Red Sox vs. Rays: MLB Prediction & Analysis
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Red Sox | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0 |
Rays | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
- Red Sox
- Rays
| No. | Player | Pos | AB | R | H | RBI | HR | BB | SO | AVG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | R. Anthony | LF | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .400 | 1.400 |
| 2 | N. Sogard | 1B | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | 0.000 |
| 3 | M. Gasper | DH | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | 1.000 |
| 4 | W. Abreu | RF | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | 0.000 |
| 5 | T. Story | SS | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .333 | 0.833 |
| 6 | C. Durbin | 3B | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .667 | 1.417 |
| 7 | I. Kiner-Falefa | 2B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | 0.000 |
| 8 | N. Eaton | CF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .333 | 0.833 |
| 9 | C. Wong | C | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .250 | 0.500 |
| No. | Player | Pos | AB | R | H | RBI | HR | BB | SO | AVG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Y. Díaz | DH | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .000 | 0.400 |
| 2 | J. Aranda | 1B | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .200 | 0.600 |
| 3 | R. Palacios | PR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.000 |
| 4 | R. Vilade | 2B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .250 | 0.650 |
| 5 | C. Simpson | LF | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.000 |
| 6 | J. DeLuca | CF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | 0.000 |
| 7 | L. Hicks | C | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 0.500 |
| 8 | V. Mesa | RF | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .333 | 0.833 |
| 9 | J. Mateo | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | 0.000 |
Red Sox vs. Rays: Detailed Breakdown
Matchup overview: MLB Friday
- Teams: Boston Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays
- Date: Friday, September 18, 2026
- Time: 7:10PM ET
- Venue: Tropicana Field
Current betting odds
- Spread: Red Sox (+1.5, -174), Rays (-1.5, +170)
- Moneyline: Red Sox +125, Rays -127
- Total (Over/Under): 6.5 runs (-127/+127)
Dimers’ win probabilities
- Red Sox: 47.0%
- Rays: 53.0%
Dimers' predictive MLB model, renowned for its accuracy, assesses each team's chances by simulating the outcome of the game 10,000 times. This method provides a precise and unbiased view.
Our Prediction: Who Wins?
After extensive simulations, our model gives the Red Sox a win probability of 47.0%, while the Rays have a win probability of 53.0%.
Summary
According to our analysis, the Rays are more likely to beat the Red Sox in the MLB game at Tropicana Field on Friday. Discover the best run line, over/under and moneyline odds, picks and probabilities for the game on this page.
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