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Boston Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays
The fans at Tropicana Field will be treated to a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Tampa Bay Rays when they take their seats on Monday.
The Red Sox will pin their hopes on the pitching of right hander Brayan Bello in this game. Bello has a 0-1 record and a 9.00 ERA this season.
Bello's opponent in this one will be Matt Wisler. The Rays right hander has a 2.58 ERA to go along with a 2-2 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Red Sox as -115-moneyline favorites versus the Rays, while the game's total opened at 8.
Tampa Bay was a 10-5 loser in its last match on the road against the Reds. They lost as -135 favorites, while the total score of 15 made winners of OVER bettors.
Boston won its last outing, a 11-6 result against the Yankees on July 10. Bettors who backed the Red Sox at 122 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (17) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Boston:
Team record: 47-39 SU
Boston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Boston's last 6 games
Boston is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games on the road
Tampa Bay:
Team record: 45-40 SU
Current Streak: lost 3 straight games.
Tampa Bay is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Tampa Bay is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games
Next up:
Boston at Tampa Bay Tuesday, July 12