Rays vs. Red Sox Prediction and Odds - Aug 26, 2022

The Boston Red Sox square off with the Tampa Bay Rays in MLB action at Fenway Park on Friday, beginning at 7:10PM ET.

Michael Wacha (8-1, 2.28 ERA) will start on the mound for the Red Sox, while the Rays are going with JT Chargois (1-0, 0.00 ERA).

Dimers' top betting picks for Rays vs. Red Sox, plus game predictions and betting odds, are featured below.

Who will win Rays vs. Red Sox?

Based on cutting-edge computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Rays-Red Sox MLB game 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently can't split the two teams, giving both the Rays and Red Sox a 50% chance of winning the game.

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Rays vs. Red Sox Game Odds

• Run Line: Red Sox +1.5 (-185), Rays -1.5 (+160)
• Moneyline: Red Sox -115, Rays +100
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-115/+100)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Red Sox are currently +1.5 underdogs versus the Rays, with -185 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the favored Rays (-1.5) to cover the run line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at +160.

Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Red Sox at -115, which means you can risk $115 to win $100, for a total payout of $215, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rays at +100, where you can risk $100 to win $100, for a total payout of $200, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total runs scored sits at 9 with Caesars Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at +100.

As always, make sure you check all of the online sportsbooks available in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Red Sox (+1.5) are a 65% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 9 runs is a 53% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Rays vs. Red Sox

• Run Line: Red Sox +1.5 @ -185 via BetMGM (65% probability)
• Moneyline: Rays @ +100 via DraftKings Sportsbook (50% probability)
• Total: Over 9 @ -115 via Caesars Sportsbook (53% probability)

Our best bets are based on complex modeling and gambling intelligence to help you make smarter decisions with the legal sportsbooks in the United States.

Rays vs. Red Sox Betting Guide

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Friday's Rays-Red Sox matchup, including pregame predictions, computer picks, and live scores.

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting insights ahead of Rays vs. Red Sox on Friday August 26, 2022.

Rays vs. Red Sox 2022 Game Info

Friday's action between the Red Sox and Rays at Fenway Park is scheduled to start at 7:10PM ET.

• Who: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Boston Red Sox
• Date: Friday August 26, 2022
• Time: 7:10PM ET / 4:10PM PT
• Venue: Fenway Park

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