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Red Sox vs. Rays Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (6/2)

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Today's free MLB betting picks, odds, predictions for the Red Sox vs. Rays on June 2, 2023. 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 Friday, June 2nd 2023.

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Today's Betting Overview - Rays vs. Red Sox

The Rays take on the Red Sox on Friday, June 2nd 2023 at Fenway Park, Boston. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.

  • Matchup: Tampa Bay Rays (40-18) vs. Boston Red Sox (29-27)
  • Date: Friday, June 2nd 2023
  • Time: 7:10 ET
  • Venue: Fenway Park, Boston

 

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Tampa Bay Rays - Today's MLB Betting Analysis

As the Tampa Bay Rays travel to take on the Boston Red Sox with a record of 40-18, placing them 1st in the AL East. In their 26 games on the road, the Rays have a strong record of 14-12.

Tampa Bay has been favored in 87.9% of their games, resulting in an above .500 record against the runline at 32-26. The team's over/under record comes in at 34-21 with an average betting line of 8.

Tyler Glasnow will take the mound having yet to factor into a decision, still sitting with a record of 0-0. Against the Red Sox, Tyler Glasnow is hoping to improve on his current ERA of 6.23. In his outings, opposing batters are hitting .263 against the right-hander. Opposing hitters have gone deep one time against Tyler Glasnow, who has a WOBA allowed of .364. Glasnow's WHIP of 1.39 comes along with a total of one walk allowed.

Entering today's action, Tampa Bay features the 2nd-ranked scoring unit, averaging 5.9 runs per game. The Rays have enjoyed success at the plate, as their team batting average of .267 ranks 2nd. The team has also been strong in the power department, having hit 103 home runs which is 1st. Throughout the season, Tampa Bay's batters have been excellent at getting on base, posting the 1st best OBP of .343.

 

Boston Red Sox - Today's MLB Betting Analysis

At 29-27, the Tampa Bay Rays will host the Tampa Bay Rays, currently ranked 5th in the AL East. In their 29 games at Fenway Park, the Red Sox have a strong record of 16-13.

Despite being favored 24 times in 56 games, Boston has managed to maintain an above .500 record against the runline. The team's over/under record comes in at 34-21 with an average betting line of 9.

Garrett Whitlock gets the starting nod for Boston, looking to improve his overall record of 2-2. Compared to other starting pitchers, Garrett Whitlock has one of the higher ERA's in the league at 5.14. The right-hander has a batting average allowed of .278. Garrett Whitlock has given up five home runs leading to a WOBA allowed of .361. With a total of three walks, Whitlock has a WHIP of 1.19.

On the season, Boston boasts the 4th-ranked scoring offense, averaging 5.2 runs per game. Heading into play, the Red Sox are the 4th-ranked unit in team batting average. Combined, the team is batting .264. The team's lineup is also hitting for power at an above average rate, with 65 home runs (9th). Throughout the season, Boston's batters have been excellent at getting on base, posting the 3rd best OBP of .333.

 

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 -129 on the moneyline. Tampa Bay's implied win probability sits at 56.33%. 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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