Boston Red Sox vs Tampa Bay Rays 4/10/2023 Picks, Analysis and Previews
On Monday night, the Boston Red Sox will face off against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field in Florida. Boston comes into the game with some momentum after winning their last three games, and they will look to build on that streak by taking down the Rays. The Red Sox have won five of their last nine games and have been scoring an average of 6.88 runs per game. Their offense is ranked 10th in the league with a .263 batting average, a .342 on-base percentage, and a third-ranked .484 slugging percentage.
Adam Duvall has been a standout player for Boston with a batting average of .455, four home runs, and 14 RBI, leading the team in all three categories. However, the Red Sox have been struggling with their pitching, allowing an average of 5.75 runs per game. Their opponents are batting .261 against them, ranking them 19th in the league. The team’s 1.50 WHIP is 24th, and their 5.38 ERA is 25th. In his previous start, Nick Pivetta allowed only one earned run and three hits in five innings of work, but the Red Sox fell to Pittsburgh 4-1.
- The Boston Red Sox is 6-12 SU in their last 18 encounters with the Rays.
- The total went OVER in 5 of Boston’s last 6 games on the road.
- The Red Sox is 0-9 SU in their last 9 games on the road against Tampa Bay.
Boston Red Sox vs Tampa Bay Rays 4/10/2023 Picks, Analysis and Previews
The Tampa Bay Rays have been off to a remarkable start, winning all nine of their previous games and emerging as the last undefeated team in the league. They are determined to maintain their perfect record by taking down the Red Sox and making it ten wins in a row. Tampa Bay boasts a high-powered offense that scores an average of eight runs per game, fueled by their league-leading batting average of .282 and impressive slugging percentage of .571, which tops the charts. Additionally, their on-base percentage of .365 places them third in the league. The Rays have several players contributing to their success, including Wander Franco, who leads the team with four home runs, and Randy Arozarena, who has a .371 batting average and 11 RBI.
On the other hand, Tampa Bay’s pitching has also been impressive, allowing just 2.25 runs per game. Their opponents’ batting average of .210 is second in the league, and their 1.03 WHIP ranks third. Additionally, their 2.13 ERA is the best in the league. In his previous start, Fleming gave up ten hits and five runs over three innings, but the team still managed to win 10-6 against Washington.
- The total went UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay’s last 6 meetings with the Red Sox.
- The Tampa Bay Rays are 6-0 SU in their last 6 games at home.
- The Rays are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games at home against Boston.
Boston Red Sox vs Tampa Bay Rays. The MLB pick for this game is the Boston Red Sox. The Boston Red Sox have been on a roll lately, winning five of their last eight games and their last three road contests. Their offense has been impressive, scoring 24 runs in their last three games and boasting a.324 batting average against left-handed pitchers. However, the Tampa Bay Rays have been the last unbeaten team in the league, winning their first nine games and scoring 31 runs in their last three matches. Despite their excellent pitching, their starter Fleming has struggled against Boston in his last four starts, giving up a total of 22 runs. He also gave up five runs in just three innings during his last outing. Prediction: Boston will win with a score of 6-4.
MLB Starting Time: 6:40 PM (EDT)
Location: Tropicana Field, FL
Date: Monday, April 10, 2023
TV: MLBN
MLB Odds: Boston Red Sox +137
MLB Totals: 7.5
