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Tampa Bay (50-43) at Boston (49-45)
- When: Jul 10 2025, 7:10 PM
- Where: Fenway Park, Boston
- Where to watch: FDSSUN
Rays vs. Red Sox – Game Betting Preview & Prediction
Moneyline: Boston -112
Spread: Boston -1.5 (+165)
Total: 9.0
Boston Red Sox Preview
Boston enters Thursday riding a six-game winning streak and coming off a dominant sweep of the Rockies, capped by a 10-2 blowout on Wednesday. Masataka Yoshida’s return from the IL injected more firepower into a lineup that’s already scorching.
Manager Alex Cora’s club racked up 15 hits and four homers in that win and has now logged 11+ hits in seven straight games, totaling 29 runs in the Colorado series. With names like Jarren Duran and Wilyer Abreu heating up, this offense looks deep and dangerous again.
Pitching Edge: Walker Buehler (6-6, 6.25 ERA) hasn’t been sharp overall but is 2-0 with a 3.75 ERA vs. Tampa in his career. The Sox will need a solid five or six innings to maintain their recent momentum.
Tampa Bay Rays Preview
Tampa stopped the bleeding with a 7-3 win over Detroit, salvaging a rough road trip. They had dropped 8 of 11 prior. The Rays exploded for a four-run sixth on Wednesday and showed rare late-game offensive resilience — something they’ve lacked recently.
Junior Caminero continues to be a bright spot, smashing his 22nd homer of the year just hours after learning he’ll start at third base in the All-Star Game. Tampa will hope Taj Bradley (5-6, 4.79 ERA) can recapture past success, he’s 4-1 with a 3.86 ERA in five starts vs. Boston.
Prediction & Betting Picks
If Buehler can limit early damage, Boston’s offense should stay red-hot against a shaky Rays bullpen. This is a great chance to start this four-game set strong. Expect at least 5+ runs from the home team. If Bradley can quiet the Boston bats early, the Rays have a shot. But asking for bullpen perfection two nights in a row is a gamble. Expect Tampa to keep things close, but Boston has the edge late.
Back Boston on the moneyline and lean over 9.0 in what should be another hit parade at Fenway.
Score Prediction: Red Sox 6, Rays 4
Pick: Boston (-112)
Total: Over 9.0 (-120)
- MLB Odds source: MyBookie Sportsbook
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