Boston Red Sox vs Tampa Bay Rays Betting Pick & Prediction for 6/9

MLB game preview

The Boston Red Sox will play against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. The Red Sox have a record of 27-37 and are ranked fifth in the AL East. They are looking to improve after losing their last two games.

The Rays hold the top spot in the AL East with a 38-25 record. They recently won their last game and aim to continue their success at home, where they have a strong 22-9 record. The game will start at 6:40 PM and will be broadcasted on NESN.

Boston Red Sox Team Preview

The Boston Red Sox have had mixed results in recent games. They lost to the Tampa Bay Rays on June 8th, scoring 1 run on 4 hits. Marcelo Mayer was the standout with a solo home run.

Against the New York Yankees on June 7th, the Red Sox fell short with a 6-1 loss. Ranger Suarez pitched well, allowing just 1 earned run over 6 1/3 innings. Ceddanne Rafaela contributed with 2 hits.

Their most recent win came on June 5th against the Yankees, with a 5-3 victory. Willson Contreras led the offense with a home run and 3 RBIs. Sonny Gray managed to secure the win despite allowing 2 home runs.

Red Sox vs Rays Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Boston Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays
  • Venue: Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, FL — Dome
  • Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 6:40 PM
  • Betting Odds: Red Sox Moneyline -109, Rays Moneyline -111

Tampa Bay Rays Team Preview

The Tampa Bay Rays are coming off a win against the Boston Red Sox. They won 3-1 with seven hits and one home run. Yandy Díaz was key with a home run and two RBIs.

In their recent series against the Miami Marlins, the Rays had mixed results. They won one game 6-0 but lost the other two by narrow margins. Drew Rasmussen shined in the win with seven innings and nine strikeouts.

The Rays have been strong in batting this season with a .255 average, ranking third in the league. Their on-base percentage is .332, ranking fourth. However, their slugging percentage is lower at .382, placing them 16th.

BTB Betting Pick

The Red Sox and Rays have close moneyline odds, with the Red Sox at -109 and the Rays at -111. The Red Sox have a higher batting average and on-base percentage, which could give them an edge. Our pick is the Red Sox to win with a projected score of 4-3.

The total for the game is set at 7.5 runs. Both teams have solid pitching, with ERAs ranking in the top 10. Given the pitching strength, we recommend taking the under 7.5 runs, expecting a lower-scoring game.