MLB Prop Bets: Tampa Bay Rays vs Boston Red Sox (September 20, 2026)
The Boston Red Sox (84-71) face the Tampa Bay Rays (94-60) at Tropicana Field on Sunday at 1:40pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Patrick Sandoval is the probable pitcher for the Red Sox, while Griffin Jax is the probable pitcher for the Rays. The Rays are favored to win at -150, while the Red Sox are at +124. The total runs line is set at 8.5, with OVER at -101 and UNDER at -119.
- The Red Sox (-172) have a 74-81 Run Line record this season, while the Rays (+142) hold a record of 83-71.
- The Red Sox have a 70-81-4 O/U record this season (meaning 70 games have gone over the total runs line, 81 have gone under and four have resulted in a push). The Rays have a 70-80-4 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Red Sox are averaging 4.4 runs per game this season (20th in the league). Comparatively, the Rays are averaging +0.2 more at 4.6 runs (10th).
- 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 4.0 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 .259 (1st).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Rays have hit 163 (21st in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Red Sox have managed 160 (T23rd).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Red Sox have recorded 647 RBIs to rank 20th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Rays have recorded 667 RBIs to rank 14th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Rays have an earned run average of 3.72 this season (7th in the Majors), while The Red Sox have an ERA of 3.58 (3rd).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Red Sox have recorded 1345 this season, ranking T10th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Rays rank 20th for total strikeouts, recording 1252.
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 (15th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Sox | 32-42-81 | 18-18-39 | 14-24-42 | 23-28-57 | 9-14-24 | 0-0-0 | 1-2-7 |
| Rays | 36-29-89 | 19-14-47 | 17-15-42 | 27-22-56 | 9-7-33 | 0-0-0 | 2-1-7 |
Lead After Three Innings
The Red Sox are +135 to lead after three innings, while the Rays are -175.
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Sox | 65-58-32 | 36-27-12 | 29-31-20 | 49-37-22 | 16-21-10 | 0-0-0 | 4-5-1 |
| Rays | 63-45-46 | 31-25-24 | 32-20-22 | 47-33-25 | 16-12-21 | 0-0-0 | 4-3-3 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -110 and the YRFI is paying -115.
- The NRFI is 75-80 in Red Sox games this season. The Rays have an 82-72 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Rays recorded a 2-1 victory over the Red Sox at Tropicana Field yesterday. Jonathan Aranda went yard en route to that victory, hitting a home run to go with an RBI. That result snapped the Red Sox's five-game winning streak against the Rays.
