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2022 MLB Handicapping
(86-74-0) Tampa Bay Rays vs. Boston Red Sox (76-84-0)
Date: Tuesday October 2nd
Time: 07:10 ETPM ET
Venue: Fenway Park Boston
Projected Pitchers: Jeffrey Springs vs. Nathan Eovaldi
MLB Moneyline Odds: Rays -115 Red Sox -105
MLB run line Betting Odds: Rays +1.5, Red Sox -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 8.0
Tampa Bay Rays
Heading into the game, the Tampa Bay Rays have an overall record of 86-74-0. When playing on the road, the team has gone 35-44. In the AL East division, Tampa Bay currently sits 3rd. So far, the team has gone 78-82-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 68.0% of their games. The Rays’ over-under record is 70-78-12.
For Tampa Bay, Jeffrey Springs gets the start with an overall record of 9-4. This includes a strong ERA of 2.45. So far, he is lasting an average of 4.13 innings per outing, as well as 9.59 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 2.04 per 9. In total, Springs has given up 14 home runs.
So far, the Rays bullpen has been one of the most used groups in the league. The team’s relief corps has combined for one of the lower ERA’s in the MLB at 3.27.
So far, the Tampa Bay Rays have been scoring runs at a rate similar to the league average, at 4.14 runs per game. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of 61.0. On offense, the Rays have a team batting average of 0.240, placing them 17th in the league. Tampa Bay’s batting average on balls in play of 0.253 is ranked 14th. On the base paths, the Rays have put pressure on opposing pitchers, ranked 8th in the MLB in steals.
Tampa Bay has struggled in the field, ranking below average in errors committed, at 0.59 per game. Throughout the season, the team has done a good job turning double plays, averaging 0.86 per contest.
Heading into the game, the Boston Red Sox have an overall record of 76-84-0. When playing at home, the team has gone 41-38. In the AL East division, Boston currently sits 5th. So far, the team has gone 82-78-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 53.0% of their games. The Red Sox’s over-under record is 76-76-8.
For Boston, Nathan Eovaldi gets the start with an overall record of 5-3. He comes into the game with an elevated ERA of 3.97. So far, he is lasting an average of 5.48 innings per outing. as well as 8.54 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 1.55 per 9. In total, Eovaldi has given up 21 home runs.
So far, the Red Sox bullpen has been one of the most used groups in the league. This group has one of the highest ERA’s among MLB bullpens at 4.64.
During the season, the Boston Red Sox have performed well on offense, averaging 4.52 runs per game. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of -61.0. The Red Sox come into the game with a strong team batting average of 0.257. Boston combined batting average on balls in play is just 0.226. Placing them below average. With runners on base, the Red Sox are averaging just 0.72 stolen bases per game.
Boston has been strong on defense, ranking 10th in fewest errors at 0.49 per game. The team’s defense is turning double plays below the league average, at just 0.72 per contest.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- Tampa Bay is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games when playing Boston
- Tampa Bay is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Boston
- Boston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
- Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
Tampa Bay Rays vs. Boston Red Sox MLB Prediction:
Heading into this game, the pitching matchup favors the Tampa Bay Rays. In addition to holding the edge in ERA, Jeffrey Springs he has the better WHIP of 1.07 compared to Nathan Eovaldi at 1.25. Springs will be facing a Red Sox offense ranked 3rd in batting average. Eovaldi faces a Rays offense that has a batting average of 0.240 (17th).
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