% ROI).
- 27-37 when betting on the Moneyline for -17.9 Units / -22.82% ROI
- 28-33 when betting on the total runs Over for -8.55 Units / -12.12% ROI
- 33-28 when betting on the total runs Under for +1.95 Units / 2.77% ROI
Rays Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this season, the Rays are 35-28 against the Run Line (+9.35 Units / 11.81% ROI).
- 38-25 when betting on the Moneyline for +10.4 Units / 13.66% ROI
- 30-29 when betting on the total runs Over for -2.05 Units / -2.97% ROI
- 29-30 when betting on the total runs Under for -4.5 Units / -6.46% ROI
Rays vs Red Sox Home Run Prop Bets Today
| Yes | |
|---|---|
| Junior Caminero | +310 |
| Willson Contreras | +390 |
| Yandy Diaz | +400 |
| Wilyer Abreu | +425 |
| Jarren Duran | +500 |
Rays vs Red Sox Total Hits Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Ceddanne Rafaela | 0.5 -235 | 0.5 +170 |
| Chandler Simpson | 0.5 -220 | 0.5 +160 |
| Masataka Yoshida | 0.5 -220 | 0.5 +160 |
| Willson Contreras | 0.5 -220 | 0.5 +160 |
| Jarren Duran | 0.5 -220 | 0.5 +160 |
Rays vs Red Sox Strikeout Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Vilade | 0.5 -275 | 0.5 +195 |
| Jarren Duran | 0.5 -275 | 0.5 +195 |
| Willson Contreras | 0.5 -200 | 0.5 +150 |
| Wilyer Abreu | 0.5 -175 | 0.5 +130 |
| Ben Williamson | 0.5 -175 | 0.5 +130 |
Red Sox Keys to the Game vs. the Rays
The Red Sox are just 2-20 (.091) when allowing 5 or more runs this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .207.
The Red Sox are 25-0 (1.000) when leading entering the 8th inning this season — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: .892.
The Red Sox are 26-0 (1.000) when leading entering the 9th inning this season — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: .942.
The Red Sox are just 1-31 (.031) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .108.
Rays Keys to the Game vs. the Red Sox
The Rays are 13-9 (.591) vs the top 10 runs allowed teams this season Today, they face Red Sox (ninth in runs allowed).
The Rays are 8-19 (.296) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .143.
The Rays are 29-2 (.935) when leading entering the 7th inning this season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .857.
The Rays are 31-5 (.861) when allowing 4 or fewer runs this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .725.
Red Sox Hitting Stats & Trends
Red Sox hitters have an OPS of just .916 (457 PA’s) with the pitcher behind in the count this season — lowest in MLB.
The Red Sox are batting .191 on pitches out of the zone this season — tied for 2nd best in MLB.
Red Sox hitters have an OPS of just .668 (1,128 PA’s) at home this season — 4th lowest in MLB.
The Red Sox are batting .185 with two-strikes this season — 3rd best in MLB.
Rays Hitting Stats & Trends
Rays hitters have missed on just 20% of swings this season — best in MLB.
Rays hitters are slugging .275 on pitches out of the zone this season — best in MLB.
Rays hitters have 108 extra-base hits out of 379 total hits (just 28%) against RHP this season — lowest in MLB.
Rays hitters have struck out in just 20% of their PA’s against RHP this season — 2nd best in MLB.
Red Sox Pitching Stats & Trends
Red Sox pitchers have walked 6% of batters when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — 3rd best in MLB.
The Red Sox have allowed 0.91 runs per game (58/64) in late innings this season — 2nd best in MLB.
Red Sox pitchers have induced opposing hitters to ground into just 36 double plays in 445 opportunities (8%) this season — tied for 5th lowest in MLB.
Red Sox pitchers have a strikeout rate of 28% in close and late situations this season — 3rd best in MLB.
Rays Pitching Stats & Trends
Rays pitchers have a first-pitch strike rate of 64% this season — 2nd highest in MLB.
Rays pitchers have walked 6% of batters when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — 2nd best in MLB.
Rays pitchers have walked 8% of batters this season — tied for 5th best in MLB.
Rays pitchers have allowed an average Exit Velocity of 88.2 MPH (1,618 batted balls) this season — 3rd best in MLB.
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