Boston Red Sox @ Tampa Bay Rays Player Props, Picks and Predictions - 4/16/2025 7:05 PM EDT

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Boston Red Sox @ Tampa Bay Rays Pick

Best Moneyline Odds: Tampa Bay Rays -130, Boston Red Sox +110.
Best Spread Odds: Rays -1.5 (+145), Red Sox +1.5 (-175).
Best Total Odds: Over/Under 8.0 runs (-).

Game Info

Date: April 16, 2025
Time: 7:05 PM EDT
Location: Fenway Park, Boston, MA
TV: ESPN

Boston Red Sox @ Tampa Bay Rays Preview

The Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays meet for the second game of their series at Fenway Park. The Red Sox are coming off a 7-4 victory in the series opener, where their offense came alive with timely hitting. The Rays, despite being favored, struggled to capitalize on scoring opportunities and will look to bounce back in this matchup. Both teams are battling for positioning in the AL East, making this a critical early-season game.

Historic Head-to-Head Stats and Analysis

In their last 10 meetings, the Boston Red Sox hold a slight edge with a 6-4 record against the Tampa Bay Rays. The Red Sox have also won three of the last four matchups, including last night’s 7-4 victory. Historically, games between these two teams at Fenway Park tend to be high-scoring affairs, with the Over hitting in 7 of their last 10 matchups in Boston.

Pick: Tampa Bay Rays Moneyline (-130)

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The Rays are slight favorites in this matchup, and for good reason. Despite their loss in the series opener, Tampa Bay has been strong as a moneyline favorite this season, winning 58.3% of such games. Their pitching staff has been reliable, and they’ll look to limit Boston’s offense, which has been inconsistent at times. Expect the Rays to bounce back and even the series.

Top Player Prop Picks

1. Rafael Devers Over 1.5 Total Bases (+120)

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Devers has been a consistent force in the Red Sox lineup and has a strong track record against Tampa Bay pitching. He’s recorded multiple hits in 3 of his last 5 games and thrives at Fenway Park, where his power numbers are impressive. Look for him to deliver again in this matchup.

2. Wander Franco Over 0.5 RBIs (+140)

Franco has been a key contributor for the Rays and is hitting well in clutch situations. With Boston’s pitching staff allowing runs in bunches recently, Franco is a good bet to drive in at least one run in this game.

3. Shane McClanahan Over 6.5 Strikeouts (-110)

McClanahan, Tampa Bay’s ace, has been dominant this season, averaging over 7 strikeouts per game. The Red Sox lineup has shown a tendency to strike out against left-handed pitching, making this a favorable spot for McClanahan to rack up the Ks.

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