MLB Friday, July 17 at 01:35 PM EDT
10,000 Sim Trials Run
TB

Tampa Bay Rays

Away 56-38 (21-23 Away)
W L W W L
Projected Final Score
3.2 3.6
BOS

Boston Red Sox

Home 46-48 (17-27 Home)
W W W W W
Spread
TB -0.6 (+110)
BOS +0.6 (-130)
Total
Posted 9.0 (-105)
Simulated 6.8
Moneyline
TB -105
BOS -110

Simulated Outcome Probability

Tampa Bay Rays
42.2%
Boston Red Sox
57.8%
No edge at -105
+5.4% edge at -110

Our 10,000 iterations project the Boston Red Sox to win outright in 57.8% of simulated game-runs.

Simulator Cover Probability

Spread Line: TB -0.6 / BOS +0.6
TB covers (+110) 42.2%
BOS covers (-130) +1.3% Edge 57.8%
Total O/U: 9.0
OVER (-105) 22.7%
UNDER (-115) +23.8% Edge 77.3%

Model Simulation Deciders

  • 💪 Lineup Depth: TB starting lineup holds a clear offensive edge in On-Base Percentage (+0.036).
  • 🏟️ Ballpark Factor: Hosted at BOS's stadium, which features high run and home-run factors favoring overall offensive projections.
  • 🔥 Momentum Streak: BOS enters this game on a hot streak (last 10 games win %: 90%) giving them a momentum advantage.

VegasSims Best Bet & Analysis

Best Bet

Our 10,000 simulations project the Boston Red Sox winning outright in 57.8% of run trials, with a projected score of TB 3.2 - BOS 3.6. The simulator identifies a positive expected value (+EV) edge on the spread with BOS +0.6 covering in 57.8% of trials. Additionally, we lean towards the UNDER 9.0 which hit in 77.3% of runs.

No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Analysis

Simulated NRFI Probability
60.0%
+11.2% Value Edge
Vegas Consensus NRFI Odds
+105
Implied Probability: 48.8%
VegasSims Recommendation
👉 PLAY NRFI (YES)
High Confidence Pick

VegasSims simulated this matchup 10,000 times, resulting in a **60.0%** chance of a scoreless first inning. Away starter Griffin Jax (K%: 24.7%, BB%: 9.1%) faces BOS's top of the order (avg OBP: 33.0%). Home starter Jake Bennett (K%: 19.2%, BB%: 4.9%) matchups against TB's first three hitters (avg OBP: 38.8%). **Best Bet**: **NRFI (Yes)**. With both starters showing strong control/strikeout rates, our simulator identifies a solid value edge (+11.2%) at +105.

Starting Pitchers Matchup

TB

Griffin Jax

Away Starter
ERA 3.80
WHIP 1.20
Record 7-10
IP 104.1
SO 110
GS 21
BOS

Jake Bennett

Home Starter
ERA 3.69
WHIP 1.07
Record 9-7
IP 105.0
SO 83
GS 18

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Tampa Bay Rays

Boston Red Sox

Recent Results History (Last 5 Games)

Tampa Bay Rays

L vs Seattle Mariners
2 - 8 | Jul 12, 2026
W vs Seattle Mariners
6 - 1 | Jul 11, 2026
W vs Seattle Mariners
7 - 2 | Jul 10, 2026
L vs New York Yankees
4 - 12 | Jul 09, 2026
W vs New York Yankees
3 - 0 | Jul 08, 2026

Boston Red Sox

W @ New York Mets
3 - 2 | Jul 12, 2026
W @ New York Mets
4 - 0 | Jul 11, 2026
W @ New York Mets
6 - 2 | Jul 10, 2026
W @ Chicago White Sox
2 - 1 | Jul 09, 2026
W @ Chicago White Sox
5 - 0 | Jul 08, 2026

Head-to-Head History

Home Tampa Bay Rays defeated Boston Red Sox
7 - 5 | Jun 10, 2026
Home Tampa Bay Rays defeated Boston Red Sox
4 - 3 | Jun 09, 2026
Home Tampa Bay Rays defeated Boston Red Sox
3 - 1 | Jun 08, 2026
Away Tampa Bay Rays defeated Boston Red Sox
4 - 1 | May 10, 2026
Home Boston Red Sox defeated Tampa Bay Rays
2 - 0 | May 08, 2026

Injury Reports

Tampa Bay Rays 36 reported

P Aaron Brooks
- Full Season
P Alfredo Zarraga
- Full Season
P Alvaro Mejias
60-Day
P Anderson Brito
60-Day
OF Austin Overn
7-Day
P Austin Vernon
- Full Season
2B Ben Williamson
10-Day
P Brady Jones
- Full Season
1B Brady Marget
60-Day
RF Brailer Guerrero
7-Day
P Brian Van Belle
- Full Season
P Chandler Murphy
60-Day
SS Daniel Pierce
60-Day
P Danny Hilario
- Full Season
OF Derek Datil
- Full Season
P Derrick Edington
60-Day
P Drew Dowd
- Full Season
P Edwin Uceta
60-Day
P Eric Lin
- Full Season
P Garrett Cleavinger
15-Day
LF Gavin Lux
60-Day
P Jack Hartman
- Full Season
P Jack Kartsonas
60-Day
P Jacob Watters
60-Day
OF James Quinn-Irons
60-Day
P Jonathan Heasley
60-Day
P Manuel Rodríguez
15-Day
P Marbin Lezcano
- Full Season
OF Marshall Toole
60-Day
P Rubender Pena
- Full Season
P Ryan Pepiot
60-Day
P Shane McClanahan
15-Day
P Steven Gonzalez
- Full Season
SS Taylor Walls
10-Day
P Trace Phillips
60-Day
P Tyler Wells
15-Day

Boston Red Sox 38 reported

P Albert Pena
60-Day
2B Anthony Seigler
10-Day
2B Brendan Rodgers
- Full Season
P Cade Fisher
60-Day
P Calvin Bickerstaff
60-Day
CF Carlos Gutierrez
7-Day
CF Ceddanne Rafaela
10-Day
P Claudio Pereira
60-Day
3B Curtis Mead
10-Day
P Dalvinson Reyes
60-Day
P Eduardo Rivera
60-Day
CF Eli White
10-Day
3B Freili Encarnacion
60-Day
P Garrett Crochet
60-Day
P Gilbel Galvan
60-Day
P Isaac Coffey
60-Day
P Isaac Stebens
- Full Season
3B Jack Winnay
7-Day
C Jason Delay
7-Day
P Johan Oviedo
60-Day
P Juan Valera
- Full Season
P Justin Slaten
15-Day
C Kevin Morillo
60-Day
P Kutter Crawford
60-Day
P Kyle Keller
- Full Season
P Marcus Phillips
7-Day
SS Marvin Alcantara
60-Day
DH Masataka Yoshida
10-Day
P Matt Duffy
60-Day
RF Miguel Bleis
7-Day
P Myles Patton
- Full Season
P Reidis Sena
7-Day
P Tanner Houck
60-Day
1B Triston Casas
60-Day
SS Ty Hodge
60-Day
P Tyron Guerrero
15-Day
P Zach Fogell
60-Day
P Zack Kelly
60-Day