Rays vs Red Sox Prediction and MLB Tips - 20 September 2025
Last updated: Sep 19, 2025, 9:12AM | Published: Sep 18, 2025, 7:31PM
The Tampa Bay Rays will sqaure off with the Boston Red Sox in MLB action at George M. Steinbrenner Field on Saturday, commencing at 9:35am AEST.
Drew Rasmussen (10-5, 2.74 ERA) will be on the bump for the Rays, while the Red Sox will counter with Garrett Crochet (16-5, 2.63 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Rays vs Red Sox game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's Tampa Bay vs Boston MLB game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Red Sox a 55% chance of winning against the Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field.
Rays vs Red Sox: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Saturday's MLB game at George M. Steinbrenner Field are shown below:
- Head to Head: Rays $2.10, Red Sox $1.77
- Line: Rays +1.5 ($1.62), Red Sox -1.5 ($2.35)
- Total (Over/Under 7 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Rays at $2.10 and the Red Sox at $1.77.
The Rays are 1.5-run underdogs against the Red Sox, with odds of $1.62 available at TAB.
For the favourite Red Sox (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.35.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 7 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Rays (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 59% of the time, while the 7-run over/under is expected to go over 53% of the time.
Rays vs Red Sox: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Boston at $1.77 with TAB
- Line: Red Sox -1.5 at $2.35 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 7 at $1.91 with TAB
Today's Rays vs Red Sox betting tips are based on world-class modelling and gambling experience to give you the best possible advice 24/7/365.
Although the Rays are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Red Sox -1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, as suggested by our predictive analytics model, and the top odds available.
Rays vs Red Sox: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Tampa Bay vs Boston game on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting predictions before the Tampa Bay vs Boston game.
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Rays vs Red Sox: Essential Details
The match-up between the Rays and Red Sox at George M. Steinbrenner Field is scheduled to start at 9:35am AEST on Saturday.
- Teams: Tampa Bay Rays vs Boston Red Sox
- Date: Saturday 20 September 2025
- Time: 9:35am AEST
- Venue: George M. Steinbrenner Field
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Tampa Bay vs Boston predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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