The Boston Red Sox will visit the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field on Monday, April 14, 2025. The game is set to start at 7:05 PM and will take place under the night sky. Fans can expect an exciting evening of baseball action.
Red Sox vs. Rays Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Red Sox +104. The Red Sox have a slight edge with Tanner Houck on the mound, who has shown solid performances recently. Their recent hitting stats also suggest they can compete well against the Rays.
- Over/Under Prediction: Under 8.5 (+101). Both teams have strong pitching stats, and recent games suggest a lower-scoring game is likely.
Team Trends
- The Boston Red Sox have a current season record of 8-9, with a home record of 4-3 and a road record of 4-6.
- The Tampa Bay Rays have a current season record of 7-8 and have not won any road games yet, standing at 0-3.
- In their recent game on April 13th, 2025, the Boston Red Sox won against the Chicago White Sox 3-1, with Garrett Crochet striking out 11 batters.
- On April 13th, 2025, the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Atlanta Braves 8-3, hitting two home runs in the game.
- Trevor Story was a standout player for the Red Sox on April 13th, 2025, going 3 for 4 with a home run and 3 RBIs.
Red Sox vs Rays Preview
The Boston Red Sox are set to take on the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field. The Red Sox will have Tanner Houck on the mound. Houck has pitched in three games this season with an ERA of 4.41. He has shown solid control, allowing only one home run in his last game against the Blue Jays.
Shane Baz will start for the Rays. Baz has performed well in his two games this season, boasting a 1.39 ERA. In his last outing against the Angels, he pitched seven innings and recorded six strikeouts. Fans will be eager to see how these starting pitchers perform under the night sky.
Tampa Bay Rays: Home Team Power
The Tampa Bay Rays have strong hitters this season. Jonathan Aranda leads with a .395 batting average and eight RBIs. Junior Caminero has three home runs and nine runs scored. José Caballero adds a .333 batting average and eight RBIs. Shane Baz will be the starting pitcher for the Rays. Baz has a 1.39 ERA in two games this season. He pitched seven innings against the Angels, allowing two runs and striking out six. The Rays have a team batting average of .265, ranking fourth. They have 22 stolen bases, placing them third. Their pitching staff holds a 3.53 ERA, ranking eighth in the league.
Boston Red Sox: Away Team Strengths
The Boston Red Sox have some strong hitters this season. Wilyer Abreu leads with a .340 batting average and 12 RBIs. Trevor Story and Alex Bregman both have three home runs each. The team has a .251 batting average, placing them eighth in the league. Tanner Houck will start on the mound for the Red Sox. He has pitched in three games this season with a 4.41 ERA. In his last game against the Blue Jays, he allowed one run over 6 2/3 innings. The Red Sox have been effective on the base paths. They have 23 stolen bases, ranking second in the league. Their pitching staff has a 3.75 ERA, which is 14th overall.
Final Betting Pick
The Red Sox money line at +104 is a good pick due to Tanner Houck’s recent solid outings. He pitched well against the Blue Jays, allowing only one earned run over 6 2/3 innings. With hitters like Wilyer Abreu and Trevor Story performing well, the Red Sox have a strong chance to compete against the Rays.
The under 8.5 prediction is supported by both teams’ strong pitching stats. Shane Baz has a low ERA of 1.39 over his recent games, and Houck’s ability to limit runs adds to the case for a lower-scoring game. Both teams have shown they can keep opponents’ scores down, making the under a reasonable choice.
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Last updated:April 14, 2025 Rays, Red Sox