Red Sox at Rays 9/23/19 - MLB Betting Picks & Odds
Boston Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays
MLB: 7:10 PM EST
Sep. 23, 2019
TV: NESN
Latest Odds : TB -190 O/U 8.5
The Boston Red Sox conclude a four-game series on the road Monday against American League East rival the Tampa Bay Rays. The Reds Sox were beaten by the Rays on Saturday 5-4 in 11 innings and have lost each of the first two games of the series with Tampa Bay. Boston took the leads in the top of the 11th 4-3 on a Mitch Moreland home run, but could not hold on in the bottom of the 11th.
Tampa Bay’s Nate Lowe blasted a two-run home run in the bottom of the 11th inning that gave the Rays a walk-off win. Tampa Bay moved one game ahead of the Cleveland Indians in the race for the second American League wildcard spot. The win was Tampa Bay’s third straight.
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Rafael Devers leads Boston with a .307 batting average and in hits with 189. J.D. Martinez has the lead in home runs with 35, while Devers leads in RBIs with 112. Boston is averaging .269 at the plate, while opposing hitters are averaging .251. On Monday, the Red Sox will send Jhoulys Chacin to the mound. The right-hander is 3-11 with an ERA of 5.66, 93 Ks and 44 BBs.
Austin Meadows is leading Tampa Bay with a .288 batting average, in home runs with 32 and in RBIs with 88. Tommy Pham leads in hits with 150. Tampa Bay is averaging .255 at the plate, while opponents are averaging .232. On Monday, the Rays will send Blake Snell to the mound. The lefthander is 6-7 with an ERA of 4.19, 140 Ks and 35 BBs.
Recent Betting Trends:
Boston is 1-4 in its last 5
The OVER has cashed in 4 of the Red Sox last 5
Tampa Bay is 7-0 in its last 7 versus American League East opponents
The OVER has cashed in 4 of the Rays last 5
Free Betting Pick: Boston Red Sox +170
Although the Red Sox will not reach the postseason, Boston is not going to make it easy for Tampa Bay as the Rays battle for a wildcard spot in the American League. Boston has won 8 of its last 11 on the road versus an opponent with a winning record at home. Tampa Bay’s Blake Snell has had just one appearance since returning after two months and that was a no decision against the Dodgers. Final Score Prediction, Boston Red Sox win 6-3