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10,000 Sim Trials Run
TB

Tampa Bay Rays

Away

56-39 (21-24 Away)

Last 5 Form
L W W L L
Projected Final Score
2.1 4.7
Projected Total: 6.8 (O/U: 9.0)
Sportsbook Consensus Odds
TB: +110 | BOS: -130
BOS

Boston Red Sox

Home

47-48 (18-27 Home)

Last 5 Form
W W W W W

Simulated Outcome Probability

Tampa Bay Rays Win Prob
19.1%
No Value Edge
Boston Red Sox Win Prob
80.9%
+24.4% Value Edge

Our 10,000 iterations project the Boston Red Sox to win outright in 80.9% of simulated game-runs.

Simulator Cover Probability

Spread Line: TB +1.5 / BOS -1.5
TB covers (-190) 37.1%
BOS covers (+160) +24.4% Edge 62.9%
Total O/U: 9.0
OVER (-105) 24.1%
UNDER (-115) +22.4% Edge 75.9%

Model Simulation Deciders

  • 💪 Lineup Depth: TB starting lineup holds a clear offensive edge in On-Base Percentage (+0.015) and Slugging (+0.025).
  • 🏟️ 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 %: 100%) giving them a momentum advantage.

VegasSims Best Bet & Analysis

Best Bet

Our 10,000 simulations project the Boston Red Sox winning outright in 80.9% of run trials, with a projected score of TB 2.1 - BOS 4.7. The simulator identifies a positive expected value (+EV) edge on the spread with BOS -1.5 covering in 62.9% of trials. Additionally, we lean towards the UNDER 9.0 which hit in 75.9% of runs.

No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Analysis

Simulated NRFI Probability
63.0%
+14.2% 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 **63.0%** chance of a scoreless first inning. Away starter Mason Englert (K%: 20.9%, BB%: 6.0%) faces BOS's top of the order (avg OBP: 33.0%). Home starter Eduardo Rivera (K%: 25.0%, BB%: 8.3%) 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 (+14.2%) at +105.

Starting Pitchers Matchup

TB

Mason Englert

Away Starter
ERA 4.54
WHIP 1.43
Record 0-3
IP 35.2
SO 32
GS 3
BOS

Eduardo Rivera

Home Starter
ERA 2.89
WHIP 0.96
Record 0-0
IP 9.1
SO 9
GS 2

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Tampa Bay Rays

Boston Red Sox

Recent Results History (Last 5 Games)

Tampa Bay Rays

L @ Boston Red Sox
0 - 10 | Jul 17, 2026
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

Boston Red Sox

W vs Tampa Bay Rays
10 - 0 | Jul 17, 2026
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

Head-to-Head History

Home Boston Red Sox defeated Tampa Bay Rays
10 - 0 | Jul 17, 2026
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

Injury Reports

Tampa Bay Rays 42 reported

P Aaron Brooks
- Full Season
P Aidan Cremarosa
7-Day
P Alfredo Zarraga
60-Day
P Alvaro Mejias
7-Day
P Anderson Brito
60-Day
P Andersson Barvosa
60-Day
P Andy Rodriguez
60-Day
P Austin Vernon
- Full Season
P Brady Jones
- Full Season
P Brian Van Belle
- Full Season
SS Carlos Colmenarez
7-Day
P Cesar De Jesus
7-Day
P Chandler Murphy
60-Day
P Cole Sulser
15-Day
SS Daniel Pierce
60-Day
P Danny Hilario
- Full Season
OF Derek Datil
- Full Season
P Drew Dowd
- Full Season
P Edwin Uceta
60-Day
P Eric Lin
- Full Season
SS Erick Lara
60-Day
LF Gavin Lux
60-Day
P Jack Hartman
- Full Season
P Jacob Watters
60-Day
RF Jake Fraley
10-Day
OF James Quinn-Irons
60-Day
P John Rooney
7-Day
P Jonathan Heasley
60-Day
C Jose Perez
7-Day
P Manuel Rodríguez
60-Day
P Marbin Lezcano
- Full Season
P Marcus Johnson
60-Day
OF Marshall Toole
60-Day
P Nate Knowles
60-Day
P Omar Arredondo
60-Day
SS Ricardo Gonzalez
60-Day
P Rubender Pena
- Full Season
P Ryan Andrade
7-Day
P Ryan Pepiot
60-Day
P Steven Gonzalez
- Full Season
P Steven Wilson
60-Day
P Trace Phillips
7-Day

Boston Red Sox 33 reported

P Albert Pena
60-Day
P Austin Ehrlicher
60-Day
P Barrett Morgan
7-Day
P Brady Tygart
60-Day
2B Brendan Rodgers
- Full Season
P Cade Fisher
60-Day
P Claudio Pereira
60-Day
P Dalvinson Reyes
7-Day
SS Diomar Hidalgo
60-Day
3B Freili Encarnacion
7-Day
P Garrett Crochet
60-Day
P Gilbel Galvan
60-Day
SS Henry Godbout
60-Day
P Isaac Coffey
60-Day
P Isaac Stebens
- Full Season
2B Isiah Kiner-Falefa
10-Day
P Johan Oviedo
60-Day
P Juan Valera
- Full Season
P Kutter Crawford
60-Day
P Kyle Keller
7-Day
P Madinson Frias
60-Day
2B Marcelo Mayer
10-Day
SS Marvin Alcantara
7-Day
P Myles Patton
- Full Season
P Nicholas Judice
60-Day
LF Roman Anthony
60-Day
P Tanner Houck
60-Day
SS Trevor Story
60-Day
1B Triston Casas
60-Day
SS Ty Hodge
60-Day
P Yordanny Monegro
60-Day
P Zach Fogell
60-Day
P Zack Kelly
60-Day