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Today's free MLB betting picks, odds, predictions for the Red Sox vs. Rays on August 28, 2022. Our best bets and top picks for moneylines, run totals and more.
Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Tampa Bay Rays vs. Boston Red Sox, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Sunday August 28th, 2022.
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Today's Betting Overview - Rays vs. Red Sox
The Rays take on the Red Sox on Sunday August 28th at Fenway Park, Boston. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2022 season.
- Matchup: Tampa Bay Rays (69-57) vs. Boston Red Sox (62-65)
- Date: Sunday August 28th, 2022
- Time: 1:35 ET
- Venue: Fenway Park, Boston
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Tampa Bay Rays - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Tampa Bay Rays enter play ranked 2nd in the AL East division, with an overall record of 69-57. Tampa Bay are below .500 on the road, going 27-34 away from home. The Rays will be looking to bounce back after falling to Boston by a score of 5-1. Overall, the team has won over half of their 40 series played, going 20-17-3.
Starting for the Rays will be Corey Kluber. On the season, he has an overall record of 8-7. Kluber will be looking to bring down an ERA of 4.20. So far, Corey Kluber has put together a WHIP of 1.16. Compared to other pitchers, he has an elevated batting average allowed (.262). Across his previous outings, Kluber has a SLG% allowed of .418. In total, he has given up 15 home runs. For the season, he has picked up 114 strikeouts on a K rate of 21.0%.
Tampa Bay enters play with the 20th ranked scoring offense, averaging 4.20 runs per game. Over their last 3 games, the team has an even run differential. The Rays' combined batting average currently sits at .238, placing them 20th in the league. Per game, the team is averaging 7.98 hits. Per game, the team is averaging 0.90 home runs, placing them 21st. In terms of exit velocity, the team ranks near the top of the league. Tampa Bay' offense currently sits 22nd in OBP, coming in at .308, while their wOBA of .304 is one of the lowest figures in the league.
Boston Red Sox - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Boston Red Sox take on the Tampa Bay, hoping to improve on their record of just 62-65, placing them 5th in the AL East division. Boston will be looking to move closer to .500 at home, as they are currently 31-33 at Fenway Park. Boston is hoping to add on another win, as they are coming off a 5-1 win over the Rays. So far, the team has won less than half of their series, going just 17-19-5.
Nick Pivetta gets the starting nod for Boston, looking to improve his overall record of 9-9. Pivetta will be looking to bring down an ERA of 4.24. Nick Pivetta has had problems limiting base runners, made evident by a WHIP of 1.29. So far, Nick Pivetta has a SLG% allowed .397, including giving up 18 home runs. For the season, Pivetta has picked up 139 strikeouts on a K rate of 23.0%. Thus far, Nick Pivetta has had problems with walks, averaging 3.22 BB/9.
Entering today's action, Boston features the 11th-ranked scoring unit, averaging 4.50 runs per game. The team's total run differential sits at -40. The Red Sox have enjoyed success at the plate, as their team batting average of .257 ranks 7th. On average, the team is coming up with 8.85 hits per game. Per game, the team is averaging .94 home runs, placing them 20th. To date, Boston has the MLB's 11th best OBP at .316 on a walk rate of 7.3%.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Rays vs. Red Sox
Heading into today's matchup between Tampa Bay and Boston, the Rays are the betting favorite at -118 on the moneyline. Tampa Bay's implied win probability sits at 54.13%. The MLB predictive model shows the Red Sox pulling off the upset over Tampa Bay. It is recommended to take Boston on the moneyline.
Recommended Betting Pick: Red Sox Moneyline
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