Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Boston Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Tuesday September 6th, 2022.
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Today's Betting Overview - Red Sox vs. Rays
The Red Sox take on the Rays on Tuesday September 6th at Tropicana Field, Tampa Bay. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2022 season.
- Matchup: Boston Red Sox (67-69) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (75-58)
- Date: Tuesday September 6th, 2022
- Time: 6:40 ET
- Venue: Tropicana Field, Tampa Bay
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Boston Red Sox - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Boston Red Sox come into this road contest vs Tampa Bay with a below .500 record (67-69). In the AL East division standings, the team ranks 5th. Heading into play, the Red Sox have won just under half of their 66 road games, sitting at 32-34. The Red Sox will be looking to bounce back after falling to Tampa Bay by a score of 4-3. So far, Boston has won less than half of their series, going just 18-21-5.
Boston pitcher Rich Hill gets the start, looking to pick up another win, as his current record sits at 6-5. Hill will be looking to bring down an ERA of 4.61. Rich Hill has had problems limiting base runners, made evident by a WHIP of 1.30. Currently, opponents have a batting average of .255 against him. Across his previous outings, Hill has a SLG% allowed of .445. In total, he has given up 11 home runs. Heading into the game, he has struck 19.0% of the batters he's faced.
On offense, Boston will look to continue their strong play, as they rank 8th in runs scored, averaging 4.56 runs per game. The Red Sox have enjoyed success at the plate, as their team batting average of .259 ranks 4th. For the season, 36.8% of the team's hits have been in the form of extra bases. So far, the team is the 20th-rated home run hitting team, averaging 0.94 per game. Up to this point, Boston has been one of the MLB's better teams at getting on base, ranking 6th at .320. On average, the team generates walks at a rate of 7.5%.
Tampa Bay Rays - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
At 75-58, the Tampa Bay Rays will host Tampa Bay, currently ranked 2nd in the AL East division. When playing at Tropicana Field, the Rays have been excellent, posting a record of 45-24. Tampa Bay is coming off a winning effort over the Red Sox by a score of 4-3. So far, the team has won 23 out of their first 43 series, 23-17-3.
Tampa Bay pitcher Drew Rasmussen gets the start, looking to pick up another win, as his current record sits at 9-4. So far, Rasmussen has put together an ERA of 2.70 across his 23 outings. Drew Rasmussen has shown the ability to limit base runners, as he has a WHIP of just 1.05. On the season, he has held opposing hitters to a batting average of just .219. Across his previous outings, Rasmussen has a SLG% allowed of .337. In total, he has given up 10 home runs. For the season, Rasmussen has picked up 103 strikeouts on a K rate of 22.0%.
Offensively, Tampa Bay is scoring at a rate near the MLB average, at 4.26 runs per game. So far, the team has struggled late in games, ranking 20th in runs scored in the 8th and 9th innings. This year, the Rays have combined for a team batting average of .242, placing them 17th in the league. This includes batting .234 over their last 3 games. In terms of home runs, Tampa Bay ranks 22nd, averaging .89 home runs per contest. Before today's game, the team has one of the worst barrel rates in the league, at 6.0%. Up to this point, Tampa Bay has been getting on base at a rate of .310, placing them 20th in all of baseball. While their wOBA of .305 is one of the lowest figures in the league.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Red Sox vs. Rays
Today's matchup between Boston and Tampa Bay is predicted to be a close game, as there is no clear cut favorite on the moneyline. The MLB predictive model sees Tampa Bay picking up the win, as they hold the advantage in starting pitching. It is recommended to take the Rays on the moneyline.
Recommended Betting Pick: Rays Moneyline
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