{"id":262783,"date":"2026-05-08T00:29:32","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T00:29:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/262783\/"},"modified":"2026-05-08T00:29:32","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T00:29:32","slug":"rays-vs-red-sox-prediction-picks-odds-for-todays-mlb-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/262783\/","title":{"rendered":"Rays vs Red Sox Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today’s MLB Game"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Shawn<\/p>\n

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Shawn Krest<\/a>
\n \u2022 Betting Analyst<\/p>\n

20+ years betting experience<\/p>\n

\n Updated:
\nMay 7, 2026 , 11:18 AM ET<\/p>\n

\u2022 4 min read<\/p>\n

The Rays bullpen has seriously turned a corner and will continue keeping the offense at bay vs. the Red Sox today.<\/p>\n

\"Griffin<\/p>\n

Photo By – Reuters Connect. Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Griffin Jax (22) throws a pitch during the first inning against San Francisco Giants<\/p>\n

The Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays clash at Fenway, with both teams coming off series sweeps. Boston\u2019s moves two weeks ago have paid off, while the Rays have been good all season long.<\/p>\n

While Boston is improved and playing at home, that\u2019s not enough to justify making the Sox the favorite.\u00a0<\/p>\n

My Rays vs. Red Sox predictions and MLB picks<\/a> call for a Tampa win as the road dog on Thursday, May 7.<\/p>\n

Who will win Rays vs Red Sox today: Rays moneyline (+101)<\/p>\n

The Tampa Bay Rays<\/a> are coming off back-to-back sweeps of the Giants and Blue Jays.<\/p>\n

The Rays have won 12 of 13 and have allowed three runs or less in all 13 games, a franchise record and the longest such stretch in MLB in four years.<\/p>\n

The Boston Red Sox<\/a> are 6-4 since changing managers, but it’s come against a soft portion of the schedule.<\/p>\n

Rookie Boston starter Jake Bennett<\/a> threw first-pitch strikes to 12 of the 19 batters he faced in his debut, but the Rays\u2019 experienced lineup excels when behind in the count.\u00a0They have a 121 OPS+ after a first-pitch strike and 128 when down in the count.<\/p>\n

\"Covers\" COVERS INTEL: Tampa\u2019s bullpen extended its scoreless streak<\/a> to 17 1\/3 innings and has allowed just one run over the last 32 2\/3.<\/p>\n

Enjoying Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account \"Add<\/a>Rays vs Red Sox Over\/Under pick: Under 8.5 (+100)<\/p>\n

In addition to the hottest bullpen in baseball, Tampa has the third-best starting rotation. That\u2019s masked a Rays offense that has scored five runs twice \u2014 and never topped that number \u2014 in the last 10 games.<\/p>\n

Tampa starts converted reliever Griffin Jax<\/a>, who hasn\u2019t made it out of the third inning in his two starts this year but also hasn\u2019t allowed a run in them.<\/p>\n

Boston has hit better since the coaching staff turnover, but they\u2019ve done so by posting a .340 BABIP, which may be an indication that it\u2019s a random fluctuation more than a sustainable change in approach.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Shawn Krest’s 2026 Transparency Record<\/p>\n

ML\/RL bets: 10-12, -1.52 units
\nOver\/Under bets: 13-13, -0.76 units<\/p>\n

Rays vs Red Sox odds<\/p>\n

Moneyline: Rays -105 | Red Sox -115
\nRun line: Rays -1.5 (+155) | Red Sox +1.5 (-189)
\nOver\/Under: Over 8.5 (-118) | Under 8.5 (-102)<\/p>\n

Rays vs Red Sox trend<\/p>\n

The Boston Red Sox have hit the Game Total Under in 31 of their last 50 games at home (+13.20 Units \/ 24% ROI). Find more\u00a0MLB betting trends<\/a> for Rays vs. Red Sox.<\/p>\n

How to watch Rays vs Red Sox and game info<\/p>\n

Location
\nFenway Park, Boston, MA<\/p>\n

Date
\nThursday, May 7, 2026<\/p>\n

First pitch
\n7:10 p.m. ET<\/p>\n

TV
\nESPN<\/p>\n

Rays starting pitcher
\nGriffin Jax
(1-2, 5.14 ERA)<\/p>\n

Red Sox starting pitcher
\nJake Bennett
(1-0, 1.80 ERA)<\/p>\n

Rays vs Red Sox latest injuries<\/p>\n

Rays vs Red Sox weather<\/p>\n

Odds are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.
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\"Shawn<\/p>\n

Since quitting his job as bank assistant vice-president in 2000, Shawn has covered Final Fours, Super Bowls, World Series games and title fights in boxing and UFC. His work has appeared on ESPN, MLB.com, Sports Illustrated and dozens of other outlets. His book, Baseball Meat Market was published in 2018. He lives in North Carolina with his dog Toby, eight turtles, and wife.<\/p>\n

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