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It’s the 49-37 Boston Red Sox versus the 45-42 Tampa Bay Rays in the 2nd game of a four-game set at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida tonight. The first pitch at Tropicana Field is scheduled for 7:10 PM ET.
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The visiting Bosox are favored in this match listed in the -125 to -131 range. The total line hung at most sportsbooks is 8.5 runs
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In Game 1 of this series yesterday, the Rays beat the Red Sox 4-1. In the game the Rays scored four runs on eight hits and the Red Sox scored one run on five hits.
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This season the Red Sox rank 9th in the Majors in runs scored and 4th in team ERA.
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The Rays rank 10th in the Majors in runs scored and 12th in team ERA.
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Pitching Match Up<br />
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Boston: Drew Pomeranz (8-4, 3.64 ERA)<br />
Tampa Bay: Jake Odorizzi (5-3, 4.08 ERA)
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Drew Pomeranz goes for the Red Sox tonight and he had a solid last outing only giving up one earned run in six innings in a 15-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. Boston has won three of his last four starts and in that span he has given up four earned runs in 23 innings. Pomeranz has not been sharp in his two starts against the Rays this season only going seven innings and giving up seven earned runs. In his last eight starts he is 5-1 and has five Quality Starts. The Red Sox have won four of Pomeranz’s last five road starts and they have won five of his last six road starts against a team that has a winning record.
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Jake Odorizzi gets the starting nod for this division match up and in his last outing he gave up three earned runs in five innings in a 10-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles. The Rays had lost his previous three starts where he gave up 10 earned runs in 16 innings. Odorizzi faced the Red Sox early in the season, but left in the beginning of the 2nd inning with a minor injury. In 14 career appearances against the Red Sox he is 3-3 with an ERA of 4.08. Odorizzi has allowed three or more runs in six straight starts. Tampa Bay has lost four of his last five home starts and they have lost six of his last eight starts overall. However, the Rays have won four of their last five home games with Odorizzi on the hill.
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Betting Angles<br />
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The Red Sox are 8-4 in their last 12 games against the Red Sox
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The Red Sox are 5-3 in their last 8 games against the Rays in Tampa Bay.
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In the last 6 games between these teams the Over record is 4-2.
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This season the Rays are 25-18 at home and the Red Sox are 24-23 on the road.
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Straight Up / Over/Under / Run Line Records<br />
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Boston Red Sox: 49-37 SU / O/U 39-43 / Run Line W/L 45-41<br />
Tampa Bay Rays: 45-42 SU / O/U 51-35 / Run Line W/L 45-42
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Boston at Tampa Bay Key Betting Trends<br />
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BOS is 6-2 in their last 8 overall
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BOS is 5-2 in their last 7 road games
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BOS has an Over record of 6-3 in their last 9 road games
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TB is 5-1 in their last 6 vs. a team with a winning record
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TB is 6-2 in their last 8 Friday games
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TB has an Over record of 11-1 in their last 12 home games
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Key Player Injuries<br />
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RED SOX<br />
[SS] 05/28/2017 - Marco Hernandez 60-day DL (05/04) ( Shoulder )<br />
[LF] 05/28/2017 - Brock Holt 60-day DL (04/21) ( Vertigo )<br />
[P] 05/28/2017 - Carson Smith 60-day DL (04/01) ( Elbow )<br />
[P] 05/28/2017 - Steven Wright 60-day DL (04/30) ( Knee )<br />
[P] 05/28/2017 - Tyler Thornburg 60-day DL (04/01) ( Shoulder )<br />
[P] 06/02/2017 - Eduardo Rodriguez 10-day DL (06/02) ( Knee )<br />
[P] 06/02/2017 - Robbie Ross Jr. 10-day DL (05/19) ( Elbow )<br />
[P] 06/16/2017 - Roenis Elias 60-day DL (04/01) ( Oblique )<br />
[P] 06/15/2017 - Brian Johnson 10-day DL (06/15) ( Shoulder )<br />
[2B] 06/24/2017 - Josh Rutledge 7-day DL (06/24) ( Concussion )<br />
[3B] 06/20/2017 - Pablo Sandoval 10-day DL (06/20) ( Ear )<br />
[SS] 07/06/2017 - Xander Bogaerts left last game, "?" Friday vs. Tampa Bay Rays ( Wrist )<br />
[P] 07/05/2017 - David Price "?" for next scheduled start ( Finger )
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RAYS<br />
[P] 06/26/2017 - Diego Moreno 60-day DL (05/22) ( Shoulder )<br />
[SS] 07/01/2017 - Daniel Robertson 10-day DL (06/26) ( Neck )<br />
[LF] 06/23/2017 - Colby Rasmus 10-day DL (06/19) ( Hip )<br />
[P] 06/01/2017 - Shawn Tolleson 60-day DL (04/01) ( Elbow )<br />
[P] 06/01/2017 - Kevin Gadea 60-day DL (03/26) ( Elbow )<br />
[3B] 06/01/2017 - Matt Duffy 60-day DL (04/02) ( Achilles )<br />
[CF] 06/09/2017 - Kevin Kiermaier 60-day DL (06/09) ( Hip )<br />
[LF] 06/09/2017 - Rickie Weeks Jr. 10-day DL (06/09) ( Shoulder )<br />
[SS] 06/07/2017 - Brad Miller 10-day DL (06/07) ( Groin )<br />
[P] 06/13/2017 - Matt Andriese 60-day DL (06/11) ( Hip )<br />
[P] 04/01/2017 - Nathan Eovaldi 60-day DL (03/10) ( Elbow )<br />
[P] 04/03/2017 - Brad Boxberger 60-day DL (04/02) ( Side )<br />
[P] 05/18/2017 - Xavier Cedeno 60-day DL (04/18) ( Forearm )
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