MLB Prop Bets: Tampa Bay Rays vs Boston Red Sox (June 8, 2026)
The Boston Red Sox (27-36) face the Tampa Bay Rays (37-25) at Tropicana Field on Monday at 6:40pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Connelly Early is the probable pitcher for the Red Sox, while Ian Seymour is the probable pitcher for the Rays. The Red Sox are favored to win at -118, while the Rays are at -102. The total runs line is set at 8.0, with OVER at -102 and UNDER at -118.
- The Red Sox (+143) have a 27-36 Run Line record this season, while the Rays (-174) hold a record of 34-28.
- The Red Sox have a 28-32-3 O/U record this season (meaning 28 games have gone over the total runs line, 32 have gone under and three have resulted in a push). The Rays have a 30-29-3 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Red Sox are averaging 4.0 runs per game this season (27th in the league). Comparatively, the Rays are averaging +0.6 more at 4.6 runs (12th).
- In the field, the Red Sox are allowing 4.1 runs per game this season (9th in the league), while the Rays are allowing an average of 4.5 runs (15th).
Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Red Sox are at .247 (ranking 8th in the Major leagues), while the Rays are batting .255 (4th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Rays have hit 52 (28th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Red Sox have managed 48 (30th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Red Sox have recorded 239 RBIs to rank 29th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Rays have recorded 268 RBIs to rank 16th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Rays have an earned run average of 3.95 this season (10th in the Majors), while The Red Sox have an ERA of 3.88 (9th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Red Sox have recorded 535 this season, ranking 17th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Rays rank 28th for total strikeouts, recording 482.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .239 against the Rays this season (13th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Red Sox's opponents are at .243 (19th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Sox | 9-23-31 | 5-8-18 | 4-15-13 | 5-11-22 | 4-12-9 | 0-0-0 | 3-4-3 |
| Rays | 17-12-33 | 8-8-14 | 9-4-19 | 12-10-18 | 5-2-15 | 0-0-0 | 3-4-3 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Sox | 19-26-18 | 11-11-9 | 8-15-9 | 12-13-13 | 7-13-5 | 0-0-0 | 2-5-3 |
| Rays | 24-21-17 | 12-10-8 | 12-11-9 | 17-16-7 | 7-5-10 | 0-0-0 | 3-5-2 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -130 and the YRFI is paying +100.
- The NRFI is 29-34 in Red Sox games this season. The Rays have a 30-32 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Rays recorded a 4-1 victory over the Red Sox at Fenway Park when these teams last met on May 10. Despite being on the wrong side of that result, Mickey Gasper did what he could, hitting a home run.
