MLB Prop Bets: Tampa Bay Rays vs Boston Red Sox (September 18, 2026)
The Boston Red Sox (83-70) face the Tampa Bay Rays (93-59) at Tropicana Field on Friday at 7:10pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Ranger Suarez is the probable pitcher for the Red Sox, while Ian Seymour is the probable pitcher for the Rays. The Rays are favored to win at -126, while the Red Sox are at +105. The total runs line is set at 7.0, with OVER at -122 and UNDER at +102.
- The Red Sox (-206) have a 72-81 Run Line record this season, while the Rays (+168) hold a record of 83-69.
- The Red Sox have a 70-79-4 O/U record this season (meaning 70 games have gone over the total runs line, 79 have gone under and four have resulted in a push). The Rays have a 70-78-4 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Red Sox are averaging 4.4 runs per game this season (19th in the league). Comparatively, the Rays are averaging +0.2 more at 4.6 runs (9th).
- In the field, the Red Sox are allowing only 3.8 runs per game this season (3rd in the league), while the Rays are allowing an average of 4.1 runs (7th).
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 .246 (ranking 12th in the Major leagues), while the Rays are batting .260 (1st).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Rays have hit 162 (21st in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Red Sox have managed 158 (T22nd).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Red Sox have recorded 642 RBIs to rank 20th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Rays have recorded 663 RBIs to rank T13th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Rays have an earned run average of 3.73 this season (7th in the Majors), while The Red Sox have an ERA of 3.61 (3rd).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Red Sox have recorded 1324 this season, ranking 11th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Rays rank 21st for total strikeouts, recording 1232.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .229 against the Rays this season (4th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Red Sox's opponents are at .242 (16th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Sox | 32-42-79 | 18-18-39 | 14-24-40 | 23-28-57 | 9-14-22 | 0-0-0 | 1-3-6 |
| Rays | 36-29-87 | 19-14-45 | 17-15-42 | 27-22-54 | 9-7-33 | 0-0-0 | 2-1-7 |
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 | 63-58-32 | 36-27-12 | 27-31-20 | 49-37-22 | 14-21-10 | 0-0-0 | 4-5-1 |
| Rays | 63-43-46 | 31-23-24 | 32-20-22 | 47-31-25 | 16-12-21 | 0-0-0 | 6-1-3 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -130 and the YRFI is paying +100.
- The NRFI is 74-79 in Red Sox games this season. The Rays have an 81-71 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Red Sox recorded a 6-1 victory over the Rays at Fenway Park when these teams last met on July 19. Willson Contreras went yard en route to that victory, hitting a home run to go with 2 RBIs. The Red Sox have now won four straight against the Rays.
