Tampa Bay Rays vs Boston Red Sox Betting Pick & Prediction for 5/9

MLB game preview

The Tampa Bay Rays are set to play against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. The Rays have a strong season record of 25-13, putting them second in the AL East. They aim to bounce back from their recent loss.

The Red Sox hold a 17-22 record, placing them fourth in the division. They are coming off a win and hope to keep the momentum going. The game will take place on a cool day with light rain and a light breeze.

Tampa Bay Rays Team Preview

The Tampa Bay Rays have been on a strong run recently, winning four of their last five games. Their latest game was a close one against the Boston Red Sox, where they lost 2-0. In that game, the Rays struggled to get hits, managing only four hits with no extra-base hits or home runs.

In terms of batting, the Rays have a batting average of .254, ranking them 5th in the league. They have shown speed on the bases with 40 stolen bases, placing them 2nd. Their slugging percentage, however, is ranked 22nd at .373, indicating room for improvement in power hitting.

The Rays’ pitching staff has been effective, with a team ERA of 3.53, placing them 5th. They also rank 3rd in batting average against at .218, showing their ability to limit opposing hitters. Nick Martinez, the probable starting pitcher for their next game, has been impressive this season with a 1.71 ERA and a 3-1 record.

Rays vs Red Sox Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Boston Red Sox
  • Venue: Fenway Park in Boston, MA
  • Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Rays Moneyline +125, Red Sox Moneyline -151

Boston Red Sox Team Preview

The Boston Red Sox recently showed strong performances in their games. They secured a win against the Tampa Bay Rays with a score of 2-0 on May 8th. Connelly Early pitched for seven innings and did not allow any runs.

The team’s batting has been a bit inconsistent. They have a batting average of .234, which places them 13th in the league. However, their slugging percentage is ranked 27th, indicating room for improvement.

On the pitching side, the Red Sox have an ERA of 3.99, ranking them 12th. Payton Tolle is set to start in the next game. His season stats include a 2.04 ERA and 23 strikeouts, making him a key player to watch.

BTB Betting Pick

The Red Sox are favored to win with a moneyline of -151. The Rays are at +125. The Red Sox have a better batting average and slugging percentage. Their pitching also has a lower ERA and fewer home runs given up. Based on these stats, the pick is the Red Sox to win.

The total for the game is set at 7.5 runs. The Rays have a strong pitching staff with an ERA of 3.53, ranked 5th. The Red Sox have a decent ERA of 3.99, ranked 12th. With both teams having solid pitching, the pick is under 7.5 runs.