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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
The Tampa Bay Rays and Boston Red Sox are scheduled to meet in MLB action at Tropicana Field on Tuesday, starting at 6:50PM ET.
The Rays will have Shane Baz (2-3, 3.28 ERA) as their starting pitcher, while the Red Sox are going with Nick Pivetta (5-10, 4.24 ERA).
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven MLB model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Red Sox as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Our team has analyzed the latest data and conducted 10,000 simulations for Tuesday's Red Sox-Rays game," said Dimers' Chief Content Officer, Nick Slade.
"By incorporating recent updates and various factors, our prediction shows the Red Sox with a win probability of 51%, compared to 49% for the Rays."
Red Sox vs. Rays Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Tuesday's MLB matchup between the Rays and Red Sox at Tropicana Field is scheduled to start at 6:50PM ET.
- Who: Boston Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays
- Date: Tuesday, September 17, 2024
- Time: 6:50PM ET/3:50PM PT
- Venue: Tropicana Field
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- Merchandise: Buy Rays and Red Sox gear at Fanatics
- Live Stream: Watch the game on FuboTV
Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Tuesday's Red Sox vs. Rays matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Rays vs. Red Sox picks, be sure to check out the latest MLB predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
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Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Tuesday's MLB matchup between the Red Sox and Rays 10,000 times as part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Red Sox a 51% chance of defeating the Rays.
According to our model, the Rays (+1.5) have a 63% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 8 runs has a 52% chance of going over.
Pre-Game Probabilities
Last Updated: 10:35PM, Sep 17
Moneyline
Over / Under
Run Line
Nick Pivetta 5-10, 4.25 ERA
Shane Baz 2-3, 3.28 ERA
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Red Sox vs. Rays Odds [9/17/2024]
We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Red Sox | Rays |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | -1.5 (+135) | +1.5 (-155) |
| Moneyline | -130 | +114 |
| Total | o8 (-104) | u8 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Red Sox vs. Rays Picks
Our model's biggest edge in today's Red Sox vs. Rays matchup is on the moneyline.
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Conclusion
We predict the Red Sox, with a 51% win probability, will likely beat the Rays on Tuesday.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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