The Tampa Bay Rays will face the Boston Red Sox on Friday, Sept. 27, at 7:10 p.m. The game will take place at Fenway Park in Boston and will air on NESN. The Rays enter with a money line of +115, while the Red Sox are at -135. Weather forecast predicts overcast clouds with a high of 75°F.
Rays vs. Red Sox pregame odds (9/27/24)
The Rays are sitting around a –135 to –140 moneyline at most sportsbooks for their upcoming game against the Red Sox. A tight division matchup is projected with not much leeway on the –1.5 run line provided at DraftKings, FanDuel, Caesars, and BetMGM. The over/under sits between 8.0 and 8.5, indicating a competitive game between these two offenses. MLB bettors and fans can compare the odds across different Massachusetts sportsbooks for better betting decisions.
- DraftKings: Rays +114, over/under 8.0
- FanDuel: Rays +110, over/under 8.5
- Caesars: Rays +115, over/under 8.0
- BetMGM: Rays +115, over/under 8.0
MLB odds are subject to change for Red Sox vs. Blue Jays
Rays vs. Red Sox projected starting lineups today
Rays starting lineup
- DH Yandy Díaz (R)
- 2B Brandon Lowe (L)
- 3B Junior Caminero (R)
- 1B Jonathan Aranda (L)
- LF Christopher Morel (R)
- RF Josh Lowe (L)
- C Ben Rortvedt (L)
- CF Jonny DeLuca (R)
- SS Taylor Walls (S)
Red Sox starting lineup
- CF Jarren Duran (L)
- 3B Romy Gonzalez (R)
- LF Tyler O’Neill (R)
- DH Masataka Yoshida (L)
- C Connor Wong (R)
- 1B Triston Casas (L)
- RF Wilyer Abreu (L)
- SS Trevor Story (R)
- 2B Ceddanne Rafaela (R)
Projected lineups and injuries are Sportsdata.io
Rays vs. Red Sox probable starters for Friday
| Starters | W-L | ERA | WHIP | K% | BB% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (TB) Taj Bradley (R) | 7-11 | 4.29 | 1.25 | 26.0 | 8.1 |
| (BOS) Nick Pivetta (R) | 6-11 | 4.21 | 1.14 | 28.2 | 6.0 |
Rays vs. Red Sox Injuries for Sept. 27
Rays
- Wander Franco (SS) – Out indefinitely, personal legal issue.
- Jeffrey Springs (SP) – Out for season, left elbow fatigue.
- Shane McClanahan (SP) – Out for season, Tommy John surgery.
- Pete Fairbanks (RP) – Out for season, right lat strain.
Red Sox
- Kenley Jansen (RP) – Out for season, shoulder soreness.
- Rafael Devers (3B) – Out for season, left shoulder inflammation.
- Rob Refsnyder (LF) – Out for season, right wrist discomfort.
Team standings and stats for today’s game
Tampa Bay Rays team stats
The Tampa Bay Rays currently hold a 78-81 record, placing them fourth in the AL East. Their performance in the last 10 games has been balanced with 5-5, but they are currently on a 3-game losing streak. In their recent game against the Detroit Tigers, the Rays were defeated with a score of 3-1. Bettors should note that Tampa Bay’s batting average stands at .230, while their earned run average (ERA) is 3.82, ranking them 10th in the league.
- Runs per game: 3.7
- Team average: .230
- Team home runs: 146
- Team stolen bases: 178
- Team ERA: 3.82
- Team pitching strikeouts: 1378
Boston Red Sox team stats
The Boston Red Sox have an 80-79 record, positioning them third in the AL East. Their last 10 games have also resulted in 5-5, with their latest game ending in a 1-6 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. For those placing bets, Boston’s batting average is .253, and their ERA is 4.07. The Red Sox are ranked 9th in the league.
- Runs per game: 4.7
- Team average: .253
- Team home runs: 193
- Team stolen bases: 144
- Team ERA: 4.07
- Team pitching strikeouts: 1331
Player Stats for Rays vs. Red Sox
The Rays and Red Sox feature several notable players ahead of their matchup. Taylor Walls and Brandon Lowe have shown strong performances for Tampa Bay, while Jarren Duran and Triston Casas are key players for Boston. Recent news highlights Tyler Alexander’s scoreless five innings for the Rays and no significant updates for the Red Sox. These insights are crucial for MLB betting and understanding the odds for today’s game.
Rays Leaders Ahead of Tonight’s Game
Brandon Lowe and Taylor Walls are key players for the Rays. Lowe has been essential with home runs and RBIs, while Walls has contributed in multiple facets. Tyler Alexander’s recent pitching performance also adds value. Here are the Rays’ leaders ahead of today’s game:
- AVG Leader: Yandy Díaz .282
- HR Leader: Brandon Lowe 21
- RBI Leader: Yandy Díaz 65
- Runs Leader: Christopher Morel 56
- SB Leader: José Caballero 44
Red Sox Leaders Ahead of Tonight’s Game
Jarren Duran is a standout for the Red Sox with his batting average and runs scored. Triston Casas and Masataka Yoshida also contribute significantly. Rafael Devers leads in RBIs, and Tyler O’Neill is the home run leader. Here are the Red Sox’s leaders ahead of today’s game:
- AVG Leader: Jarren Duran .286
- HR Leader: Tyler O’Neill 31
- RBI Leader: Rafael Devers 83
- Runs Leader: Jarren Duran 109
- SB Leader: Jarren Duran 34
