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Boston Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays
The division rival Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays are set to renew hostilities on Monday when they meet at Tropicana Field.
The Red Sox will give the ball to starter Michael Wacha in this one. Right hander Wacha is 10-1 this season with a 2.56 ERA.
Meanwhile, it'll be Luis Patino who starts for the Rays. Right hander Patino is 1-1 with a 3.95 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Red Sox as -105-moneyline favorites versus the Rays, while the game's total opened at 7.
Tampa Bay lost its last outing, a 2-1 result against the Yankees on September 04. Bettors who backed the Yankees at -120 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
In their last action, Boston was a 5-2 winner on the road against the Rangers. Bettors on Boston at -115 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (7) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
Boston:
Team record: 67-68 SU
Current Streak: won 5 straight games.
Boston is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 6 games
Tampa Bay:
Team record: 74-58 SU
Tampa Bay is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Tampa Bay is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Tampa Bay is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Boston at Tampa Bay Tuesday, September 6